Danish Murder Cases

Kurt Kragh, former criminal commissioner and deputy head of the Mobile Task Force, shares his experiences in solving complex crimes in this special episode of Danish Murder Cases. Together with host Stine Bolther, he discusses the psychological mechanisms behind murder and his personal journey into the police's elite unit.

Danish Murder Cases with host Stine Bolther analyzes in this episode the legal status of deceased suspects in the Danish legal system. Experts explain the legal procedures when a person dies before a potential conviction in serious criminal cases.

Danish Murder Cases presents in the episode A Deadly Plan the details of the murder of a pregnant woman in Djursland near Randers. The case is notorious for an audio recording and the victim's prediction of her own death.

The 81-year-old widow was found murdered in her home in Herlev during Christmas 2011, which initiated an extensive investigation led by the Copenhagen West Police. The episode follows forensic technicians and forensic pathologists in their work to identify the perpetrator behind the brutal murder.

Frederik Strand, head of the Police Museum, analyzes in this episode of Danish Murder Cases the most significant criminal cases in Danish history. The episode was released on December 13, 2025, and explores the police's methodology and the human tragedies behind the archive's darkest files.

Danish Murder Cases S13E14 follows the investigation of a charred torso found on a conveyor belt, where forensic expert Hans Petter Hougen and the police faced an almost impossible identification task. The case was solved through a rare blood type and advanced analyses of bone fractures.

Danske Drabssager released the episode 'Questions and Answers: What Myths Are There About the Police?' on November 25, 2025, where host Stine Bolther reviews misunderstandings about investigations in Denmark. The episode highlights the difference between fictional police work and the reality of Danish police.

Danish Murder Cases sheds light in this episode on a shocking case from Denmark, where a mother systematically took the lives of several of her newborn children using sleeping pills. Journalist Kristina Antivakis reviews the events, where the woman also attempted to kill her one-year-old twins before authorities intervened.

Emilie Anine Skovgaard Meng disappeared from Korsør Station in July 2016, which initiated one of the largest searches in Danish history. Philip Patrick Westh was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2024 for the murder as well as several other serious crimes.

Anders Brandt Lundager, head of the Police Museum, analyzes in this episode of Danish Murder Cases the shooting of four police officers in Copenhagen. The case of the police murderer and the subsequent manhunt marked a historic turning point for Danish police.

The Glove Maker Gang was sentenced to death in 18th century Denmark after a series of violent robberies, resulting in public executions and the display of severed heads. Hosts Stine Bolther and Ove Dahl delve into the case's conclusion in this special episode.

The Glove Makers Gang terrorized 19th century Denmark with a series of brutal robberies, arson, and cynical murders. Police historian Anders Brandt Lundager reviews in this episode the gang's organization and the crimes that shook Danish society.

Danish Murder Cases presents in this special episode a review of forensic questions, including whether it is possible to stage one's own death in modern Denmark. Host Stine Bolther and a panel of experts also analyze autopsy methods and the evolution of murder cases over time.

Danish Murder Cases presents in the episode 'The Murder with the Hammer' the case of two teenage boys who planned and executed a brutal murder of their peer. The victim was strangled, killed with a hammer, and left undressed at the crime scene.

Danish Murder Cases S13E5 investigates the fatal fishing boat incident in the North Sea, where a rescue helicopter was deployed after a suspicious death. Five individuals were subsequently linked to the case that shook the maritime community in September 2025.

Danish Murder Cases presents defense attorney Jesper Storm Thygesen in a special edition, where the experienced lawyer shares his expertise in murder, drug trafficking, and financial crime. The episode marks a deep dive into the mechanisms that drive the Danish legal system, told by a man with a background in both the police and the prosecution.

Danish Murder Cases presents in the episode THE DEATH BLOW a complex criminal case from Denmark, where a perpetrator attempted to execute the perfect murder. The episode highlights the police investigation and the technical evidence that ultimately convicted the suspect.

Danish Murder Cases addresses in this episode the robbery murder of an 18-year-old business school student who was attacked with an axe and knife. The case sheds light on a violent drug environment and the fatal consequences of a planned robbery.

Danish Murder Cases investigates in this episode the murder of a 5-year-old girl who was strangled in broad daylight by a 16-year-old boy. The case sheds light on the psychological mechanisms behind a young perpetrator's development from loner to murderer.

In this episode of Danish Murder Cases, Arne Woythal shares his extensive experience from the Travel Team and Copenhagen Police. The conversation sheds light on the methodological considerations and the psychological pressure that comes with solving Denmark's most complex murder cases.