Denmark's Most Gripping True Crime Stories on Mofibo
From unsolved murders to gang wars, these Danish true crime books captivated readers in 2023
Mofibo's 2023 true crime rankings reveal a Danish appetite for stories that blend personal memoir, investigative journalism, and criminal history. The list encompasses everything from unsolved murders spanning decades to firsthand accounts of organized crime and gang violence in Copenhagen.
At the top of the charts sits **"Jagten på Stine Geislers morder"** ("The Hunt for Stine Geisler's Murderer"), authored by journalist Peer Kaae. The book centers on the 1990 murder of Stine Geisler during Copenhagen's Whitsun carnival—a case that has never been officially solved. Kaae's dual role as both journalist and relative of the victim gives the investigation a uniquely personal dimension as he pursues leads decades after the crime went cold.
**"Guldfuglen: I krig med AK81"** by Martin Fryd Petersen ranks fifth among readers. The audiobook documents Copenhagen's gang war in 2007, following the author as he joins the Hells Angels' enforcement unit, AK81, to fight immigrant gangs. Over approximately two years, Petersen provides a rare insider's view of violent gang conflict at street level.
Other highly ranked titles include **"Rugemoren fra helvede: Kampen for mine børn"** ("The Surrogate Mother from Hell: Fighting for My Children"), which tells a mother's battle to reclaim her children, and **"Brødre: Frontfortælling"** ("Brothers: A First-Hand Account"), both appearing in the top 10 for 2023.
**"Sandbergs paradis"** rounds out the top 10 at number 10, following Brian Sandberg's nine-month journey as he transitions from the biker world into organized crime. The narrative captures a pivotal period in his criminal career.
Danish true crime extends beyond personal narratives. **"Opklaret"** ("Solved"), written by former homicide chief Jens Møller Jensen, surveys some of Denmark's most significant cases. The book covers the submarine murder case involving Peter Madsen and victim Kim Wall, the 2014 police shooting at Christiania, and the 2015 Copenhagen terror attacks at the Krudttønden café and Jewish synagogue.
