Stine Bolther, a Danish crime reporter and author, hosts Danske Drabssager, a true crime podcast produced by Bauer Media in collaboration with True Crime Agency. The show dives deep into real Danish criminal cases, forensic investigations, and legal proceedings—pulling in subject-matter experts from across the justice system.
On February 10, 2026, Bolther published an episode titled "Spørgsmål og svar: Kan en død mand dømmes for drab?" (Q&A: Can a dead man be convicted of murder?). The 29-minute segment, part of Season 14, Episode 2, featured Bolther posing listener-submitted questions to two seasoned legal professionals.
Her guests were Kurt Kragh, a former souschef (deputy chief) of Rejseholdet—Denmark's Mobile Investigation Unit—and Jeanette Wincentz Andersen, a former prosecutor. Rather than examining a specific case, the episode explored the theoretical and legal landscape of what happens when a murder investigation results in a suspect's death before trial or conviction.
The question itself reveals a practical dilemma in criminal justice systems: investigations sometimes reach conclusions about guilt only after a suspect has died. In some jurisdictions, the death of an accused terminates proceedings. In others, the legal system can continue or conclude investigations for the historical record, even absent a living defendant. Danish law, like systems in other Nordic countries, has its own framework for handling such scenarios.
Danske Drabssager has built a reputation for tackling these nuanced questions. The podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RadioPlay, focuses on real cases and the mechanics behind criminal investigations. By inviting experts—forensic pathologists, forensic technicians, defense lawyers, and other specialists—Bolther creates a learning platform for audiences interested in how Danish justice actually works.
The podcast primarily broadcasts in Danish, though platform metadata extends its reach to international audiences. The February 10 episode represents the kind of educational content the show prioritizes: not sensationalism, but rigorous exploration of how the law functions in practice.
Listeners in Denmark and beyond have embraced Danske Drabssager as a trusted source for understanding criminal investigations and legal processes. By combining real cases with expert commentary, Bolther and her team demystify forensics, police procedures, and courtroom outcomes.
