Teenager sentenced to 19 years for brutal Oslo murder

A court in Oslo has sentenced Djordje Wilms, 18, to 19 years of preventive detention for the murder of Tamima Nibras Juhar, 34, Dagbladet reports.

The attack occurred in the early hours of 24 August last year at a post-care facility in the Kampen district of Oslo. Wilms admitted to killing Juhar, who worked at the facility supporting vulnerable children and youth.

The court set a minimum term of 12 years and eight months, with 316 days already served in pre-trial custody to be deducted. Wilms was also ordered to pay compensation to Juhar’s family, though he was acquitted of a claim for lost rental income contributions. The court further ruled that a knife, helmet, cargo pants, boots, and sweater used in the crime be confiscated.

Prosecutors had sought 21 years of preventive detention, arguing the murder was premeditated, racially motivated, and exceptionally brutal. Juhar was stabbed at least 69 times. Wilms reportedly laughed during the killing and later expressed pride in his actions, though he later told the court he regretted them.

Defence lawyer Petter Mandt said he disagrees with the court’s assessment that the conditions for preventive detention were met, adding that he and his client will review the verdict before deciding on an appeal. Mandt argued that Wilms’ young age and confession should carry more weight in sentencing.

Court-appointed experts concluded Wilms has a dissocial personality disorder. Prosecutor Cecilie Schløsser Møller described the murder as “boundlessly cynical,” noting Wilms had deceived Juhar to avoid suspicion before the attack.