Clark Olofsson, a notorious Swedish bank robber whose 1973 Stockholm bank siege coined the term 'Stockholm Syndrome,' has died at age 78 after a lengthy illness. Olofsson, known as one of Sweden’s most notorious repeat offenders and the subject of the 2022 Netflix series 'Clark,' had a long criminal history. During the 1973 siege, he was brought to the Kreditbanken at the demand of another robber, Janne Olsson, and one hostage, Kristin Enmark, famously defended her captors, leading to the psychological term.
‘Stockholm Syndrome’ bank robber Clark Olofsson dies
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Clark Olofsson, a notorious Swedish bank robber whose 1973 Stockholm bank siege coined the term 'Stockholm Syndrome,' has died at age 78 after a lengthy illness. Olofsson, known as one of Sweden’s most notorious repeat offenders and the subject of the 2022 Netflix series 'Clark,' had a long criminal history. During the 1973 siege, he was brought to the Kreditbanken at the demand of another robber, Janne Olsson, and one hostage, Kristin Enmark, famously defended her captors, leading to the psychological term.
Trending- 1 August 23, 1973: Janne Olsson stormed Kreditbanken, taking hostages and demanding Clark Olofsson's presence.
- 2 During the siege: Hostage Kristin Enmark defended her captors to authorities.
- 3 Sixth day of siege: Police sprayed tear gas, forcing Olsson and Olofsson to surrender.
- 4 After the siege: Hostages refused to testify against their captors, leading to the term 'Stockholm Syndrome'.
- 5 2022: Netflix series 'Clark' released.
- 6 Thursday, June 26, 2025: Clark Olofsson died aged 78 after a lengthy illness.
- Death of a notorious criminal figure
- Renewed discussion of 'Stockholm Syndrome'
What: Clark Olofsson, the Swedish bank robber linked to the coining of 'Stockholm Syndrome,' died at 78.
When: Died Thursday (June 26, 2025); the 1973 bank siege occurred on August 23, 1973.
Where: Swedish hospital (death); Kreditbanken in central Stockholm (1973 siege).
Why: Olofsson died after a lengthy illness. His notoriety stems from his role in the 1973 bank siege that led to the term 'Stockholm Syndrome.'
How: Olofsson died in a hospital. The 1973 siege involved Janne Olsson taking hostages and demanding Olofsson's presence. The crisis ended with police using tear gas.