Traitors star was shot twice by former lover, who was 37 years his senior, police say Janne Puhakka, 29, was found dead in his Espoo home on 13 October READ MORE: Vivienne Westwood Foundation slam late designer's label for 'blatantly disregarding' Dame's legacy with streetwear brand collaboration By Alanah Khosla and Eleanor Dye Published: 10:38 GMT, 7 November 2024 | Updated: 10:49 GMT, 7 November 2024 e-mail View comments Finland's first openly gay ice hockey player was shot twice by his former lover, police have said. Janne Puhakka, 29, who starred in the Finnish version of the Traitors, died in the home he shared with his Norwegian veterinarian partner, Rolf Nordmo, 66, in Henttaa, Espoo, on 13 October. Nordmo is said to have shot his ex-lover twice - who was 37 years his junior - with a hunting shotgun, according to Finnish paper YLE .
When the hockey player returned to the property for 'practical matters', Nordmo allegedly grabbed the gun. A friend of the former sportsman found him dead in the apartment – a visit made after Janne failed to respond to calls and messages. Matti Högman, who is leading the police investigation, previously told the paper that Puhakka had moved out of their home after the relationship ended 'several weeks ago'.
The break-up is believed to be the motive by police. Högman added that violence was used 'more than necessary' in the death. Nordmo, who held a permit to possess a gun in Norway, is said to have to confessed to police about the m.