Clark Olofsson, the Criminal Behind Stockholm Syndrome, Passes Away at 78

Source: Clark Olofsson: Criminal who helped inspire Stockholm Syndrome term dies aged 78 (2025-06-27)

Clark Olofsson, a notorious criminal, has died at the age of 78. He is widely known for his involvement in criminal activities and for inspiring the term "Stockholm Syndrome" after a bank robbery in the 1970s. His actions and the subsequent hostage situation led to the coining of the psychological phenomenon where hostages develop emotional bonds with their captors. Olofsson's death marks the end of a controversial figure whose life left a lasting impact on both crime history and psychological studies.

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