the ethics of the defense attorney

When Medical Evidence Fails: The Danish Case Reopening Debate on Child Deaths

The 2015 death of 13-month-old Noah Emil Debelbøs in Denmark sparked a legal battle that would expose weaknesses in Scandinavian child welfare investigations. A new podcast examines how ambiguous medical evidence and police procedure failures led to acquittals—and raised uncomfortable questions about how societies determine guilt in infant death cases.

Serial Killer Shawn Grate: How a 911 Whisper Exposed a Monster

In the early hours of September 13, 2016, a kidnapped woman lying next to her captor used his own phone to call 911 and whisper her location to police. Her call exposed Shawn Grate, a rural Ohio man who had systematically abducted, tortured, and murdered at least five women over more than a decade.

Denmark's Deadliest Police Ambush: The 1965 Amager Murders

On September 18, 1965, four Danish police officers were shot dead during a routine traffic stop in Copenhagen. Nearly 60 years later, a new podcast documentary examines this turning point in Scandinavian police history through interviews with leading historians.

Five Fishermen Freed After 17 Months: Danish Case Exposes Pretrial Detention Risk

Five Danish fishermen walked free in June 2024 after spending 17 months in pretrial detention for a murder they did not commit. A court found the evidence insufficient, highlighting systemic risks in how Nordic justice systems handle prolonged custody without proven charges.

Dancer's Mummified Remains Found in Danish Forest

The mummified remains of a woman dancer were discovered in Gribskov forest in Denmark, covered with spruce branches and leaves. The discovery, covered in Danish media and podcast investigations, has drawn attention to the case as authorities work to establish circumstances surrounding the death.

Danish True Crime Podcast: The Stabbing and Sulfuric Acid Attack

The Danish true crime podcast series Danske Drabssager revisits a shocking case in which a woman attacked her close friend with 17 stab wounds and then threw sulfuric acid on her — the brutal culmination of a years-long conflict.

Eight Years Lost: The Daniel Morcombe Case

On 7 December 2003, Daniel James Morcombe, a 13-year-old from Palmwoods on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, vanished while waiting at a bus stop. For eight years, his family and police pursued countless leads. Then, in August 2011, a confession changed everything.

Danish Defense Attorney Kim Bagge Explores Courtroom Challenges

Forsvarsadvokat Kim Bagge, a Danish defense attorney, discusses the complexities and challenges that arise within the courtroom environment. His insights into legal defense and the judicial system offer perspective on how defense rights function in practice.

Desert Torture: The Kidnapping That Spawned a Podcast Hunt

Just after midnight on October 2, 2012, two masked gunmen burst into a Newport Beach home, kidnapped a medical marijuana dispensary owner and his female companion, and drove them to the Mojave Desert where one victim endured savage torture. The case would spark a sprawling investigation detailed in the new ABC podcast 'Devil in the Desert.'

Danish Defense Attorney on Legal Rights in High-Profile Cases

Mai-Brit Storm Thygesen, a Danish criminal defense attorney, has become a prominent voice on legal certainty and defendant rights in Denmark's justice system. Specializing in cases involving violence, murder, robbery, and economic crime, she has represented clients in several high-profile proceedings that have drawn international attention.