Emilie Meng

Denmark's most complex criminal investigations reveal how law enforcement tackles cases ranging from brutal murders to intricate conspiracies, shaping modern investigative techniques and captivating public attention for decades.

Danish police investigators have worked for decades to solve some of the country's most complex and mysterious criminal cases. From unsolved murders to shocking disappearances, these cases have left deep marks on the collective consciousness and required thousands of investigative hours.

Denmark's most perplexing unsolved crimes reveal a darker side to one of the world's happiest nations, from mysterious disappearances to brutal murders that have eluded resolution for decades.

27 Hours – The Girl Who Survived (Politikens Forlag, 2025) is Christina Ehrenskjöld's documentary account of the Kirkerup case from April 2023. The book follows the parents' struggle while their daughter was in the clutches of Philip Patrick Westh.

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.

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.