Due to the graphic nature of this killer's crimes,

listener discretion is advised.

This episode includes discussions of murder, assault, rape, child abuse,

and pedophilia that some people may find offensive.

We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

On a Friday night in March 1974, Leonard Herglen stumbled into his apartment.

His lips urgently mashed against those of fellow college student, Stura Bergval.

Their entwined bodies spilled onto the couch as they pulled at each other's shirts.

After a few minutes, Herglend pushed Bergval off him and stood up to go to the bathroom.

He told his guest he'd be right back.

He left Bergval lounging on the couch, but when Hergland returned, he wasn't there.

Hergland followed a rustling sound into the kitchen.

Without warning, Bergval burst from the kitchen and rushed toward Hergland, a knife gleaming in his hand.

Before Hergland could react, Bergval stabbed him.

He plunged the blade into his back and abdomen a dozen times.

When the frenzied attack was at last over, Herglund opened his eyes.

He lay on the floor, covered in his own blood, and watched as Bergval walked to the sink and calmly washed the knife. After he finished, Bergval slipped the weapon into his jacket and left. He didn't spare a backward glance for his victim who

lay prone as his blood pooled onto the floor. Hi, I'm Greg Polson. This is Serial Killers, a Parcast Original. Every episode, we dive

into the minds and madness of serial killers.

Today we're taking a look at the life of Stura Bergval,

also known as the Hannibal Lecter of Sweden.

I'm here with my co-host Vanessa Richardson.

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