Knife and diary found at scene of Oslo child welfare worker’s killing

A diary belonging to the accused killer of a Norwegian child welfare worker, along with his purchase of a hunting knife and hiking boots, will be presented as evidence in the upcoming trial, Dagbladet reports.

Djordje Wilms, 18, is set to stand trial in Oslo District Court beginning Monday for the August 2025 stabbing death of Tamima Nibras Juhar, 34, who was attacked at least 69 times while working at a reinforced child welfare housing facility in the Kampen district. Police have previously stated the killing appeared premeditated, noting the hunting knife used in the attack was bought online a week beforehand.

Prosecutors confirmed to Dagbladet that images of Wilms’ diary, recovered from the crime scene, will be introduced as evidence alongside records of his purchases. “Our priority is to present the case’s evidence clearly so the court can deliver a just verdict,” said public prosecutor Cecilie Schløsser Møller, declining to discuss specifics before trial.

Wilms, who initially faced terrorism charges, admitted guilt in an April pretrial hearing—though prosecutors stated this would not affect proceedings, as his involvement was never in dispute. While investigators determined the attack was politically motivated, they found insufficient evidence to prove terrorist intent. Wilms had told police his plan was to travel to Hønefoss to target a mosque after the killing.

After the stabbing, Wilms attempted to steal Juhar’s car before fleeing on foot and later taking a taxi toward central Oslo. When unable to pay the fare, police were called and arrested him; he was found carrying a knife with Juhar’s blood on it.

Since his arrest, Wilms has been held in isolation at Ullersmo Prison’s high-security Zulu unit, confined alone for up to 22 hours daily. Prison officials cited risks to his safety and potential reoffending as justification. In earlier statements, Wilms claimed his requests for housing with “only Norwegians or white people” were made months ago and that he had since changed. He also acknowledged making threats to manipulate others, calling it “stupid.”

Born in Germany to Serbian parents, Wilms moved to Norway as a child and lived with a foster family in Hedalen before relocating to the Kampen facility in spring 2024. Foster parents are expected to testify. Prior to the attack, he posted extremist messages under a false name on Telegram, praising white supremacy and denouncing democracy.

Norway’s police security service, PST, had assessed Wilms as a low threat before the killing. A subsequent review faulted information-sharing failures between authorities.