Krimikassen — one of the most listened-to Danish true crime podcasts — publishes on Tuesday 20 May a deep dive into fraud in Denmark, focusing on a case that shook the business community at the time. The hosts combine archival material with interviews and deliver a well-structured walkthrough that is perfectly suited to the daily commute.
For the more documentary-minded listener, Danmarks Radio's Åben og Ærlig format releases a bonus episode on forensic methods in connection with a solved cold case, offering a rare glimpse into how modern DNA technology can reopen cases that everyone had given up on.
International Highlights
On the international scene, it is once again the major American productions that dominate. Crime Junkie — the world's most listened-to true crime podcast — releases on Monday 19 May an episode about a case from the American Midwest, where a woman vanished without a trace in 2003 and where the investigation has now allegedly been reopened.
My Favorite Murder takes a more humorous approach this week to a classic British poisoning case from the early twentieth century. There is no new information, but the storytelling is fresh and well suited to those who want true crime without the heaviest emotional weight.
Finally, Serial Productions' The Trojan Horse Affair — though not new — returns to the recommendations this week because a new documentary on a streaming platform has reignited interest in the case. The podcast remains the best entry point into the story and should be listened to before watching the documentary.
Hidden Gem of the Week
The editorial team's most curious recommendation this week is the Swedish podcast Rättegångspodden, which in a new episode dives into a Swedish court case concerning organised crime in Scandinavia. The episode is in Swedish, but the language is accessible, and the case has direct parallels to well-known Danish biker and gang conflicts. It is thorough journalism of the highest order.
How to Use the Weekly Guide
KrimiNyt's podcast guide is updated every Monday and brings together the editorial team's recommendations across platforms and languages. We prioritise journalistic quality, source criticism and cases with a documented factual basis. We do not recommend podcasts that sensationalise victims or make undocumented claims about named individuals.
Links to all podcasts and platforms can be found in our podcast database, which is updated on an ongoing basis. Do you have a recommendation for next week's guide? Write to the editorial team.
Listening Strategy: Getting the Most Out of True Crime Podcasts
A good true crime podcast is more than entertainment — it is a journalistic genre with its own responsibilities. Listen critically: Who are the sources? Has the victim's family been consulted? Is there contradictory information? The best shows ask these questions themselves.
For new listeners, the editorial team recommends starting with completed series rather than ongoing show formats. This provides the best narrative experience and avoids the frustration of cliffhangers that are never resolved.
The weekly guide represents the editorial team's subjective selection and does not necessarily reflect a final verdict on the cases discussed.
