Amagermanden

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.

This podcast episode delves into the story of Amagermanden, one of Denmark's most notorious criminal cases from the 1980s.

Thomas Behrmann's book on the Amagermanden case, told through the eyes of police officer Ove Dahl. An insightful account of one of Denmark's most notorious serial rape cases.

The book examines the case of Amagermanden, who over a number of years committed a series of violently aggressive assaults on women in Amager and Copenhagen.

Denmark has a thriving true crime podcast scene, and several shows cover Danish cases in ways that transcend language barriers. This guide — curated by the truecrime.news editorial team based on subject matter, international relevance, and accessibility — highlights ten standout episodes that give English-speaking listeners the clearest window into Danish criminal history, from biker gang wars to serial killers and historical murders.