Best Nordic True Crime Podcasts (2024)

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Murderer: Johanna Möller (aka The Arboga Woman) [Part. 2] 30:16

1h ago30:16

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 2014-2016 Location: Sweden Murderer: Johanna Möller (aka The Arboga Woman) Victim(s): 2-3 Method: Murder, Manipulation In August 2016, Sweden was rattled by a gruesome family tragedy named the Arboga murder. A man was discovered brutally stabbed to death, and his wife severely wounded in …

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Murderer vs. Mastermind: Who's Truly Responsible? 10:07

7d ago10:07

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) In the context of a crime, the distinction between a murderer and a mastermind lies in their roles and levels of direct involvement in the unlawful activities. A murderer carries out the violent act of taking a life, while a mastermind is the architect behind a sophisticated criminal plan, often involving m…

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Murderer: Johanna Möller (aka The Arboga Woman) [Part. 1] 36:33

14d ago36:33

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 2014-2016 Location: Sweden Murderer: Johanna Möller (aka The Arboga Woman) Victim(s): 2-3 Method: Murder, Manipulation In August 2016, Sweden was rattled by a gruesome family tragedy named the Arboga murder. A man was discovered brutally stabbed to death, and his wife severely wounded in …

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Wrongful Conviction: Atle Hage (Add-on to Fritz Moen) 20:24

21d ago20:24

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 1984 - 1998 Location: Norway Wrongful Conviction: Atle Hage Victim(s): 1 Method: Sexual Assault (includes aggravated), Wrongful Conviction In 1984, Atle Hage faced a wrongful conviction for sexually abusing his son and daughter, resulting in a three-year prison sentence. The conviction st…

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Wrongfully Convicted: Fritz Moen 36:51

28d ago36:51

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 1978 - 2008 Location: Norway Wrongfully Convicted: Fritz Moen Victim(s): 1 Method: Wrongful Conviction Fritz Yngvar Moen was a Norwegian man wrongfully convicted of two distinct murders, serving a total of 18 years in prison. After the convictions were quashed, an official inquiry was ins…

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Scandinavian Crimes New Episodes Coming! 4:52

1M ago4:52

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) The last few months we have had a lot of things going on and we currently have burned through our reserve of episodes. We are going to spend this week (and the next) recouping our reservoir of episodes as we move past these challenging few months (in a good challenging way) so that we can make sure we can k…

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Religious Cult: The Knutby Case (Part. 2) 39:38

1M ago39:38

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2000 - 2016 Location: Sweden Religious Cult: The Knutby Case Victim(s): 3+ Method: Blunt Force, Gunshot, Abuse, Sexual Assault The Knutby murder case refers to a highly publicized criminal investigation that took place in Knutby, Sweden, in January 2004. The case involved a series of events th…

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Religious Cult: The Knutby Case (Part. 1) 45:45

2M ago45:45

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2000 - 2004 Location: Sweden Religious Cult: The Knutby Case Victim(s): 3+ Method: Blunt Force, Gunshot The Knutby murder case refers to a highly publicized criminal investigation that took place in Knutby, Sweden, in January 2004. The case involved a series of events that ultimately led to th…

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Scandinavian Crimes Taking Another Sick Day! 1:44

2M ago1:44

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Just taking this week off so that way Delila can get better, Delila isn't feeling well. I encourage you to go back and listen to the older episodes and of course, feel free to reach out online as well. Thanks again! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/blank-light Lic…

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Unsolved: The 2006 Ulvila Homicide Case 21:25

2M ago21:25

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2006-2016 Location: Finland Unsolved: The 2006 Ulvila Homicide Case Victim(s): 4 Method: Blunt Force, Stabbed The Ulvila homicide occurred in Ulvila, Finland, on December 1, 2006. The victim was a 51-year-old Jukka S. Lahti, a social psychologist and father of four. In September 2009, the vict…

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Scandinavian Crimes Taking a Sick Day! 1:30

3M ago1:30

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Just taking this week off so that way I can get better, I (Devante) am feeling a little under the weather. I encourage you to go back and listen to the older episodes and of course, feel free to reach out online as well. Thanks again! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldst…

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Serial Killer: Killer Nurse Christina Aistrup Hansen 39:05

3M ago39:05

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2012-2015 Location: Denmark Serial Killer: Christina Aistrup Hansen Victim(s): 4 Method: Drug Poisoning In the tranquil town of Nykobing, Denmark, June in 2016, a deeply unsettling case began to unfold, leaving the community and the medical field astounded. This gripping tale would soon reverb…

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Current Events: Mississippi Police and Corrections Officers Hiding Hundreds of Bodies 20:38

3M ago20:38

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Active: 2012 - Present Location: USA Victims: 215 Bodies Found Crime: Police Coverup, Various Deaths Families of people who were buried in a pauper's field next to the Hinds County Penal Farm near Jackson, Miss., are calling for a federal investigation into the burials, which took place without f…

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Update: The Terrorist Anders Behring Breivik 29:23

3M ago29:23

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Active: July 22nd, 1992 Location: Norway Victims: 77 victims (Deaths), 209 (Injured) Crime: Mass shootings, Murder, Terrorism, Bombing Anders Behring Breivik began his series of domestic terrorist acts on July 22. His attacks include the bombing of government property, civilians, and several Yout…

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Serial Killer: The Tistedalen Murders 18:10

4M ago18:10

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 1991-1993 Location: Norway Serial Killer: Roger Herbert Haglund Victim(s): 4 Method: Murder, Robbery Tistedalen, nestled in the region of Østfold, Norway, the once flourishing sawmill industry played a pivotal role in shaping the tight-knit community. As the dawn of the 20th century approached…

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Scandinavian Crimes Christmas Break 2:07

4M ago2:07

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) With the holiday season upon us, we've decided to take a brief hiatus from our podcasting schedule to fully embrace the magic and warmth of this special time with our loved ones. We believe that this break will allow us to return refreshed, rejuvenated, and brimming with new ideas and stories to share with …

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Cannibal: Isakin Jonsson (aka Jonsson Drabbad) 38:58

4M ago38:58

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: November 2010 - 2017 Location: Sweden Cannibal: Jonsson Jonsson Victim(s): 1 Method: Decapitation, Cannibalism, Selling Voodoo Dolls, Murder Isakin Jonsson also known as the Skara Cannibal is a Swedish man who murdered the mother of five Helle Christensen in Skara, Sweden in November 2010. The…

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Murder: The Faiza Ashraf Case 17:51

5M ago17:51

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2010 Location: Norway Murder: Faiza Ashraf Victim(s): 1 Method: Harassment, Suffocation (Trunk) Faiza Ashraf, a 26-year-old Pakistani-Norwegian woman, was abducted on February 3, 2010, from a bus stop in Haslum, Bærum, while she was on her way to work. Her lifeless body was later discovered ne…

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Sexual Assault: The Tønders Case 27:04

5M ago27:04

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2003-2004 Location: Denmark Sexual Assault: The Tonders Case Victim(s): 2 Method: Sexual Assault, Rape, Abuse The Tønders case is one of the worst cases in Danish criminal history about the sexual abuse of children. The father loaned and rented out his two daughters to a number of different me…

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Murder: The Orderud Case 31:23

5M ago31:23

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 1998 Location: Norway (U.S.) Murder: The Orderud Case Victim(s): 3 Method: Various The Orderud case was a triple murder that occurred in Norway on 22 May 1999. The victims were 47-year-old Anne Orderud Paust; her mother, 84-year-old Marie Orderud; and her father, 81-year-old Kristian Orderud, …

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Serial Killer: Tommi Nakari 27:30

5M ago27:30

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 1990’s Location: Finland Serial Killer: Tommi Nakari Victim(s): 3 Method: Aggravated Assault, Stabbing Tommi Taneli Nakari is a Finnish serial killer who killed two common-law wives and his mother between 1992 and 2008. For the final crime, he was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 14.…

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Topic: What Are Some Factors That Create Criminals? 39:51

6M ago39:51

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) People may tend to think that young male aggression is only based on one factor because it is easier to simplify complex behaviors into a single cause. Additionally, societal stereotypes and biases may influence people's perceptions and lead them to attribute aggression solely to one factor, such as hormone…

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Religious Fanatics: The Breatharians 40:52

6M ago40:52

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2018-2019 Location: Sweden Religious Fanatics: The Breatharians Victim(s): 1 Victim Method: Starvation, Malnutrition The Swedish case involving breatharian parents and a sick child gained significant attention and sparked widespread concern. The incident unfolded in 2016 when a couple, who ide…

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Missing Person: Riitta Järvinen (Halloween Special) 29:47

6M ago29:47

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2013-2014 Location: Sweden Missing Person: Riitta Järvinen (Halloween Special) Victim(s): 1 Victim Method: Missing Person, Occult This story involves the disappearance of a young woman named Riitta Järvinen. She had been on a hiking trip in the vast forests that surrounded a Finnish town but h…

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Murderer: The Sadist Kjell-Åke Johansson (Part 2) 44:02

6M ago44:02

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 1985-1990 Location: Sweden Murderer: Kjell-Åke Johansson Victim(s): 5 Victims (2 Dead) Method: Torture, Murder In 1990, Johansson was again convicted of serious violent crimes, this time after torturing a 10-month-old infant to death. In this case, too, Johansson was the victim's stepfather. J…

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Murderer: The Sadist Kjell-Åke Johansson (Part 1) 31:32

7M ago31:32

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 1985-1990 Location: Sweden Murderer: Kjell-Åke Johansson Victim(s): 5 Victims (2 Dead) Method: Torture, Murder In 1990, Johansson was again convicted of serious violent crimes, this time after torturing a 10-month-old infant to death. In this case, too, Johansson was the victim's stepfather. J…

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Serial Killer: James Schmidt (Lual Yai Fayin Lual) 25:56

7M ago25:56

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 1990’s Location: Denmark Serial Killer: James Schmidt (Lual Yai Fayin Lual) Victim(s): Unknown (6 Possible/3 Known Victims) Method: Drugging, Murder, Attempted Murder, Rape James Schmidt (born Lual Yai Fayin Lual in 1992) is a South Sudanese-born Danish serial killer and rapist who killed thre…

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Unsolved Murder: The Hausjärvi Gravel Pit Murders 27:51

7M ago27:51

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 1990’s Location: Finland Unsolved Murder: The Hausjärvi Gravel Pit Murders Victim(s): Unknown (4 Possible/Known Victims) Method: Drugging, Knife, Blunt Force The Hausjärvi Gravel Pit Murders were a series of two or more unsolved violent crimes during the 1990s that were connected to a gravel p…

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Murder: Copenhagen Hypnosis Murders 32:06

7M ago32:06

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 1951 Location: Denmark Murder: Copenhagen Hypnosis Murders Victim(s): 2 Dead Method: Murder, Attempted Robbery The Copenhagen hypnosis murders were a double-murder case in connection with a failed bank robbery that happened in Denmark on 29 March 1951. After extensive police, psychiatric and p…

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Scandinavian Crimes Season 2 Release Date! 2:00

8M ago2:00

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Prepare to be captivated by the atmospheric storytelling, meticulously crafted plots, and the palpable tension that runs through each episode. With its distinct Scandinavian setting and unique cultural nuances. These gripping episodes will take you on a journey through the dark underbelly of Scandinavian so…

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25: The Inheritance 20:01

9M ago20:01

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In November 1996, residents of the Copenhagen neighbourhood Vesterbro are woken up by screaming sirens. It’s not unusual around here, but this time it’s not because of a conflict between drug dealers. The police have received multiple calls from the same apartment building. Several people have reported hearing arguing, shouting and a loud, dull thu…

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24: My Father Will Be To Blame 24:32

9M ago24:32

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To those who knew her, news of the death of 14-year-old Sonay doesn’t come as a surprise. Both her teachers and child services tried their best to protect the girl but were ultimately unsuccessful. Sonay came to Denmark from Iraq as a nine-year-old and quickly assimilated into the new culture – much too fast, according to her father. New episode ev…

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23: The DNA Breakthrough 20:41

9M ago20:41

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On a warm evening in spring 1998, ten-year-old Susan is keen to get out of the house. During dinner, she’s had yet another argument with her dad. Since the divorce, father and daughter are often at loggerheads. Now she’s begging him to be allowed out in this lovely weather. He wants her back at nine at the latest, but Susan will never return home a…

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22: Making a Killing 22:20

9M ago22:20

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On September 27, 1965, Palle Mogens Fogde Sørensen becomes one of Denmark’s most notorious men. He goes down in history as “The Police Killer”. But who is Palle? And what drove him to pull the trigger that night and take the lives of four police officers? New episode every Tuesday. From Podimo, Murder in the North has been the #1 true crime podcast…

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21: The Woman Who Started The Fire 21:23

10M ago21:23

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In August 1995, the fire brigade on the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea are called out to a house fire. When they arrive on the scene, they find a seven-year-old boy at the back of the house. He’s badly burnt. When asked if there’s anyone inside, he replies: my mother, my little brother and the woman who started the fire. New episode ev…

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20: Madly In Love 19:50

10M ago19:50

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Being in love is a great feeling, especially when it’s mutual. In 2005, 24-year-old Freddy moves from India to Sweden to study molecular biology. In Gothenburg, he meets 20-year-old Jelena and he falls madly in love. With catastrophic consequences… New episode every Tuesday. From Podimo, Murder in the North has been the #1 true crime podcast across…

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19: The Hunt for The Black Widow 24:01

10M ago24:01

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The blurry colour photograph on the front page of a Danish tabloid newspaper shows an inconspicuous middle-aged woman. The media have dubbed her "The Black Widow". The day this picture is taken, in September 2003, she’s handed the toughest sentence available under Danish law: life in prison. New episode every Tuesday. From Podimo, Murder in the Nor…

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18: Leather Gloves 25:16

10M ago25:16

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Jukka, a child of divorced parents, grows up with his two stepsisters in Oulo, a city in northern Finland. During puberty he starts drinking alcohol, using drugs and stealing. He spends his time watching horror films and playing video games. But how does he then become one of the most notorious serial killers in Finland's history? New episode every…

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Scandinavian Crimes Season 1 Finale 25:02

11M ago25:02

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Throughout this gripping season, we have explored the haunting tales that have captivated audiences worldwide. From the icy landscapes of Norway to the streets of Stockholm, we have unraveled the mysteries behind unsolved murders, intricate heists, and enigmatic disappearances. As we reach the finale of Sea…

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17: The Short-Tempered Serial Killer 26:08

11M ago26:08

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In 1991 a brother and sister are stabbed to death in their own home in the small Norwegian town of Tistedalen. This double murder proves to be tricky to solve and the case drags on for years. Eventually, Tistedalen will become known for a spate of extremely violent murders and robberies. New episode every Tuesday. From Podimo, Murder in the North h…

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The Norwegian Terrorist Anders Behring Breivik 50:06

11M ago50:06

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Active: July 22nd, 1992 Location: Norway Victims: 77 victims (Deaths), 209 (Injured) Crime: Mass shootings, Murder, Terrorism, Bombing Anders Behring Breivik began his series of domestic terrorist acts on July 22. His attacks include the bombing of government property, civilians, and several Yout…

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16: Tell Her Parents 25:00

11M ago25:00

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A missing child causes feelings of helplessness and despair, especially among those closest to the boy or girl - parents, family and friends. But it can also have a profound impact on police officers, detectives, journalists and judges. In 1989, ten-year-old Helén disappears. Her family and the investigators working on the case have to endure a 15-…

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The 1994 Mass Shooting of Falun 30:37

11M ago30:37

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Active: June 11, 1994 Location: Sweden Victims: 7 Victims, 1 injured Crime: Mass shootings, Murder We will tell the story of Mattias Flink. He was a Swedish Army officer who made headlines in 1994 for carrying out one of the deadliest mass shootings in the country's history. His actions shocked S…

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15: The Secret of Lake Bodom 22:32

11M ago22:32

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On a summer’s evening 60 years ago, four teenagers camp out in a tent by Lake Bodom in Finland. In the early hours, they’re brutally attacked and only one of them emerges alive. His name is Nils Gustafsson and the events that night will haunt him for the rest of his life. New episode every Tuesday. From Podimo, Murder in the North has been the #1 t…

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The Baneheia Murders: Viggo Kristiansen (Update) 26:13

11M ago26:13

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Active: July 2000 Location: Norway The Baneheia Murders: Viggo Kristiansen (Update) Victims: 2+ Crime: Rape, Murder, Sexual Assault On the evening of July 31, 2000, two girls were at a local playground in the Baneheia area of Kristians. They were eventually lured to a nearby wooded area, where th…

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10: Love is Blind 33:15

11M ago33:15

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Love can make us do extreme things. As the saying goes, “Love is blind”, and a person who is in love, including unrequited love, might find it difficult to judge the consequences of their actions correctly. Even when it comes to the worst crime imaginable… murder. Cold Blood: Nordic True Crime is a series based on a hit Danish podcast, exploring st…

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14: Alias Natural Selector 89 19:11

11M ago19:11

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Since the 1990s, violent computer games and aggressive music have been seen as the reasons for violence among young people. Meanwhile, experts urge the media not to describe suicides in too much detail to avoid putting ideas into people’s heads. But can murder really be contagious? New episode every Tuesday. From Podimo, Murder in the North has bee…

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The Scandinavian Star Arsonists 28:10

11M ago28:10

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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Active: April 7th, 1991 Location: Oslo, Norway Victims: 159 Crime: Murder, Arson On April 7th,1991, a gruesome tragedy took place on the Scandinavian Star, a ferry that operated between Norway and Denmark. What started as a typical overnight voyage turned into a nightmare that would forever chang…

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9: The Murder in the Woods (Part 2) 27:00

11M ago27:00

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Part 2 in our 2-part exploration of the grisly crime that shook a community. In the previous episode we heard how on a summer evening in 1981, in a small Danish village in the northern part of Jutland, a 16-year-old girl went missing. Four days later, she was found in a nearby forest, hanged by a rope tied to a tree. Her body was partially covered …

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13: Messages from God 19:57

12M ago19:57

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Nearly all the residents of the Swedish village of Knutby are members of the Pentecostal Philadelphia congregation. In 2004, one of them dies a violent death. But it’s certainly not the devil getting up to his old tricks. New episode every Tuesday. From Podimo, Murder in the North has been the #1 true crime podcast across Europe, and is now availab…

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