Nordic Crimes

In September 2017, a seemingly tragic scene unfolds in Northern Sweden where a woman in her sixties is discovered at the bottom of her staircase, her body eerily draped with flour. Initially mistaken for an accident, forensic clues begin to tell a darker tale. As investigators peel back the layers, they find signs of staged mishap and severe trauma inconsistent with a simple fall. This episode was produced by Nils Bergman. Narrated by Erik Krogh. Executive producer is Nils Bergman. Nordic Crimes is a Tall Tale production. Contact: nils@talltale.se ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In December 2015, a frightened woman reports her ex-husband to Danish police, claiming he bragged about getting away with murder on the ferry Viking Sally back in 1987. This chilling revelation reopens a cold case involving one of the most infamous crimes at sea. The Viking Sally, known for multiple violent incidents, including the unsolved murder of a West-German couple in 1987, earns a grim nickname: "The Murder Boat." With new leads and decades of unresolved trauma, Danish and Finnish police collaborate, delving into the darkest corners of Nordic crime history, piecing together the puzzle of the Viking Sally murders. This episode was written and reported by Marika Honkatukia. Story development by Elli Salo. Produced by Suvi Tuuli Kataja and Anne-Laura Hedegaard. Sound design by Jussi Liukkonen. Narrated by Anemone Rasmussen. Executive producer is Nils Bergman.  Nordic Crimes is a Tall Tale production. Contact: nils@talltale.se ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

On March 16, 2023, in a secluded cabin, police discover Anna, long believed dead, preserved in a freezer. Her partner, Reidar, recently struck by a stroke, confesses under pressure. As the investigation unfolds, Reidar's claims of fulfilling Anna's last wishes clash with evidence of him taking her pension. With Reidar as the prime suspect, a deeper inquiry into his motives begins. This episode was written and produced by Nils Bergman and narrated by Christopher Rygh. Executive producer is Nils Bergman. Nordic Crimes is a Tall Tale production. Contact: nils@talltale.se ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In Iceland, known for its rigorous gun control and low crime rate, the 2013 incident in Hraunbær shook the nation. Despite high gun ownership due to hunting traditions, violent gun use is rare. This case marked a tragic exception, leading to the first police shooting fatality in Icelandic history. The event, involving a mentally troubled individual and a tense standoff, resulted in critical reflections on police procedures and sparked discussions on law enforcement and public safety. Binge the entire season immediately and without ads by becoming a Plus subscriber [https://plus.acast.com/s/nordic-crimes], and enjoy the added perk of exclusive access to a hidden bonus episode each season. This episode was written and reported by Ragnar Tómas. Producer and sound designer was Eiríkur Sigurðsson. Executive producer is Nils Bergman. Music from Epidemic Sound and Extreme Music Nordic Crimes is a Tall Tale production. Contact: nils@talltale.se ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Christmas 2018 in Finland unveils a startling drug discovery, leading to a vast investigation. The trail points to "Cobra," the enigmatic leader of a sophisticated drug network. As the case unravels, it exposes a shocking scale of trafficking, culminating in dramatic arrests and a media frenzy that blurs the lines between infamy and celebrity in Finland's war on drugs. Binge the entire season immediately and without ads by becoming a Plus subscriber, and enjoy the added perk of exclusive access to a hidden bonus episode each season. This episode was written and reported by Marika Honkatukia. The script consultant was Elli Salo. Producer and sound designer was Suvi Tuuli Kataja. Narrated by Tove Vahlne. Executive producer is Nils Bergman. Nordic Crimes is a Tall Tale production. Contact: nils@talltale.se ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.