What is the episode about?
Mørkeland Episode 289 presents a story about a woman who seeks her past by visiting an now-abandoned courtyard in the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen. On July 6, 2025, hosts Camilla and Kristine released this episode, which delves into the specific criminal events that have taken place at this address. The case differs from many other episodes by having a strong personal basis, where the woman's reunion with her former residence becomes a catalyst for an exploration of the site's dark history. Mørkeland takes listeners through the geographical and temporal layers of a case where the boundary between personal memory and actual police reports is explored.
The case behind the episode
The Vesterbro case in this episode centers around the events that unfolded in a specific courtyard, which today appears abandoned. The central element of the story is the woman's return to a place she once called home, only to confront the uncomfortable truths that later came to light. Although the perpetrator in the described events remains partially unknown in the publicly available summaries, the episode highlights how certain locations in Copenhagen harbor stories that are never quite forgotten by those involved. The case draws connections to other historical cases from Copenhagen , where urban renewal and modernization have often obscured past crimes. The hosts analyze the moods and traces that still characterize the courtyard and discuss how criminal cases can shape an area's identity over decades.
About the podcast
Mørkeland is one of Denmark's most popular true crime podcasts and has been providing weekly overviews of both Danish and international criminal cases since 2018. The podcast is produced by RadioPlay and is known for its conversational style, where the two hosts take turns presenting a case to each other. With over 300 episodes in the back catalog, the program has built a loyal audience that appreciates the detailed research and ethical considerations that Camilla and Kristine bring to each conversation.
