Daniel Wretström

Daniel Wretström, (October 15, 1983 – December 9, 2000), was a Swedish white power skinhead killed in Salem, Sweden who also played in the white power band Vit Legion (White Legion).^[1]

Death

Following some turbulence at an apartment party, Wretström was involved in a disturbance close to a local youth center.^[1] A fight ensued, and some other youths attacked him. After an initial beating, one of them hit Daniel over the head with a 1.5 meter long gangplank causing him to collapse. The older brother of one of the youths arrived on the scene, wielding a knife which was used to stab Wretström and finally slash his throat.

Aftermath

Wretström's death has inspired a yearly parade called the Salem March, held by Swedish neo-Nazis and other far right activists who see Wretström as a martyr of Swedish nationalism.^[2][3][4] Neo-Nazi group Blood and Honour has called him "the Horst Wessel of our generation".^[5]

Footnotes

1. ^ ^{a b} Expo: Mordet, marschen, martyrskapet
2. ^ The Local - Sweden deports German skinheads
3. ^ The White Power scene - Swedish Security Service
4. ^ Antisemitism And Racism
5. ^ Expo: Mordet, marschen, martyrskapet, Blood and Honour wrote "Here is the Horst Wessel of our generation – the figurehead of a new movement – to whom we each owe a blood debt to unite. This morning Europe weeps for a fallen hero. Mark this day – for he shall be avenged. Though his flash has fallen – his spirit lives on."

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Name	Wretstrom, Daniel
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Date of birth	October 15, 1983
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Date of death	December 9, 2000
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