crime history

This episode of Danske Drabssager digs into a dramatic Danish murder case in which the victim was lured into an ambush with fatal consequences.

The podcast episode covers the murder in Læderstræde, one of Denmark's most notable criminal cases from central Copenhagen.

This episode of Danske Drabssager digs into the case of Kvindemorderen ("The Woman Killer"), one of Denmark's most notorious murderers.

Torsten O. was a German serial killer who confessed to murdering at least 10 people in Hamburg between the 1970s and 1990s by dissolving their bodies in sulfuric acid. Operating across several decades in the industrialized city, his methodical approach to destroying evidence made him one of West Germany's most shocking criminals. His case became pivotal in advancing German forensic science and criminal investigation techniques.

ABC Audio and 20/20 have partnered to launch 'The Hand in the Window,' a six-part podcast series exploring the 2016 capture of serial killer Shawn Grate in rural Ashland, Ohio. Hosted by veteran journalist John Quiñones, the limited series premiered November 4, 2025, and traces how a desperate 911 call led investigators to uncover multiple homicides across the state.

Black Girl Gone launched approximately five years ago with a focused mission: to investigate and humanize cases of missing and murdered Black women and girls who have been overlooked by mainstream media. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other platforms, the podcast has published nearly 300 episodes of in-depth true crime storytelling.

A Danish podcast series examines the case of Britta Nielsen, a 65-year-old former employee of Denmark's National Board of Social Services who embezzled 117 million Danish kroner over 25 years. Released in February 2021, the podcast explores one of Denmark's most serious economic crimes—a stark contrast to the Nordic nation's reputation as the world's least corrupt country.

Aileen Carol Wuornos, convicted of murdering six men and suspected in a seventh case, was executed by lethal injection on October 9, 2002, in the United States. The former sex worker claimed self-defense in all her murders, stating she killed in response to rape and attempted rape.

Between 1970 and the early 1980s, three members of a Danish motorcycle club were murdered in what appeared to be random nightlife confrontations. But the unsolved killings sparked something far darker: a spiral of street violence, arson, and vigilante attacks on innocent bystanders mistaken for suspects.

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.

Australian Crime Stories is a new true crime podcast presenting factual and concise retellings of cases from Australia's criminal history. The podcast is available on multiple platforms and is aimed at listeners with an interest in Australian true crime.

In May 2022, Netflix released 'Our Father,' a documentary revealing how Indianapolis fertility doctor Donald L. Cline used his own sperm to inseminate patients without consent across the 1970s and 1980s. The crimes only came to light when adult children discovered their biological connection through DNA testing.

Since 1989, the U.S. justice system has formally exonerated nearly 3,500 people convicted of crimes they did not commit. Collectively, these innocent people spent almost 32,000 years in prison—a staggering indictment of how flawed eyewitness testimony, prosecutorial misconduct, and official negligence can dismantle the rule of law.

Mørkeland is a Danish true crime podcast that has been investigating Denmark's darkest criminal cases since at least 2018. The show won Best Danish True Crime Podcast at the 2022 Mørkeawards, establishing itself as a leading voice in Scandinavian crime journalism.

Krimpodden, hosted by VG crime commentator Øystein Milli and presenter Tor-Erling Thømt Ruud, delivers in-depth investigations of Norwegian crime cases twice weekly. The podcast has become essential listening for followers of Scandinavian true crime, from high-profile rape trials to decades-old murder reviews.

Since May 2018, Morbid: A True Crime Podcast has captivated audiences worldwide with its distinctive approach to serial killers, unsolved deaths, and macabre history. Hosted by Alaina Urquhart and her niece Ash Kelley, the show has earned recognition from outlets including Vogue and Bleeding Cool for its unique chemistry and forensic perspective.