investigation in Denmark

A Danish true crime podcast has documented a disturbing case involving a masked intruder who lay in wait in a basement. The episode, part of the Mørkeland series, delves into the details of this alarming home invasion case.

A young man arrived at his mother's allotment house in Valby on a red motorcycle with his 7-year-old son, claiming his wife and daughter were hospitalized. When the boy vanished and a cryptic letter arrived, what followed was an investigation into a tragedy that shook the Danish community.

Crime reporter Stine Bolther's podcast Danske Drabssager tackled a complex legal question on February 10, 2026: whether Danish courts can convict a deceased murder suspect. The episode brought together former investigators and prosecutors to explore the intersection of criminal law and mortality.

Host Stine Bolther investigates a case in Djursland near Randers, Denmark, that involves a meticulously planned murder, a pregnant woman, and audio evidence so damning that the victim reportedly warned relatives it might happen. The 43-minute episode premiered February 3, 2026, on the true crime podcast Danske Drabssager.

Harry Gunn murdered his ex-girlfriend Alice Ruggles on September 25, 2016, in Gateshead, England, after months of obsessive stalking that included demands for location proof and outfit approval. His conviction exposed a pattern of escalating coercive control that ended in tragedy.

Stine Bolther, a Danish journalist and legal correspondent with nearly two decades of crime reporting experience, continues her work analyzing real criminal cases through the Danske Drabssager podcast series. Known for her detailed examination of police investigations and forensic evidence, Bolther explores the complexities of Danish murder cases.