A woman attacked a young nurse while experiencing a severe psychotic episode in which she felt "split in two," according to the latest episode of Danske Drabssager, a Danish true crime podcast exploring violent crime in Scandinavia.
The episode, titled "DE KRIMINELLE KVINDERS SIND" (The Criminal Women's Minds), aired on 29 July 2025 as part of a five-part series on female perpetrators. Running 39 minutes, the segment is the 26th episode of season 12 and marks the fifth instalment in the podcast's ongoing examination of crimes committed by women.
The investigation features expert analysis from Tine Wøbbe, a forensic psychologist, and Mette Brandt-Christensen, a forensic psychiatrist. Both professionals are affiliated with Psykiatrisk Center Sct Hans (Psychiatric Center Sct Hans), one of Denmark's leading institutions for the assessment and treatment of forensic patients. Their commentary provides clinical insight into the psychological breakdown that led to the attack on the healthcare worker.
The episode is hosted and produced by Kristina Antivakis, a journalist and author known for her work in Scandinavian true crime storytelling. Antivakis has built the Danske Drabssager series into one of the region's most detailed explorations of criminal cases, combining journalistic investigation with expert testimony.
The timing of this episode reflects broader interest in understanding female perpetrators of violent crime across Scandinavia. While violent crime remains more commonly associated with male offenders, the circumstances surrounding female-perpetrated attacks often involve distinct psychological pathways, including untreated mental illness, domestic abuse histories, and acute psychiatric crises.
Denmark's criminal justice system distinguishes between traditional sentences and "foranstaltningsdom"—measures sentences—which prioritize psychiatric treatment and public safety over pure punishment. According to Danmarks Statistik (Danish Statistics), 2023 saw 144 women receive such measures sentences compared to 511 men. This disparity underscores how female offenders in the Danish system may be evaluated differently, with greater consideration given to underlying mental health conditions.
The Danske Drabssager series on criminal women explores multiple cases spanning different eras and circumstances. Previous episodes in the series have examined historical crimes, including a 1922 robbery-murder case, alongside more contemporary incidents. The podcast's approach combines archival research with modern forensic analysis, allowing listeners to understand both the historical and psychological dimensions of these crimes.
