Murder of pregnant woman

The Laci Peterson Case — Pregnant Woman's Murder in California

Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci Peterson and their unborn son Conner in December 2002 after their bodies washed ashore in San Francisco Bay.

Mørkeland Examines Two Cases of Death and Neglect

The Danish podcast Mørkeland has released Episode 307, focusing on two separate cases involving death and severe neglect. The episode examines circumstances where individuals were subject to dangerous living conditions and inadequate care.

Mørkeland Hands Out the Mørkeawards for True Crime 2025

Hosts Camilla Bjerregaard Aurvig and Kristine Sofie Bugbee spotlighted the standout true crime releases of 2025 in a special awards edition of the Danish podcast Mørkeland, handing out physical Mørkeaward statuettes to selected titles.

Masked Man in the Basement: A Danish True Crime Case

A Danish true crime podcast has documented a disturbing case involving a masked intruder who lay in wait in a basement. The episode, part of the Mørkeland series, delves into the details of this alarming home invasion case.

Cryptic Letter Uncovers Tragedy in Valby

A young man arrived at his mother's allotment house in Valby on a red motorcycle with his 7-year-old son, claiming his wife and daughter were hospitalized. When the boy vanished and a cryptic letter arrived, what followed was an investigation into a tragedy that shook the Danish community.

Danish True Crime Podcast Mørkeland Explores Swedish Crimes

The Danish true crime podcast Mørkeland released Episode 304 on January 18, 2026, focusing on criminal cases in Sweden. The episode title references 'Sweden's worst sadist' and an escape from a stalker, continuing the show's international coverage of serious crimes.

Inside Denmark's Elite Murder Squad: How Investigators Crack Complex Cases

A new Danish podcast series explores the investigative techniques and criminal psychology used by Denmark's premier murder investigation unit. Retired detective Kurt Kragh, who served as deputy head of the Rejseholdet—the national homicide task force—discusses how modern forensic and psychological methods solve complex cases that perplex local authorities.

Killer Charm: The Murder of Bruce Saunders

Sharon Graham, a Queensland grandmother and ex-partner of Bruce Saunders, orchestrated his murder in 2017 on a rural property north of Brisbane. The podcast series 'Crime in Focus: Killer Charm' explores the case through forensic evidence, witness testimony and police interviews.

Danish Podcast Explores: Can a Dead Suspect Be Convicted?

Crime reporter Stine Bolther's podcast Danske Drabssager tackled a complex legal question on February 10, 2026: whether Danish courts can convict a deceased murder suspect. The episode brought together former investigators and prosecutors to explore the intersection of criminal law and mortality.

Natascha Kampusch: 8 Years in a Hidden Basement

On 2 March 1998, 10-year-old Natascha Kampusch vanished on her way to school in Vienna, Austria. She had been abducted by Wolfgang Přiklopil and imprisoned in a secret basement cell beneath his house. Eight years later, she escaped—and her captor took his own life the same day.

Danish Podcast Uncovers 'Murderous Plan' in Djursland Case

Host Stine Bolther investigates a case in Djursland near Randers, Denmark, that involves a meticulously planned murder, a pregnant woman, and audio evidence so damning that the victim reportedly warned relatives it might happen. The 43-minute episode premiered February 3, 2026, on the true crime podcast Danske Drabssager.