About This Episode
True Story stands out as a Danish podcast dedicated to examining real-world criminal cases with the depth and narrative quality of documentary filmmaking. The show blends true crime investigation with storytelling, retelling verified criminal cases as described in established media accounts.
Among the documented cases the podcast has covered is the Morten Mortensen murder, connected to one of Denmark's most notorious crimes. In June 1995, Aarhus motorcycle police officer Morten Mortensen was shot on an open street within minutes of arriving at the scene of a Jyske Bank robbery on Oddervej. Four armed men had targeted the bank, but the investigation that followed would span multiple countries. Danish and German law enforcement worked together on the case, eventually tracing leads to Paris. Credit card evidence proved crucial to solving what became classified as one of the decade's most notorious murder cases.
The podcast also explores international serial crimes, including detailed coverage of the Dennis Nilsen murders. Nilsen's crimes involved multiple victims, including confirmed victims John Howlett, Graham Allen, and Steven Sinclair. The investigation documented disposal methods ranging from burial in a garden to concealment under floorboards and attempted disposal through plumbing—cases that shocked the United Kingdom and remain studied in criminal history.
True Story extends its reach beyond Scandinavian borders to examine hired killer cases. One episode covers a 1982 contract murder involving a perpetrator from Haderslev, Denmark, whose victim was a wealthy woman killed on the French Riviera. This case illustrates how the podcast traces international criminal networks and the darker aspects of premeditated crime.
The show also examines puzzling American cases, including the Brian Wells incident in Erie, Pennsylvania—a case marked by uncertainty about whether Wells was a victim or an accomplice in the events that unfolded.
What distinguishes True Story from other true crime content is its documentary approach. Rather than sensationalizing crimes, the podcast carefully reconstructs verified cases using information from established media sources. The format appeals to international audiences interested in criminal investigation and the storytelling possibilities within factual reporting.
The podcast is available on major platforms including Apple Podcasts and through Danish radio services, making it accessible to both Danish speakers and international audiences discovering Scandinavian true crime content. Episodes are available through multiple streaming services and podcast directories, ensuring wide distribution across the English-speaking and Danish-speaking worlds.
For listeners seeking substantive true crime content that goes beyond headlines, True Story offers detailed investigations into cases that have captured public attention across continents. The podcast's commitment to working from verified sources and established media accounts distinguishes it as a reliable source for true crime storytelling in an increasingly crowded podcast landscape.
Sources
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-story/id1457318724
https://www.radio-danmark.dk/podcasts/true-story3
https://podcasts.apple.com/zw/podcast/true-story/id1457318724
https://podtail.com/en/podcasts/dk/true-crime/top/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZRctUzEy3lGKbanPf_K7Rw
