Danske Drabssager
•🇩🇰 Danish•March 1, 2026
Danske Drabssager: Denmark's Premier Murder Case Podcast
How Stine Bolther's True Crime Series Dissects Real Danish Homicides
Danske Drabssager—Danish Murder Cases—is a true crime podcast that has become a fixture in Scandinavian true crime listening since its launch in 2019. Hosted by Stine Bolther, an accomplished crime journalist with over 25 years of experience covering legal and criminal matters, the series takes listeners through real Danish homicides with the precision of a criminal investigation file.
The podcast is produced by Bauer Media in collaboration with True Crime Agency and is available across major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RadioPlay. With 159 episodes to date and explicit content warnings, Danske Drabssager maintains an active release schedule that continues into 2025.
Each episode focuses on a single real Danish murder case, tracing the story from the initial crime through investigation and courtroom verdict. What distinguishes the series from typical true crime entertainment is its methodical approach and access to professionals directly involved in these cases. Bolther brings on forensic pathologists, criminal technicians, former murder investigators and chiefs, defense attorneys, and court psychiatrists to provide expert context on investigation methods, forensic analysis, evidence collection, and legal proceedings.
Stine Bolther herself is a substantial credential in Danish true crime circles. Beyond hosting Danske Drabssager and other podcasts, she has authored 14 to 15 books spanning both true crime and fiction genres. Her background as a radio and television host, combined with her journalism experience, gives her the interviewing skills and subject matter expertise to navigate complex criminal cases with both rigor and accessibility.
The cases covered on the podcast range from tragic to baffling. Notable episodes have examined a triple murder on Frederiksberg where three young men were killed while sleeping, the murder of a 23-year-old woman, and the death of a 74-year-old woman. Other episodes delve into cases marked by unexplained crime scenes and missing evidence—the kind of puzzles that kept investigators working for months or years.
For international audiences unfamiliar with Danske Drabssager, the podcast represents a distinctly Scandinavian approach to true crime storytelling. Rather than sensationalizing cases or focusing primarily on victim narratives or perpetrator psychology, the series emphasizes investigative procedure and the technical and legal machinery required to prosecute a murder. This makes it valuable not just for true crime enthusiasts, but for anyone interested in how criminal justice systems operate in practice.
The explicit content rating reflects the subject matter—these are real murders with real victims—but the tone remains journalistic rather than exploitative. Bolther's experience as a serious journalist comes through in episode construction and guest selection, suggesting that Danske Drabssager aims to educate as much as to captivate.
For English-speaking true crime fans seeking content beyond the dominant American podcast ecosystem, Danske Drabssager offers a refreshingly different geographic and professional perspective. While the podcast itself is in Danish, international listeners interested in forensic analysis, Scandinavian criminal justice, or simply excellent true crime storytelling from a seasoned journalist will find the series rewarding.
Sources: - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/danske-drabssager/id1472183999 - https://radioplay.dk/podcast/danske-drabssager - https://anettesbookshelf.dk/podcasten-danske-drabssager/ - https://open.spotify.com/show/5E6L9Qk8ScC94jZJ3NBU6w - https://podtail.com/en/podcasts/dk/true-crime/top/
About the podcast
Published2026-03-01
PodcastDanske Drabssager
Case 1Danske Drabssager (generel true crime podcast om danske mordersager)
PlatformSpotify, Apple Podcasts
Episodes
89
Danske Drabssager Q&A: Have You Ever Vomited at a Scene?
"Q&A: Have you ever thrown up at a recovery site?" is an episode of the Danish podcast Danske Drabssager (Danish Murder Cases), hosted by author and crime reporter Stine Bolther. Instead of a case walkthrough, two of the show's regular experts answer listener questions about forensic work, from the theory of a perfect murder to why bodies are left on Mount Everest.
October 20, 2026
"The Spy Murder in Kongelunden": A 1936 Case in Danske Drabssager
"Spionmordet i Kongelunden" ("The Spy Murder in Kongelunden") is an episode of the Danish true crime podcast Danske Drabssager, hosted here by police historian Anders Brandt Lundager. It examines a 1936 case involving a secret communist network in Copenhagen, a suspected traitor who disappeared, and a body that was later dug up and disposed of.
October 13, 2026
Killed on His First Night Out: Danske Drabssager, Episode 8
"Killed on His First Night Out" is an episode of the Danish true crime podcast Danske Drabssager (Danish Homicide Cases), hosted by author and crime reporter Stine Bolther. It examines the killing of a 19-year-old man who was stabbed to death on his first-ever night out, around New Year 2019.
October 6, 2026
DEN NØGNE MORDER: A Danske Drabssager Episode on Missing Minutes
"DEN NØGNE MORDER" ("The Naked Murderer") is an episode of the Danish true crime podcast Danske Drabssager, examining a historic killing in which a young woman was found murdered in broad daylight. The episode centres on a gap of just 10–15 minutes erased from a man's memory, and on how the case was drawn into the era's heated public debate about naturism and pornography.
September 29, 2026
The Body in the Burnt-Out Farm: a Danske Drabssager Episode
"LIGET I BRANDTOMTEN" ("The Body in the Burnt-Out Farm") is an episode of the Danish true crime podcast Danske Drabssager, hosted by journalist and author Stine Bolther. It follows the 1996 discovery of a murdered woman buried on a wooded slope while a farm burned nearby — and the turn the case took after the perpetrator had already served his sentence.
September 22, 2026
Danske Drabssager: The Tolne Gang's Missing Victim
"Tolnebandens forsvundne offer" is an episode of the Danish podcast Danske Drabssager, hosted by crime reporter Stine Bolther. It examines a 1988 homicide in which three drunken men acted on a burning desire for revenge, and the search that followed for a body concealed in a remarkable hiding place.
September 15, 2026
Amagermanden Part 2: The Hunt Intensifies
The second installment of the podcast series on Amagermanden follows police as they intensify their hunt for the serial killer who terrorized Copenhagen in the 1980s.
May 31, 2026
Amagermanden: The Case That Shook Denmark — Danske Drabssager Pt.1
This podcast episode delves into the story of Amagermanden, one of Denmark's most notorious criminal cases from the 1980s.
May 31, 2026
Peter Lundin Case: The Missing Bodies
This podcast episode dives into Peter Lundin's brutal murder of his mother, Marianne Petersen, in 1998 — a case that shocked Denmark with its cruelty and the dismemberment of the bodies.
May 31, 2026
Danske Drabssager: Krigens sidste offer - Danske Rockerdrab
This podcast episode examines Den Store Rockerkrig between 1994 and 1997, focusing on the conflict's final murder victim.
May 31, 2026
Danske Drabssager: Den store rockerkrig 1:3 - Drabet i lufthavnen
This podcast episode delves into Den Store Rockerkrig (1994-97), focusing on the dramatic killing at Copenhagen Airport that marked a bloody escalation in the conflict between Hells Angels and Bandidos.
May 31, 2026
Danske Drabssager: Skylar Neese — Murdered by Her Best Friends
The podcast episode covers the murder of 16-year-old Skylar Neese, who in 2012 was lured out at night and brutally murdered by her two best friends in West Virginia.
May 31, 2026
Danske Drabssager: Det afkogte kranium
This episode of Danske Drabssager examines the mysterious case known as 'Det afkogte kranium', centred on a boiled skull found in Denmark.
May 31, 2026
Thomas Gotthard: The Priest Who Became a Murderer
This podcast episode tells the story of priest Thomas Gotthard, who was convicted of murder in one of Denmark's most shocking criminal cases.
May 31, 2026
Danske Drabssager Live Podcast: LOKKET I BAGHOLD
This episode of Danske Drabssager digs into a dramatic Danish murder case in which the victim was lured into an ambush with fatal consequences.
May 31, 2026
Danske Drabssager: 'JEG MØDTE MORDEREN I TOGET'
The podcast episode from Danske Drabssager explores the bizarre case of the severed ears, where a random train passenger encountered the killer during a macabre train journey.
May 31, 2026
Danske Drabssager: De afskårne ører
This episode of the podcast Danske Drabssager delves into the mysterious case of the severed ears, one of Danish crime history's most puzzling offenses.
May 31, 2026
Dobbeltdrabet i Grusgraven — Danske Drabssager Podcast
This episode of the Danske Drabssager podcast explores the double murder in the gravel pit, one of the most shocking cases in Danish criminal history.
May 31, 2026
Danske Drabssager: DØDSBRANDEN
This episode of Danske Drabssager investigates a tragic house fire that shocked Denmark and uncovered a possible murder hidden behind the flames.
May 31, 2026
Danske Drabssager: Den Parterede Rocker
This episode of Danske Drabssager dives into the macabre case known as Den Parterede Rocker, in which a dismembered body was discovered scattered across multiple locations.
May 31, 2026
Danske Drabssager: DRABET I LÆDERSTRÆDE
The podcast episode covers the murder in Læderstræde, one of Denmark's most notable criminal cases from central Copenhagen.
May 31, 2026
Danske Drabssager: Den Døde i Køleboksen
The episode from Danske Drabssager delves into the mysterious case of a body found in a cooler box, a discovery that shocked Danish police and the public.
May 31, 2026
Danske Drabssager Explores Manden i Kanalen — Historiske Sager
The podcast episode delves into the historical case of Manden i Kanalen, one of Denmark's most puzzling criminal cases.
May 31, 2026
Danske Drabssager: Kvindemorderen
This episode of Danske Drabssager digs into the case of Kvindemorderen ("The Woman Killer"), one of Denmark's most notorious murderers.
May 30, 2026
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.
March 17, 2026
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.
March 17, 2026
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.
March 17, 2026
A Widow's Christmas: The 2011 Herlev Murder
An 81-year-old widow was murdered in her Herlev home during the 2011 Christmas holidays in Denmark. The case mobilized homicide investigators, forensic technicians, and medical examiners who immediately suspended their vacation to pursue the investigation into what was described as a heartless act.
March 17, 2026
Copenhagen Police Museum's Darkest Cases Podcast
Frederik Strand from Copenhagen Police Museum (Politimuseet i København) hosts a Danish-language podcast exploring the country's most significant criminal cases. The series, featuring journalist Thea, delves into Denmark's darkest crime stories through the lens of police history and investigation.
March 17, 2026
Danish Murder Cases Podcast Explores Forensic Medicine in Q&A
Danske Drabssager, a popular Danish true crime podcast, has released a Q&A episode dedicated to forensic medicine. The episode answers listener questions about criminal investigation techniques and forensic examination methods used in real murder cases.
March 17, 2026
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