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In October of 2013, the police raided a family home in Suffolk, England and arrested the son, accusing him of hacking his way into the websites of the United States government. Art is by Mark Pernia Music is "Night" by VVSMUSIC Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefinland Podcast swag store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tc-finland/shop?asc…
When the Talvivaara mine was established in 2008, it quickly became one of the biggest nickel mines in Europe. I want to send huge thanks to Kirsi for becoming a new patron! On Patreon, you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free and early episodes and other rewards. Visit the page at https://www.p…
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Episode 089 : Unisurma (The sleep murder)
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In August of 1993, an ambulance was dispatched to a detached house in Helsinki with a report that a man had fallen and injured himself. When they arrived, they noted the man had suffered a gunshot wound. If you would like to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and …
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Episode 088 : Perijättären sieppaus (The abduction of an heiress)
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In the summer of 2009, a young woman disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Promo for this week: Unforbidden Truth. Listen to the end to hear a preview! If you would like to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free and…
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Episode 087 : Kellarisurmat (The cellar murders)
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Three similar murders in the 70's and 80's sparked theories about a possible serial killer in Helsinki. Reading recommendation for this episode: Hermo – Murharyhmän mies by Juha Rautaheimo. If you would like to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get…
In late 2016, an anonymous tip to the Helsinki police started one of the biggest corruption investigations in Finnish criminal history. If you would like to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free and early episodes and ot…
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Episode 085 : Utsjoen koulupuukotus (Utsjoki school stabbing incident)
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On the 24th of October in 2014, a young man woke up to a seemingly regular morning at his girlfriend’s house. After his morning routine, he grabbed a knife from the kitchen and headed to the nearby high school. This case was a listener suggestion. Thank you for the request! Thanks to Viktor and SheWhoWatches for becoming new patrons and a shoutout …
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Episode 084 : Porvoon poliisiammuskelu (Porvoo police shooting)
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In August of 2019, someone called the emergency exchange to report a theft in an industrial area. When two officers arrived at the scene, fire was immediately opened on them. I want to thank Madelynn, Tauno and Diana for becoming new patrons! On Patreon, you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free …
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Episode 083 : Metsuri (The Lumberjack) – Veli Matti Huohvanainen
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Veli Matti Huohvanainen is considered one of the most dangerous Finnish criminals. He is one of the very few to be sentenced to life in prison twice for extremely violent crimes. Huge thanks to Laura, Jeanette and Bailey for becoming new patrons! On Patreon, you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-f…
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Episode 082 : Mikkelin panttivankidraama (Mikkeli hostage drama)
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On the 8th of August in 1986, a man entered a bank office in Helsinki. With him, he had a sawn-off shotgun and a sports bag full of explosives. If you would like to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free and early episode…
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Episode 081 : Punavuoren kaksoissurma (Punavuori double murder)
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In February of 1992, a passerby called the Helsinki police to report a car that was sitting at a parking lot. The trunk had been left unlocked and inside, he saw what looked like a body. Podcast promo for this week: Stolen From Me Huge thanks to Antti for becoming a new patron! On Patreon, you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in retu…
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Episode 080 : Pihtiputaan poliisisurmat (Pihtiputaa police murders)
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On Friday, the 7th of March in 1969, police were called to the small village of Korppinen in Pihtiputaa to calm down farmer Tauno Pasanen. The film recommendation for this month is Kahdeksan surmanluotia by Mikko Niskanen. If you are in Finland, you can find the four-part TV movie on Yle Areena. This is the last episode of 2020. Thank you so much f…
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Episode 079 : Autokaistasurma (The Drive-thru murders)
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Esa Åkerlund had been paroled just six months earlier when he arrived at the Porvoo McDonalds Drive-thru in Southern Finland in July of 2010. This episode is brought to you by Sudio, a lifestyle brand that creates high-quality and stylish headphones. Sudio is currently having a Black Friday sale that is running from November 23rd to November 30th: …
On an autumn evening, a farmer noticed a young man laying on the bottom of a ditch. When the police started investigating the case, they soon uncovered the man's family was involved. If you are able to and would like to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in re…
In the summer of 2008, a couple had made their way to Porvoo, located in Southern Finland to fish, when they noticed something light-colored floating in the water. If you are able to and would like to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive…
A newspaper deliverer had just entered into an apartment building to complete their daily round when the main door smashed into pieces and combustion fumes started flowing in. This case was partly a listener suggestion – thank you Derek for the inspiration to cover an arson! **IMPORTANT** As some of you may know, I am a university student. The new …
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Episode 075 : Liftarimurhat (The hitchhiker murders)
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Three girls go missing in similar circumstances only a month apart. Some of their belongings are soon found scattered around Southern Finland. Podcast promo for this week : The Harpy Hour Podcast If you are able to and would like to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a mo…
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Episode 074 : Euran Daltonit (Eura Dalton brothers)
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A series of thefts and bank robberies around Western Finland towards the end of the 90’s had the police scratching their heads about who could be guilty. This episode details domestic violence and more specifically both mental and physical violence against children. It also deals with mental health issues and religion and will not be suitable for a…
A wealthy couple, Mikko and Maria Alanen, moved to Spain in the autumn of 2009. A few months later, Mikko decided to return to Finland. He was soon found deceased in his office. If you have any information about this case, you can send tips to vakivaltarikosyksikko.helsinki@poliisi.fi or to the officer currently in charge of the investigation, Jukk…
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Episode 072 : Jäälin soramonttumurha (Jääli gravel pit murder)
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In November of 2018, a young man is reported missing in Oulu, located in Northern Finland. If you are able to and would like to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, scripts, bonus episodes on various topics an…
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Episode 071 : Jyväskylän kirjastopuukotus (Jyväskylä library stabbing incident)
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On the 30th of January in 2013, three men arrived at the door of a lecture hall where a book about the far right in Finland was being introduced to the public. If you are able to and would like to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive acc…
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Episode 070 : Uunisurma (The oven murder)
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Mother and wife Hilkka Saarinen mysteriously disappeared into thin air during Christmas preparations in 1960. This episode details domestic violence – it will not be suitable for all. If you or someone you know is in a similar situation, help is available for you: in Finland, you can call Naistenlinja at 0800 02400 or Nollalinja at 080 005 005. In …
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Episode 069 : Ivalon perhesurma (Ivalo familicide)
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On an October afternoon in 2018, Mari was going to pick up her daughter Veera from daycare. When she arrived, she was told Veera had already left. Find Mari’s blog at surupaivakirja.fi and her Instagram account at surupaivakirja. This episode details domestic violence and a crime against a child – it will not be suitable for all. If you or someone …
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Episode 068 : Nekalan kaksoismurha (Nekala double murder)
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In the early morning hours of Tuesday, the 21st of August in 2007, a newspaper deliverer noticed a wooden building apartment was in burning up. Huge thanks to Lyman for becoming a new Patron! On Patreon, you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, scripts, bonus episodes on various topics…
20-year-old Tuula Höök moved to the island of Jersey in the hopes of bettering her language skills and furthering her career dreams of becoming a model. If you have any information about this case, please reach out to the States police by phone at 612612 or by email coldcase@jersey.police.pnn.uk. You can also contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. …