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The last execution of a Finn in Finland takes place when soldier Olavi Laiho is executed by shooting in Oulu.
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Olavi Laiho
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Mauno Olavi Laiho was the last Finn to be executed in Finland.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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