Isdal Woman

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The Isdal Woman (Norwegian: Isdalskvinnen) is the name given to an unknown woman who was found dead at Isdalen Valley in Bergen, Norway, on 29 November 1970. It is thought to be one of Norway's most profound mysteries. The case has been the subject of intense speculation for many years.[1]

The official cause of death was a combination of carbon monoxide poisoning and barbiturate overdose.[2]

There are many theories as to who the Isdal Woman was ranging from secret spy to a suicidal woman.[3]

References[change | change source]

  1. Tønder, Finn Bjørn (26 November 2002). "Viktig nyhet om Isdalskvinnen" [Important news about Isdal Woman]. Bergens Tidende (in Norwegian). Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
  2. Cheung, Helier. "Isdal Woman: The mystery death haunting Norway for 46 years". BBC. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  3. Hansen, Ståle. "The Isdalen mystery".