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.
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A chronological journey through the history of Scandinavia from the last ice age to the dawn of the space age. Geographically, we cover the five modern Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland—as well as a few other bits and pieces here and there where it‘s relevant. Visit the SHP shop: bit.ly/podshpshop Make a donation: patreon.com/scandinavianhistory
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The Innovators is an interview show from Scandinavian MAN, hosted by editor-in-chief Konrad Olsson.
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Lyt med når vi tager dig tættere på din klub og gør dig klogere på klubliv og aktiviteter, golfspillet, banerne, nye tiltag og projekter, myter og ikke mindst fremtidsplaner på The Scandinavian. Speakere vil være både medarbejdere, medlemmer og bestyrelse. Podcasten vil foregå på dansk og engelsk. Er der emner du mener vi bør tage op - så skriv til [email protected]
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For 30 år siden mistede 159 mennesker livet under mordbranden på Scandinavian Star. I en ny podcastserie fortæller overlevende og pårørende om, hvad tragedien har gjort ved dem. Politikens journalist Lars Halskov følger nye spor i efterforskningen og blotlægger, hvordan myndighederne svigtede. For hvem satte ild på skibet? Det er aldrig blevet opklaret.
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A history of the Norwegian men's chorus of the USA and Norway and news reports
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: 1988 Location: Åmsele Sweden/Finland Triple murder: The Åmsele Case Victim(s): 3 Method: Murder Video Version: https://youtu.be/E3Ga6_4XdZY It was a summer night in 1988 quiet, calm, and still until gunshots shattered the silence in the small village of Åmsele, Sweden. Wh…
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The Franco-Russian treaty at Tilsit in 1807 spelled trouble for Sweden as well as for Denmark. Just like the Danes, the Swedes underestimated the threat of the new alliance, and soon found themselves fighting yet another war against Russia in Finland.Oleh Mikael Shainkman
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Halloween Special: The Disappearance Eiríkur Bjarnason
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25:24Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: October 2007 Location: East Fjords of Iceland Halloween Special: Cold Case Disappearance Eiríkur Bjarnason Victim(s): 1 Method: Disappearance Video Version: https://youtu.be/8X_1BEpUM-Y In the remote East Fjords of Iceland, the nights in October are long, dark, and unforg…
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The years following the French Revolution were plagued by seemingly endless wars. But the governments in both Copenhagen and Stockholm preferred to stay out of the fighting, instead making money trading with all sides. It worked for a while, but eventually the fires of war reached Scandinavia as well.…
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Murder: The Death of Malin Lindström
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30:10Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: November 23rd, 1996 Location: Sweden Murder: The Death of Malin Lindström Victim(s): 1 Method: Rape, Assault, Murder Video Version of This Episode: https://youtu.be/jMVAvYr1OK0 What remained was a quiet street, a lifeless body, and the beginning of what would become one o…
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The French revolution was a cataclysmic event that changed the world forever, both politically and culturally. Even though it was far away, Scandinavia did not remain untouched by these continental developements. And perhaps that's only fair, since a dramatic Nordic event allegedly contributed to the revolution in the first place.…
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The Unsolved Murder: The Death of Egil Bråten (Solved)
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32:15Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: 2002 Location: Oslo, Norway The Unsolved Murder: The Death of Egil Bråten (Solved) Victim(s): 1 Method: Robbery, Assault, Murder Video Version of This Episode: https://youtu.be/prGe3nRjtYQ What remained was a quiet street, a lifeless body, and the beginning of what would …
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His war against Russia had shown Gustav III that the Swedish aristocracy was a real threat to his reign. He thought he could eliminate the threat by forcing a new set of laws through the riksdag, strengthening the crown and limiting the power of the nobility. But instead of rolling over and capitulating, the aristocrats decided to fight back.…
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Unsolved Case: Murder of Susanne Lindholm
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29:15Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: August 8, 1976 Location: Finland Unsolved Case: Murder of Susanne Lindholm Victim(s): 1 Method: Rape, Strangled On the morning of August 8, 1976, in the district of Kumpula in Helsinki, the body of 25-year-old Susanne Lindholm was discovered in the bicycle cellar of her a…
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A few years after his coup, the opposition against Gustav III was growing. In an attempt to improve his popularity–and to reclaim some of the land lost in the War of the Hats–he decided to start a war against Russia. Unfortunately for the king, he wasn’t allowed to start wars, but Gustav wasn’t going to let minor details like that stop him.…
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Serial Predator and Murderer: The Rape of the Women in Copenhagen
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29:06Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: December 4th, 1992 Location: Copenhagen Serial Predetor and Murderer: The Rape of Women The in Copenhagen Victim(s): 3+ Method: Murder, Rape The brutal and senseless murder of Rikke Hansen in 1992 Denmark left investigators struggling for answers, pushing forensic science…
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Scandinavian Crimes Season 4 Premiere Date
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2:16Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) 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 …
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King Adolf Fredrik and queen Louisa Ulrika never managed to wrest power away from the Riksdag during the Age of Liberty. But Louisa Ulrika had high hopes that their son, Gustav, would follow in their footsteps and reassert royal authority–despite the best efforts of the politicians to train him to be a docile and powerless monarch.…
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If your system of government puts all the power in the hands of one man, you’d better hope the man holding all that power knows what he’s doing. If he doesn’t, things can quickly turn ugly. Unless, of course, there’s someone else standing in the wings discreetly guiding the power-holding hand to avoid disaster.…
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The Age of Liberty wasn’t only corruption, palace intrigues and failed wars. Thanks to a policy encouraging science and industry, significant progress was made, and some of the discoveries and inventions from those days are still with us today.Oleh Mikael Shainkman
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When the result of the War of the Hats became known in Sweden, it was met with dismay. Not only did the Russians take even more territory, but they also wanted to decide who’d be the next king of Sweden. In Dalarna, people weren’t having any of it.Oleh Mikael Shainkman
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In 1741, the Hats finally got the war against Russia that they’d been working so hard to achieve. Finally, they’d be able to recapture the territory lost during the Great Northern War and restore Sweden’s honor. Unfortunately, it soon turned out that even though they had spent years trying to start the war, they had done little to make sure that th…
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After the death of Karl XII, Swedish monarchs lost almost all their power. Instead, the Riksdag asserted itself as the most influential body in Swedish political life. Among bribes, personal vendettas and dreams of reestablishing the empire, two political parties emerged.Oleh Mikael Shainkman
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From the 16th century onward, Denmark and Sweden increased their efforts to assert control over northern Scandinavia, a territory where few Scandinavians had ever gone, and even fewer lived. But that doesn’t mean the region was uninhabited. The Sami people lived there, and as the Norwegians, Swedes and Finns moved north, the Sami way of life came u…
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In the 18th century, when the triangular trade between Europe, Africa and the Americas was booming, Denmark and Sweden established footholds in the West Indies. They tried to make money on trade, buying and selling sugar, tobacco, cotton–and people.Oleh Mikael Shainkman
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In the 1600s, both Denmark and Sweden joined the race to establish colonies overseas. The Danes returned to Greenland, but also set up outposts in India. These colonial projects were quite successful. The Swedes, on the other hand, were less fortunate trying to gain a foothold in North America.Oleh Mikael Shainkman
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Scandinavian Crimes Season 3 Ending (Yes We Know It's Early)
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29:27Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Throughout this gripping season, we have explored the haunting tales that have captivated audiences worldwide. From the icy landscapes of Norway to the streets of Stockholm, we have unraveled the mysteries behind unsolved murders, intricate heists, and enigmatic disappearances. As we reach th…
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Missing Person/Cold Case: Disappearance of Therese Johannessen
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31:15Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: July 3rd, 1988 Location: Norway Missing Person/Cold Case: Disappearance of Therese Johannessen Victim(s): 1 Method: Abduction, Missing Person On July 3, 1988, nine-year-old Therese Johannessen (Yo-hah-ness-en) vanished without a trace from Drammen (Drah-men), Norway. She …
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In the early 18th century, Denmark was ruled by absolute monarchs, whose personalities left their marks on the country. When Frederik IV was young, he didn’t say no to anything life had to offer. In old age, he turned to religion, and demanded that the rest of Denmark do the same.Oleh Mikael Shainkman
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: August 1971 Location: Denmark Serial Killer: The Conn(iey) Case Victim(s): 2 Method: Murder, Serial Killer Denmark had never faced a case like this before—a brutal series of murders that shocked the nation. The violence was extreme, and the investigation would change the …
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Karl XII had failed to get the Ottomans to ally with Sweden in the Great Northern War, but that didn’t mean he was willing to throw in the towel. As soon as he returned home, he decided to go back to fighting. This time, he had his sights on Sweden’s traditional enemy–Denmark.Oleh Mikael Shainkman
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: February 1999 Location: Finland Murderer: Sanna Sillanpää Victim(s): 2-5 Method: Murder, Shooting Sanna Sillanpää born April 15, 1968, is a Finnish IT designer who, in February 1999, murdered three men and permanently injured another by shooting them at a shooting range i…
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Murder and Dismemberment: The Woman In the Suitcase
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21:25Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: 1942-1945 Location: Denmark Murder: The Woman In the Suitcase Victim(s): 1 (2 Maybe) Method: Murder, Dismemberment In 1945, shortly after Denmark’s liberation from Nazi occupation, a suitcase containing the dismembered remains of an unidentified woman was discovered near …
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After the disaster at Poltava, the Swedish empire started to unravel. But instead of hurrying home to try and save what he could, Karl XII spent years in the Ottoman Empire. He wasn’t enjoying an extended vacation in southern climes, though. He was trying to convince the sultan to attack Russia, thereby easing the pressure on Sweden.…
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Murder: The Death of Jan Krogh Jensen
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23:49Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: August 1958 Location: Norway/Denmark Murder: The Death of Jan Krogh Jensen Victim(s): 1 Method: Murder, Biker Gang Violence Born in Norway, raised in Denmark, and forever enshrined in the Scandinavian biker lore. Jan Krogh Jensen, was no ordinary outlaw. His life and deat…
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Nursing Home Manslaughter: The Plejebo Case
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23:42Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: October 1997 Location: Denmark Nursing Home Manslaughter: The Plejebo Case Victim(s): 1? Method: Negligent Death, Fraud The Plejebo case, once known as the largest murder investigation in Danish history, began in October 1997 with the arrest of 32-year-old nursing home as…
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After defeating Denmark and Poland, Karl XII only needed to crush the Russians in order to declare victory in the Great Northern War. So as soon as he was done with his side quest in Saxony, he marched on Moscow to face the Final Boss, Peter the Great.Oleh Mikael Shainkman
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: April 20th, 1992 Location: Finland Murderer: Ilpo Tapio Larha Victim(s): 1 Method: Murder, Fraud On April 20, 1992, Wilhelm Högsten (Will-helm Hurg-sten), an elderly businessman owner of the Finnish Silk Mill in Jollas (Yoh-las), was shot dead in his bed. Initial suspicio…
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In the year 1700, Sweden was ruled by an autocratic teenager with impulse control issues. That could have been bad enough, but then Denmark, Poland and Russia declared war and attacked simultaneously. Karl XII was going to have to shape up, and fast, if he wanted to remain king of anything at all in the years to come.…
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: 2013 Location: Sweden Murder: The Death of Ida Fässberg Victim(s): 1 Method: Murder In 2013, Ida Fässberg, a young woman, disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leading to a high-profile murder investigation in Sweden. With limited evidence, police focused on forensi…
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Familicide: Death of The Magnússon Family
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19:03Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: Location: Reykjavik, Iceland Familicide: Death of The Magnússon Family Victim(s): 4 Method: Poison, Murder/Suicide In Reykjavik City, a family of five was found dead in their home. A pharmacist had poisoned himself, his wife, and their three young children. Next to their …
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After the Scania War, Karl XI realized that Sweden was too weak to defend its northern European empire. To change this, he pushed through three important reforms that radically changed the Swedish army, economy and system of government. But would it be enough? And would the reforms survive the death of the king?…
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Current Crime: The School Shooting in Örebro
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30:45Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: Location: Sweden Current Crime: The School Shooting in Örebro Victim(s): 10 Method: Murder, Mass Shooting On Tuesday, February 2nd, at 12:30 PM, police received reports of an ongoing shooting at campus RIZ-berg-ska, an adult education center located in UR-eh-bro, Sweden. …
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The Next Victim Disappearance: Olle Möller (Part 2)
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26:45Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: December 19, 1939 Location: Sweden The Murder of Gerd Johansson: Olle Möller (Part 1) Victim(s): 2 Method: Murder, Sexual Assault The Olle Möller-Gerd murder case is a notorious criminal case in Sweden that revolves around the conviction of Olle Möller, a Swedish athlete,…
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There had been a few witch trials here and there in Scandinavia since the Middle Ages, but it was only after the Reformation that they became a large-scale phenomenon. In the reign of Karl XI, Sweden became the scene for the greatest witch hunt in Scandinavian history.Oleh Mikael Shainkman
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The Murderer and Cannibalist: Lennart Persson
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28:24Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: March 30, 2005 Location: Sweden The Murderer and Cannibalist: Lennart Persson Victim(s): 2 Method: Murder, Cannibalism In 2005, Lennart Persson, a 29-year-old Swedish man, confessed to the murders of two sisters, Camilla Lifvendahl, 34, and Anna Norell, 19. The first kill…
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The Murder of Gerd Johansson: Olle Möller (Part 1)
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27:02Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Incident: December 19, 1939 Location: Sweden The Murder of Gerd Johansson: Olle Möller (Part 1) Victim(s): 1 Method: Murder, Sexual Assault The Olle Möller-Gerd murder case is a notorious criminal case in Sweden that revolves around the conviction of Olle Möller, a Swedish athlete,…
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In the second half of the 17th century, Swedish authorities initiated a campaign to turn the formerly Danish provinces of Blekinge, Halland and Scania Swedish. They used both carrots and sticks to change these new territories politically, economically and culturally. The process wasn’t always smooth.…
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Christian V may not have been particularly interested in books, administration or the French language. He didn’t care much about governing Denmark, but he was passionate about restoring its old borders. For that reason, he declared war on Sweden in 1675–a few weeks after he promised his sister could marry the Swedish king.…
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Special Episode: Christmas Weirdness
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15:57In a few days Christmas will be upon us. To mark the occasion, this episode of the Scandinavian History Podcast is dedicated to quirks of Nordic culture. It’s a totally subjective list of the five weirdest Scandinavian Christmas traditions–from the most normal to the weirdest.Oleh Mikael Shainkman
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Send us a text New Computer In The Works! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/blank-light License code: A1C1SZ12UFNPUARU Support the show Be sure to follow us on all of our social media platforms (including Twitch). If you have any cases that you may want us to cover or any updates that you feel we should di…
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The peace in Roskilde had been a triumph for Sweden. But Karl X Gustav wanted more, so he renewed hostilities hoping to capture Copenhagen and take over all of Denmark. The very reign of Frederik III hung in the balance.Oleh Mikael Shainkman
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When Frederick III became king of Denmark, he was determined to get revenge. Revenge on the scheming nobility, including his own extended family, who had robbed him of almost all royal powers. But most of all, he wanted revenge on the Swedes for the defeat in the Torstenson War.Oleh Mikael Shainkman
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