Best Nordic True Crime Podcasts (2025)

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Scandinavian Crimes Season 3 Ending (Yes We Know It's Early) 29:27

1M ago29:27

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Send us a text 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 th…

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Missing Person/Cold Case: Disappearance of Therese Johannessen 31:15

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: July 3rd, 1988 Location: Norway Missing Person/Cold Case: Disappearance of Therese Johannessen Victim(s): 1 Method: Abduction, Missing Person On July 3, 1988, nine-year-old Therese Johannessen (Yo-hah-ness-en) vanished without a trace from Drammen (Drah-men), Norway. She …

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Happy Easter! 1:32

2M ago1:32

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Happy Easter Everyone! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/blank-light License code: A1C1SZ12UFNPUARU Support the show Be sure to follow us on all of our social media platforms (including Twitch). If you have any cases that you may want us to cover or …

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Serial Killer: The Conn(iey) Case 30:06

2M ago30:06

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: August 1971 Location: Denmark Serial Killer: The Conn(iey) Case Victim(s): 2 Method: Murder, Serial Killer Denmark had never faced a case like this before—a brutal series of murders that shocked the nation. The violence was extreme, and the investigation would change the …

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BONUS: Traces of a homicide 30:57

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In September 2017, a seemingly tragic scene unfolds in Northern Sweden where a woman in her sixties is discovered at the bottom of her staircase, her body eerily draped with flour. Initially mistaken for an accident, forensic clues begin to tell a darker tale. As investigators peel back the layers, they find signs of staged mishap and severe trauma…

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Murderer: Sanna Sillanpää 27:35

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: February 1999 Location: Finland Murderer: Sanna Sillanpää Victim(s): 2-5 Method: Murder, Shooting Sanna Sillanpää born April 15, 1968, is a Finnish IT designer who, in February 1999, murdered three men and permanently injured another by shooting them at a shooting range i…

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BONUS: The mystery of Viking Sally 1:00:51

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In December 2015, a frightened woman reports her ex-husband to Danish police, claiming he bragged about getting away with murder on the ferry Viking Sally back in 1987. This chilling revelation reopens a cold case involving one of the most infamous crimes at sea. The Viking Sally, known for multiple violent incidents, including the unsolved murder …

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Murder and Dismemberment: The Woman In the Suitcase 21:25

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: 1942-1945 Location: Denmark Murder: The Woman In the Suitcase Victim(s): 1 (2 Maybe) Method: Murder, Dismemberment In 1945, shortly after Denmark’s liberation from Nazi occupation, a suitcase containing the dismembered remains of an unidentified woman was discovered near …

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BONUS: The woman in the freezer 51:22

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On March 16, 2023, in a secluded cabin, police discover Anna, long believed dead, preserved in a freezer. Her partner, Reidar, recently struck by a stroke, confesses under pressure. As the investigation unfolds, Reidar's claims of fulfilling Anna's last wishes clash with evidence of him taking her pension. With Reidar as the prime suspect, a deeper…

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Murder: The Death of Jan Krogh Jensen 23:49

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: August 1958 Location: Norway/Denmark Murder: The Death of Jan Krogh Jensen Victim(s): 1 Method: Murder, Biker Gang Violence Born in Norway, raised in Denmark, and forever enshrined in the Scandinavian biker lore. Jan Krogh Jensen, was no ordinary outlaw. His life and deat…

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BONUS: A fatal shot 44:41

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In Iceland, known for its rigorous gun control and low crime rate, the 2013 incident in HraunbÃ¦r shook the nation. Despite high gun ownership due to hunting traditions, violent gun use is rare. This case marked a tragic exception, leading to the first police shooting fatality in Icelandic history. The event, involving a mentally troubled individua…

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Nursing Home Manslaughter: The Plejebo Case 23:42

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: October 1997 Location: Denmark Nursing Home Manslaughter: The Plejebo Case Victim(s): 1? Method: Negligent Death, Fraud The Plejebo case, once known as the largest murder investigation in Danish history, began in October 1997 with the arrest of 32-year-old nursing home as…

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BONUS: The Katiska drug case 45:03

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Christmas 2018 in Finland unveils a startling drug discovery, leading to a vast investigation. The trail points to "Cobra," the enigmatic leader of a sophisticated drug network. As the case unravels, it exposes a shocking scale of trafficking, culminating in dramatic arrests and a media frenzy that blurs the lines between infamy and celebrity in Fi…

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I am Sick! 1:36

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Send us a text Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/blank-light License code: A1C1SZ12UFNPUARU Support the show Be sure to follow us on all of our social media platforms (including Twitch). If you have any cases that you may want us to cover or any updates that you feel we should discuss, message us via Faceb…

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Murderer: Ilpo Tapio Larha 25:51

3M ago25:51

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: April 20th, 1992 Location: Finland Murderer: Ilpo Tapio Larha Victim(s): 1 Method: Murder, Fraud On April 20, 1992, Wilhelm Högsten (Will-helm Hurg-sten), an elderly businessman owner of the Finnish Silk Mill in Jollas (Yoh-las), was shot dead in his bed. Initial suspicio…

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A crucial call 39:50

3M ago39:50

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In Östersund, Sweden, a woman’s unsettling phone call with her ex-boyfriend leads investigator Anders Jämteby to suspect foul play involving an elderly landlord. After an urgent investigation, forensic evidence reveals the landlord was murdered, contradicting initial findings of natural causes. The ex-boyfriend, Marcus, is implicated through witnes…

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Murder: The Death of Ida Fässberg 25:14

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: 2013 Location: Sweden Murder: The Death of Ida Fässberg Victim(s): 1 Method: Murder In 2013, Ida Fässberg, a young woman, disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leading to a high-profile murder investigation in Sweden. With limited evidence, police focused on forensi…

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The helicopter heist 42:25

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On September 23, 2009, a meticulously planned robbery unfolded as robbers landed a helicopter on a Stockholm cash depot, making off with around 100 million Swedish crowns. Known as the Helicopter Heist, it stands out for its audacious use of a helicopter, explosives, and precise execution, captivating global attention and earning a place in crimina…

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Familicide: Death of The Magnússon Family 19:03

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: Location: Reykjavik, Iceland Familicide: Death of The Magnússon Family Victim(s): 4 Method: Poison, Murder/Suicide In Reykjavik City, a family of five was found dead in their home. A pharmacist had poisoned himself, his wife, and their three young children. Next to their …

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The Trustor con 41:48

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In the summer of 1997, Swedish financiers Peter Mattson and Thomas Jisander lived it up on a luxurious yacht in Saint Tropez, blowing millions on extravagant parties and luxury shopping sprees. Little did the world know, their source of wealth was one of Sweden's biggest financial scams. They had manipulated the acquisition of Trustor, a major inve…

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Current Crime: The School Shooting in Örebro 30:45

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: Location: Sweden Current Crime: The School Shooting in Örebro Victim(s): 10 Method: Murder, Mass Shooting On Tuesday, February 2nd, at 12:30 PM, police received reports of an ongoing shooting at campus RIZ-berg-ska, an adult education center located in UR-eh-bro, Sweden. …

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Manhunts and madmen 57:08

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On a frigid February night in 1986, Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme was fatally shot on a Stockholm street after a cinema visit with his wife. This ignited Sweden's largest and most convoluted murder investigation, marked by early blunders and an array of suspects that fueled widespread speculation. Over the years, the case has seen numerous twis…

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The Stockholm syndrome 59:50

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In late summer 1973, amidst the impending death of the Swedish king and upcoming national elections, Sweden was thrust into a six-day crisis that gripped the nation. On August 23, a man disguised in a wig stormed into Kreditbanken at Norrmalmstorg, Stockholm, firing shots and taking hostages. His demands: money, the release of his imprisoned friend…

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The Next Victim Disappearance: Olle Möller (Part 2) 26:45

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: December 19, 1939 Location: Sweden The Murder of Gerd Johansson: Olle Möller (Part 1) Victim(s): 2 Method: Murder, Sexual Assault The Olle Möller-Gerd murder case is a notorious criminal case in Sweden that revolves around the conviction of Olle Möller, a Swedish athlete,…

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The Murderer and Cannibalist: Lennart Persson 28:24

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: March 30, 2005 Location: Sweden The Murderer and Cannibalist: Lennart Persson Victim(s): 2 Method: Murder, Cannibalism In 2005, Lennart Persson, a 29-year-old Swedish man, confessed to the murders of two sisters, Camilla Lifvendahl, 34, and Anna Norell, 19. The first kill…

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Season 5 - Teaser 2:13

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Nordic Crimes is coming back! Dive into Sweden's most shocking true crime cases in the new season, premiering February 10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Murder of Gerd Johansson: Olle Möller (Part 1) 27:02

5M ago27:02

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: December 19, 1939 Location: Sweden The Murder of Gerd Johansson: Olle Möller (Part 1) Victim(s): 1 Method: Murder, Sexual Assault The Olle Möller-Gerd murder case is a notorious criminal case in Sweden that revolves around the conviction of Olle Möller, a Swedish athlete,…

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Nordic Christmas Special 16:20

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Send us a text In this Christmas special we update you on our Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish Christmas traditions. Follow our Sauna Dream build here: Nordic Build - Tomi: https://youtu.be/IZ-qbuTWgo8?si=xnxa9sK7PeoISeye Tove’s Christmases in Holandsfjorden, with the fjord and glacier Tomi’s memories of Finnish Christmas before moving to Sweden. Our…

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We'll Be Back In The New Year 3:06

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Send us a text New Computer In The Works! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/blank-light License code: A1C1SZ12UFNPUARU Support the show Be sure to follow us on all of our social media platforms (including Twitch). If you have any cases that you may want us to cover or any updates that you feel we should di…

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The welfare swindler 49:40

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During the summer of 2018, a sharp-eyed employee at Denmark's National Board of Health and Welfare spotted unusual financial activity. This discovery revealed that Britta Nielsen, a long-time trusted worker, had been stealing money meant for Denmark's neediest people. For over twenty years, Britta had been tweaking account numbers to funnel almost …

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The cult, the cops and the youth 55:36

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On December 16, 2006, Copenhagen's Nørrebro district erupted in one of the largest street battles in Denmark's modern history over Ungdomshuset, a cultural hub for the city’s youth. Sold to a Christian cult determined to evict its occupants, the building had been a sanctuary for alternative culture. The ensuing conflict pitted activists against pol…

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Fatal obsession 42:03

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On a serene morning on the Danish island of Bornholm, tragedy struck. Pediatrician Elisabeth Wæver, known for her life-saving work, shockingly reversed her role as a caregiver by setting a fire that claimed the lives of a mother and her two sons. The pediatrician's hidden jealousy and obsession led her down a path of destruction, stemming from a fo…

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Murderer and Rapist Naum Conevski: The Foreign Taxi Driver 26:26

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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: May 1984 Location: Denmark Murderer and Rapist Naum Conevski: The Foreign Taxi Driver Victim(s): 4 Method: Murder, Rapist In 1985, Denmark was shaken by the brutal murders of two teenage boys near Viborg. This episode delves into the chilling story of Naum Conevski, a rec…

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The biker wars 45:30

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In 1980, Copenhagen's Vesterbro became the epicenter of "The Biker Wars" between the two gangs “Bullshit” and “The Union”. With territory and pride at stake, the conflict spiraled, highlighting the severe consequences of gang rivalries. This intense war not only claimed lives but also reshaped Denmark's criminal landscape, illustrating the dangerou…

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Sorry, I am Sick! 2:37

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Send us a text Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/blank-light License code: A1C1SZ12UFNPUARU Support the show Be sure to follow us on all of our social media platforms (including Twitch). If you have any cases that you may want us to cover or any updates that you feel we should discuss, message us via Faceb…

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