Danish Murder Cases

In October 2018, Jesse Rothe killed the retired cosmetologist Lynn Hernan by adding the poison tetrahydrozoline to her drinks. The murder was the culmination of an extensive financial fraud scheme, where Rothe drained the victim's accounts of over $300,000.

Bent Isager-Nielsen reflects on his career as a police inspector and homicide chief in this special edition of the podcast Danish Murder Cases from June 3, 2025. The episode provides a rare insight into investigation tactics and the ethical considerations behind solving Denmark's most complex criminal cases.

Mørkeland presents in episode 284 six different criminal cases, including the discovery of a young mother dead in her bed with folded hands under mysterious circumstances in Denmark. The episode also covers rumors of a vampire killer and a man who salted his victims to sell their belongings at markets.

Elizabeth Plunkett was abducted, raped, and murdered by John Shaw and Geoffrey Evans on August 28, 1976, at Brittas Bay in Ireland. The podcast Stolen Sister uncovers the legal shortcomings that mean the perpetrators were never formally convicted for this murder.

Serial season 4 examines the systemic detentions and interrogation practices at Guantanamo Bay after 9/11, focusing on prisoners like Omar Khadr and Raul. The episode highlights the psychological and physical consequences of being held without charge under extraordinary circumstances.

Danish Murder Cases highlights in this episode the discovery of two bodies in an apartment in Herlev, where the victims had been dead for an extended period. The investigation revealed a complex case with traces of drugs, jewelry, and a perpetrator wearing one of the victim's clothes.