Afhørt: Denmark's Leading True Crime Podcast
Afhørt is a Danish true crime podcast produced by Ekstra Bladet, one of Denmark's largest newspapers, featuring expert analysis of major criminal cases from the Nordic region and beyond.
Afhørt stands as Denmark's foremost true crime podcast, produced by Ekstra Bladet, the country's largest crime editorial operation. The show positions itself as the first to break and analyze the biggest cases from the criminal world, drawing on the expertise of seasoned crime journalists and investigators from Ekstra Bladet's award-winning crime desk.
The podcast's name—"Afhørt," which translates to "Interrogated" in English—reflects its investigative approach to true crime storytelling. Available across major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Podchaser, the show reaches an international audience of true crime enthusiasts seeking in-depth coverage of Nordic and international criminal cases.
Ekstra Bladet's involvement lends significant credibility to the project. The Danish newspaper has established itself as a leader in crime journalism, and the podcast extends this reputation into audio format, bringing professional journalistic standards to the true crime genre. The show's expert contributors represent the publication's crime editorial team, ensuring listeners receive analysis grounded in reportorial experience rather than speculation.
Aves across multiple streaming platforms—including Apple Podcasts and Podchaser—ensures accessibility for international listeners interested in Nordic crime narratives and investigative journalism. The podcast format allows for deeper exploration of complex cases than traditional news reporting permits, giving audiences time to examine evidence, follow investigative threads, and hear expert perspectives on criminal justice matters.
For true crime audiences seeking content with journalistic rigor, Afhørt offers a distinctly Scandinavian perspective on crime investigation and criminal justice. By combining Ekstra Bladet's reporting infrastructure with podcast storytelling, the show delivers the kind of detailed, expert-driven analysis that distinguishes serious true crime journalism from sensationalized entertainment.
The podcast reflects a broader trend of established news organizations extending their investigative capabilities into audio platforms, recognizing audience demand for long-form, expert-led true crime content. Afhørt's approach—leveraging existing journalistic resources and crime expertise—provides a model for how traditional media can adapt to changing consumption habits while maintaining editorial standards.
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