Finland’s first publicly gay pro ice hockey player found dead in suspected murder

Janne Puhakka (Image: Instagram/@JannePuhakka)

Finland‘s first publicly gay professional ice hockey player, Janne Puhakka, has been found dead in what local police are treating as a suspected murder.

The body of Puhakka, 29, was discovered at the home he shared with his partner, veterinarian Rolf Nordmo, 66, in Espoo, located in the southern part of Finland, on Sunday (13 October).

According to local outlet Ilta-Sanomat, a 66-year-old man was arrested at the scene in connection with the death and questioned by police on Monday (14 October), although no official charges have been made.

“[We] have reason to suspect that the act was carried out with premeditation” – Detective Inspector Matti Högman

In 2019, Puhakka became the first pro ice hockey player in Finland to come out as gay. He previously

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