Swedish True Crime Podcast Wins Major Award for Investigative Reporting

Krimrummet, a Swedish true crime podcast produced by Expressen, has secured the Guldörat 2024 award in the category "årets nyheter och aktualiteter" (year's news and current events). The recognition reflects the podcast's commitment to rigorous investigative journalism and in-depth coverage of criminal cases across Sweden.

Hosted by Kim Malmgren with contributions from invited guests, Krimrummet stands out in the crowded true crime podcast landscape for its focus on both high-profile and lesser-known cases. The podcast is produced by Anna Westman Swantesson, with Klas Granström serving as responsible publisher at Expressen AB.

The award comes as the podcast has built a substantial catalog of well-researched episodes. Recent investigations include "Arvsstriden" (Inheritance Dispute), which examined the alleged attempted murder of an 87-year-old father by his two 60-year-old daughters in Jönköping on November 1, 2025. Another recent episode, "Svartsjukemordet i Kristinehamn" (Jealousy Murder in Kristinehamn), investigated a fatal stabbing discovered after a neighbor's emergency call to police.

Among its notable investigations is "Bombmakaren Svante från Simonstorp" (Bombmaker Svante from Simonstorp), which covered a powerful homemade bomb explosion outside a restaurant in Bredäng, southern Stockholm, in January 2025. The episode explored the investigation into Svante Valdés Reveco, also known as "Svampen," from Östergötland.

The podcast's reach extends across multiple platforms, including Apple Podcasts and Radio.se, making it accessible to Swedish-speaking audiences internationally. For international listeners interested in Swedish true crime journalism, the award recognition signals the podcast's credibility and editorial standards.

Krimrummet's success reflects broader interest in quality true crime content that prioritizes detailed investigation over sensationalism. By pairing professional journalism standards with the accessibility of the podcast format, the show has carved out a significant niche in Scandinavian media.

For more information about the podcast or advertising inquiries, listeners can contact kim.malmgren@expressen.se or reach out to the advertising team at podcast.sales@bonniernews.se.

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