With Bare Fists: Frederik Strand on Denmark's Most Brutal Cases
A 2020 book examines Danish criminal cases where fists, not weapons, became instruments of deadly violence
About the book
"Med de bare næver" ("With Bare Fists") by Frederik Strand takes readers into some of the most brutal and raw criminal cases in Danish history, in which violence was carried out without the use of traditional weapons. Published in 2020, the book delves into cases where perpetrators committed serious crimes relying solely on their physical strength.
Strand investigates the motives behind the violence and the psychological factors that drive people to use their bare hands as destructive tools. Through thorough research and detailed accounts of the court cases, the author paints a portrait of both victims and perpetrators.
The book sheds light on how Danish police and the judicial system have handled these particularly violent cases, and the challenges investigators have faced when no conventional weapons are involved. Strand shows how physical confrontations and violence can escalate into life-threatening situations.
"Med de bare næver" offers a thorough examination of Danish criminal history from an angle that focuses on the most primal form of violence. The book is aimed at readers interested in true crime and criminal psychology who wish to gain insight into the darkest sides of human behavior.
