Trial and Verdict
Hedvig Christina Ekwall refused to admit anything; no matter how many accusations, statements and incrimintaing circumstances were put before her, she was stern in her denial, and as there was no physical proof, she was released.
Hedda Thorman, who, during her time in prison had first admitted and then retracted her confession of having given birth to, and killed, an infant in secret, was also freed; the authorities now suspected that it was Sofia Maria who had done this.
Sofia Maria Ekwall was judged guilty of murder of her father and of Maja Stina Forsberg, and was sentenced to death. After having asked the King of Sweden for mercy, however, her sentence was changed to twenty eight days on bread and water, followed by life imprisonment. She was finally released from prison in 1876. Hedvig Christina Ekwall remained on Attarp mansion until 1849.
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