Murder of Swedish politician Anna Lindh

In 2003, Swedish Foreign Minister Anna Lindh was stabbed to death in a department store in the middle of Stockholm.

The 46-year-old member of the ruling Social Democratic party, was tipped as successor to Swedish Prime Minister Göran Person, and an important international career was likely around the corner. Her murder caused national trauma in Sweden.

Her press secretary and best friend, Eva Franchell, witnessed the murder. She speaks to Marie Fjellborg.

An SMT production for BBC World Service, produced by Anna Iverson.

(Photo: Anna Lindh in 2001. Credit: Getty Images)