Criminal who helped inspire 'Stockholm syndrome' theory dies
Published: 6/26/2025

Clark Olofsson, a criminal involved in a 1973 Stockholm bank robbery, has passed away at 78. Known for inspiring the term "Stockholm syndrome," where hostages develop feelings for their captors, Olofsson's six-day siege led to sympathy for him and his accomplice among hostages. The incident, orchestrated by Jan-Erik Olsson, highlights the complexity of hostage situations and psychological survival strategies.