Björn Pétursson
Björn Pétursson, better known as Axlar-Björn, is recognized as the only confirmed serial killer born in Iceland. Active during the 16th century, he was associated with numerous murders, though the exact number of his victims remains uncertain due to conflicting historical accounts and folklore. He was executed in 1596, and his legacy has been clouded by myth, with stories claiming he may have killed as many as 18 people.
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Björn Pétursson, better known as Axlar-Björn, is the only Icelandic serial killer known to have been born in the country.
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