From Darkness to Light: Jamie-Lee Arrow's Journey Away from Her Father's Legacy

29-04-2025


In a revealing new documentary, Jamie-Lee Arrow, the daughter of Isakin Drabbad, known as the 'Skara Cannibal', shares the harrowing details of her childhood and the psychological toll of growing up with a father convicted of one of Sweden's most infamous murders. The documentary, 'Evil Lives Here: The Killer Speaks', offers an intimate look into Arrow's life, marked by the brutal killing of her stepmother, Helle Christensen, by her father in 2010.

Arrow, now 23, recounts the emotional turmoil of her upbringing, including the macabre 'voodoo dolls' her father made for her and the violent fights between him and Christensen that foreshadowed the tragedy. Despite the horror, Arrow's story is also one of resilience, as she details her efforts to distance herself from her father's dark legacy and forge her own identity.

The documentary features a rare interview with Drabbad himself, providing insights into his mental state before and after the murder. Arrow's emotional reunion with her father, after four years of estrangement, reveals the complex dynamics of their relationship, marked by moments of hope followed by disappointment as Drabbad's 'true colors' re-emerge.

Arrow's participation in the documentary is driven by a desire to share her story of survival and to highlight the possibility of breaking free from the shadows of one's past. Despite the challenges, her journey offers a message of hope to others who may find themselves in similar circumstances, proving that it is possible to emerge from the darkness and reclaim one's life.

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Stellantis reported its first quarterly growth in the U.S. market this year, with new car sales rising 6% in the third quarter. The French-Italian-American automaker's shares climbed as much as 7% following the late Wednesday announcement. The company noted that all of its major brands—Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, and FIAT—experienced sales growth during the period, indicating broad-based strength across its product portfolio despite the challenging trade environment.

Volvo Cars similarly posted encouraging results, with shares rising 5% after the Swedish automaker reported a 3% increase in third-quarter U.S. sales. The company's sales composition revealed that non-electrified models continued to dominate its U.S. business, with nearly 70% of September volumes consisting of mild hybrids and other internal combustion engine vehicles. This sales mix highlights how traditional powertrains remain central to the company's American market strategy even as it expands its electric vehicle offerings.

The Swedish carmaker, majority-owned by China's Geely Holding, faces significant exposure to U.S. tariffs since most of its U.S.-bound vehicles are manufactured in Europe. Currently, Volvo produces only its electric EX90 SUV in the United States, but the company has announced plans to begin local production of its popular XC60 plug-in hybrid by the end of 2026. An additional hybrid model is scheduled for production at its South Carolina factory before 2030, representing a strategic shift toward localized manufacturing to reduce tariff vulnerability.