A Finnish serial rapist is standing trial for manslaughter and aggravated unlawful detention following the 2019 disappearance of 35-year-old Saara Arva. The trial began on Thursday, five years after Arva was reported missing. Her body was discovered recently, leading to the current charges against the suspect. He is already known to authorities for previous serial rape convictions. The prosecution argues his actions led to Arva’s death, classifying it as manslaughter. The case is expected to draw significant attention due to the history of violence associated with the accused and the prolonged search for Arva. This trial offers a chance for closure for Arva’s family and seeks justice for her tragic fate.