Investigators believe the breakdown of the couple’s relationship was the motive for last month’s killing.

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Former hockey player Janne Puhakka died last month after being shot twice by his former partner, a Norwegian veterinarian Rolf Nordmoin the house they previously shared in Espoo, according to the latest police information on the high-profile case.

Nordmo used a hunting weapon to commit the crime, police added, for which Finnish media previously reported he held a license.

Puhakka, the first Finnish ice hockey player to publicly come out as gay, was found dead in semi-detached property in Espoo on Sunday October 13. His body was discovered by a friend who visited the house after Puhakka did not respond to calls and messages.

The police immediately suspected Nordmo of being involved in the murder, and the breakdown of the relationship a few weeks before is we think this is the motive.

Investigators have since revealed that Nordmo admitted to the killing – which police say was deliberate and particularly brutal – during questioning, but Nordmo denied the act was premeditated.

“The suspect denies any planning. I will not comment on any further details,” the detective inspector said. Matti Högmanwho is leading the investigation, told Yle.

As the investigation continues, Högman expressed confidence that the preliminary investigation will be completed well before the end of February, the deadline for filing charges.

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Last episode of reality TV broadcast on Sunday

Puhakka had participated in the Finnish version of the widely broadcast reality TV show. The traitors (Petolliset in Finnish).

Filming for the series wrapped earlier this year, but TV channel Nelonen – which owns the rights to the series in Finland – postponed the broadcast of the season finale when news of Puhakka’s death broke. been announced. The final episode was scheduled to air on Thursday, October 17, just days after Puhakka’s body was discovered.

Nelonen, however, announced on Monday this week that the show’s final episode would air on Sunday, November 10 at 9 p.m. The decision to air the episode was taken after consultation with Pukakka’s family, the statement said.

Yle revealed the identity of the suspect in the case because Nordmo had appeared alongside Puhakka in several interviews with national and international media.