b: 1927
Summary
Name:
Palle Mogens Fogde SørensenYears Active:
1965Birth:
March 26, 1927Status:
ReleasedClass:
Mass MurdererVictims:
4Method:
ShootingNationality:
Denmarkb: 1927
Summary: Mass Murderer
Name:
Palle Mogens Fogde SørensenStatus:
ReleasedVictims:
4Method:
ShootingNationality:
DenmarkBirth:
March 26, 1927Years Active:
1965Date Convicted:
August 24, 1966Palle Mogens Fogde Sørensen was born on March 26, 1927, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Growing up in Copenhagen, Palle experienced the changes in society during the mid-20th century. The aftermath of World War II had a significant impact on Denmark, influencing various aspects of life.
As a young man, Palle became involved in criminal activities. This path eventually led him into a life of crime, culminating in serious offenses. By the time he was in his late thirties, he had developed a reputation that would lead to significant legal troubles.
In September 1965, Palle was involved in a bank robbery that escalated into violence. This event would mark a turning point in his life, leading to severe consequences. Following this, he was arrested on September 19, 1965, and later sentenced to life in prison. He remained incarcerated for over 30 years, which was the longest anyone had served in a Danish prison in modern history.
On September 18, 1965, in Copenhagen, Denmark, Palle Mogens Fogde Sørensen was involved in a robbery that turned deadly. During his escape, he shot four police officers: Aksel Dybdahl Andersen, Henning Skov Hansen, Gert Sondergaart Harkjaert, and Elmer Gert Jeppesen. The incident was shocking for the people of Denmark.
The next day, authorities launched a large search operation. Palle Sørensen was apprehended September 19, 1965. This led to his trial and eventual sentencing. On August 24, 1966, he was sentenced to life in prison for the murders of the four officers.
Palle Sørensen's case was notable, as it marked a significant moment in Danish history. No one had ever killed four police officers in Denmark before, and it caused much concern among the public and law enforcement. The gravity of the crimes led to changes in police protocol, prompting Danish police to start carrying firearms instead of just clubs.
After spending more than 32 years in prison, Palle Sørensen was pardoned on March 17, 1997, just a few days before his 70th birthday. His case remains one of the most infamous in Denmark, and it influenced discussions about justice and punishment in the years that followed.
