Scandinavian Crimes
Murderers/Criminals from Scandinavia and Nordic countries are no different. These Finnish, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish killers are notable for their lack of regard for human life. From murderous nurses to killers who committed random acts of violence. Come sit and have a listen as we learn more about Nordic and Scandinavian criminals.
Episodes
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Years of Incident: 1996 - TBD
Location: Norway
Unsolved Case: The Trude Espås Case
Victim(s): 1
Method: Unknown
The Trude Espås case stands out as one of Norway's most extensively discussed investigations and unsolved cases. In total, over 3,000 witnesses from nearly 40 countries were interviewed by the police, while 2420 surveys were conducte...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Years of Incident: 1995 - 2010
Location: Finland
Serial Killer: Esa Åkerlund
Victim(s): 4-5
Method: Aggravated Assault, Shooting
Esa Åkerlund, born on 5 July 1969, is a Finnish serial killer with a troubling criminal history. Initially, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 1995 murder of his ex-wife. Despite being paroled, he went on to co...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Years of Incident: 2014-2016
Location: Sweden
Murderer: Johanna Möller (aka The Arboga Woman)
Victim(s): 2-3
Method: Murder, Manipulation
In August 2016, Sweden was rattled by a gruesome family tragedy named the Arboga murder. A man was discovered brutally stabbed to death, and his wife severely wounded in a summer house near Arboga. Their daughter Joha...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
In the context of a crime, the distinction between a murderer and a mastermind lies in their roles and levels of direct involvement in the unlawful activities. A murderer carries out the violent act of taking a life, while a mastermind is the architect behind a sophisticated criminal plan, often involving multiple individuals and elements.
It is important to note that both ...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Years of Incident: 2014-2016
Location: Sweden
Murderer: Johanna Möller (aka The Arboga Woman)
Victim(s): 2-3
Method: Murder, Manipulation
In August 2016, Sweden was rattled by a gruesome family tragedy named the Arboga murder. A man was discovered brutally stabbed to death, and his wife severely wounded in a summer house near Arboga. Their daughter Joha...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Years of Incident: 1984 - 1998
Location: Norway
Wrongful Conviction: Atle Hage
Victim(s): 1
Method: Sexual Assault (includes aggravated), Wrongful Conviction
In 1984, Atle Hage faced a wrongful conviction for sexually abusing his son and daughter, resulting in a three-year prison sentence. The conviction stemmed solely from his ex-wife's allegation...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Years of Incident: 1978 - 2008
Location: Norway
Wrongfully Convicted: Fritz Moen
Victim(s): 1
Method: Wrongful Conviction
Fritz Yngvar Moen was a Norwegian man wrongfully convicted of two distinct murders, serving a total of 18 years in prison. After the convictions were quashed, an official inquiry was instigated to establish what had gone wrong i...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
The last few months we have had a lot of things going on and we currently have burned through our reserve of episodes. We are going to spend this week (and the next) recouping our reservoir of episodes as we move past these challenging few months (in a good challenging way) so that we can make sure we can keep the episodes flowing.
Check out our previous episodes to ge...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Years Active: 2000 - 2016
Location: Sweden
Religious Cult: The Knutby Case
Victim(s): 3+
Method: Blunt Force, Gunshot, Abuse, Sexual Assault
The Knutby murder case refers to a highly publicized criminal investigation that took place in Knutby, Sweden, in January 2004. The case involved a series of events that ultimately led to the death of Alexandra Fos...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Years Active: 2000 - 2004
Location: Sweden
Religious Cult: The Knutby Case
Victim(s): 3+
Method: Blunt Force, Gunshot
The Knutby murder case refers to a highly publicized criminal investigation that took place in Knutby, Sweden, in January 2004. The case involved a series of events that ultimately led to the death of Alexandra Fossmo and the attempted m...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Just taking this week off so that way Delila can get better, Delila isn't feeling well. I encourage you to go back and listen to the older episodes and of course, feel free to reach out online as well. Thanks again!
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Years Active: 2006-2016
Location: Finland
Unsolved: The 2006 Ulvila Homicide Case
Victim(s): 4
Method: Blunt Force, Stabbed
The Ulvila homicide occurred in Ulvila, Finland, on December 1, 2006. The victim was a 51-year-old Jukka S. Lahti, a social psychologist and father of four.
In September 2009, the victim's widow Anneli Auer was arrest...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Just taking this week off so that way I can get better, I (Devante) am feeling a little under the weather. I encourage you to go back and listen to the older episodes and of course, feel free to reach out online as well. Thanks again!
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/blank-light
License code: A1C1SZ12UFNPUARU
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Years Active: 2012-2015
Location: Denmark
Serial Killer: Christina Aistrup Hansen
Victim(s): 4
Method: Drug Poisoning
In the tranquil town of Nykobing, Denmark, June in 2016, a deeply unsettling case began to unfold, leaving the community and the medical field astounded. This gripping tale would soon reverberate through the hearts and minds of those inv...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Year(s) of Active: 2012 - Present
Location: USA
Victims: 215 Bodies Found
Crime: Police Coverup, Various Deaths
Families of people who were buried in a pauper's field next to the Hinds County Penal Farm near Jackson, Miss., are calling for a federal investigation into the burials, which took place without families being notified. With their attorney no...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Year(s) of Active: July 22nd, 1992
Location: Norway
Victims: 77 victims (Deaths), 209 (Injured)
Crime: Mass shootings, Murder, Terrorism, Bombing
Anders Behring Breivik began his series of domestic terrorist acts on July 22. His attacks include the bombing of government property, civilians, and several Youth League (AUF) summer camp league staff and attende...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Years Active: 1991-1993
Location: Norway
Serial Killer: Roger Herbert Haglund
Victim(s): 4
Method: Murder, Robbery
Tistedalen, nestled in the region of Østfold, Norway, the once flourishing sawmill industry played a pivotal role in shaping the tight-knit community. As the dawn of the 20th century approached, Tistedalen transformed into a harmonious work...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
With the holiday season upon us, we've decided to take a brief hiatus from our podcasting schedule to fully embrace the magic and warmth of this special time with our loved ones. We believe that this break will allow us to return refreshed, rejuvenated, and brimming with new ideas and stories to share with you in the new year.
During this break, we encourage you ...
Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila)
Years Active: November 2010 - 2017
Location: Sweden
Cannibal: Jonsson Jonsson
Victim(s): 1
Method: Decapitation, Cannibalism, Selling Voodoo Dolls, Murder
Isakin Jonsson also known as the Skara Cannibal is a Swedish man who murdered the mother of five Helle Christensen in Skara, Sweden in November 2010. The then 32-year-old Jonsson decapitated his ...
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