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.
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About the podcast
Published2026-03-01
PodcastDanske Drabssager
Case 1Danske Drabssager (generel true crime podcast om danske mordersager)
PlatformSpotify, Apple Podcasts
Episodes
89
Stine Bolther Examines Police Investigations in Danish Crime Podcast
Stine Bolther, a Danish journalist and legal correspondent with nearly two decades of crime reporting experience, continues her work analyzing real criminal cases through the Danske Drabssager podcast series. Known for her detailed examination of police investigations and forensic evidence, Bolther explores the complexities of Danish murder cases.
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Danish True Crime Podcast Examines Mother's Deadly Plot
A Danish true crime podcast has examined a disturbing case involving a woman accused of killing multiple newborns over several years using sleeping pills. The episode, part of the Danske Drabssager series, features expert analysis from psychiatric specialists.
March 17, 2026
Danish Marketing Manager Convicted of Murdering 17-Year-Old Emilie Meng
Philip Patrick Westh, a 32-year-old marketing manager from Korsør, Denmark, was found guilty in June 2024 of murdering 17-year-old Emilie Meng in 2016—a case that remained unsolved for nearly a decade until advances in DNA technology and forensic investigation finally brought the perpetrator to justice.
March 17, 2026
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.
March 17, 2026
Denmark's Glovemaker Gang: Murder, Fire, and 19th-Century Justice
In 1851, a gang led by Hans Jacob Mortensen—a glovemaker by trade—murdered a Danish farming couple and burned their homestead to cover the crime. The case exposed the violent underbelly of rural 19th-century Denmark and remains a landmark in Scandinavian criminal history.
March 17, 2026
Denmark's Glove Maker Gang: A 19th-Century Crime Empire
In 1850s Denmark, a criminal gang terrorized rural communities with premeditated murders and arson. The leader—known only as 'The Glove Maker'—confessed to orchestrating farm murders to cover up robberies, leaving a legacy of fear across Lolland.
March 17, 2026
The Hacker Who Faked His Death to Evade Europol
A prominent hacker at the center of the IcedID botnet fraud operation attempted to escape law enforcement by creating a forged death certificate, but was arrested during Operation Endgame, a coordinated international investigation involving Danish authorities.
March 17, 2026
Two Teenagers Convicted of Brutal Hammer Murders of Two Boys
Two teenagers were convicted of planning and carrying out the brutal murders of two boys their own age inside a housing complex in the Danish city of Aarhus. The victims were strangled, killed with a hammer, and left naked at the scene.
March 17, 2026
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.
March 17, 2026
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.
March 17, 2026
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.
March 17, 2026
The Man Who Believed in the Perfect Murder
The podcast series Danske Drabssager examines a Danish criminal case centered on a man convinced he could commit the perfect murder. This episode explores the investigation, evidence, and the reality that confronted his assumptions.
March 17, 2026
Cannabis Deal Gone Fatal: The Aarhus Murder That Shocked Denmark
In 2021, an ordinary trade student from Aarhus, Denmark became the victim of a planned robbery that escalated into murder. A 21-year-old assailant attacked with an axe and knife over approximately one kilogram of cannabis—a case that reveals the brutal underside of Scandinavian drug culture.
March 17, 2026
When True Crime Goes Wrong: A Nordic Outlet's Reckoning
A Danish true crime publication has retracted a fabricated murder case, admitting it conflated real incidents from Scotland, Denmark, and Sweden into a false narrative. The incident highlights the challenges facing Nordic true crime outlets operating with limited English-language verification systems.
March 17, 2026
40 Years in the Shadows of Danish Murder
Arne Woythal spent four decades as a homicide detective in the Danish police force, investigating some of the country's most serious crimes. Now, through memoir and public speaking, the veteran investigator is sharing the untold stories from 25 years behind the scenes of murder investigations.
March 17, 2026
DNA, Doubt, and a Danish Hospital Murder
On October 23, 1990, a 20-year-old nurse's aide was found strangled in the basement of a Copenhagen-area hospital. The case that followed would test Denmark's emerging forensic science and raise enduring questions about justice—now revisited in a new podcast investigation.
March 17, 2026
Danish Women in Crime: A Podcast Investigation
A Danish podcast series investigates women's pathways into serious crime, including a 1922 taxi driver robbery-murder case. The series, part of the Danske Drabssager collection, explores criminal trajectories and sociological factors across multiple episodes.
March 17, 2026
Inside the Mind of a Female Attacker: Danish Podcast Explores Psychosis and Crime
A Danish true crime podcast has released a new episode examining a violent attack on a young nurse by a woman experiencing a severe psychotic episode. The July 2025 installment features forensic psychologist Tine Wøbbe and psychiatrist Mette Brandt-Christensen discussing the psychological factors behind female-perpetrated violent crime.
March 17, 2026
34 Years After the Murder: Man Convicted of Killing Hanne With
23-year-old Hanne With was killed in her Copenhagen apartment on New Year's Day 1990. After 34 years without a resolution, Henrik Krogh Rasmussen was arrested and convicted of her murder.
March 17, 2026
Danish Podcast Examines Women Who Kill
The Danish true-crime podcast Danske Drabssager has launched a special series called 'Kriminelle Kvinder' (Criminal Women) that investigates real cases of female murderers and violent offenders in Denmark, featuring interviews with law enforcement, forensic experts, and women who have served prison sentences for serious crimes.
March 17, 2026
The Pediatrician Who Murdered Her Lover's Family
On August 27, 1995, pediatrician Elisabeth Wæver traveled to the Danish island of Bornholm under a false identity with a calculated plan: to kill her lover's wife and two young children using stolen morphine and fire. The case remains one of Scandinavia's most shocking crimes of passion.
March 17, 2026
Musse Gadedreng and the 1922 Robbery Murder of a Taxi Driver
In 1922, a taxi driver was found murdered near Damhus in Copenhagen. A woman nicknamed Musse Gadedreng became the prime suspect in a case that has since become a landmark in Danish criminal history. The podcast Danske Drabssager examines the story in depth.
March 17, 2026
Denmark's Hidden War Crime: 400 Resistance Executions
Between 1940 and 1945, Danish resistance fighters executed approximately 400 alleged Nazi collaborators without trial. A new investigation into these killings reveals a troubling truth: only 13% of victims were actual informants. The rest died from suspicion, revenge, or political calculation.
March 17, 2026
Danske Drabssager: Forensics and Thawing Frozen Bodies
Danske Drabssager has released a listener Q&A episode exploring the forensic methods used when Danish police and pathologists encounter bodies that have been frozen or exposed to extreme cold — and why thawing them correctly can make or break a murder investigation.
March 17, 2026
Danish True Crime Podcast Revisits 1976 Family Killing
Podcast 'Danske Drabssager' has released a new episode about a dark family tragedy from 1976, in which a father killed his entire family in a violent attack. Host Stine Bolther walks listeners through the case, which took place in a peaceful residential area of Denmark.
March 17, 2026
Denmark's Murder Chief: Four Decades in Rejseholdet
Bent Isager-Nielsen spent more than 40 years in Danish law enforcement, serving as murder chief and leader of Rejseholdet, the specialized mobile task force that handled Denmark's most violent and complex cases. Now retired, he's sharing those experiences through a touring lecture series.
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When Swedish Gang War Crossed Into Denmark: A Legal Landmark
On June 25, 2003, two Swedish men were shot dead on a residential street in Herlev, Denmark, in a killing that exposed the spread of Scandinavian gang violence across national borders. Five Swedish defendants were convicted, with three receiving life sentences and two minors handed the maximum 20-year terms ever imposed on juveniles in Danish legal history.
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Danske Drabssager: Denmark's Premier True Crime Podcast
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Danske Drabssager: Denmark's Deep-Dive Murder Podcast
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