In the 1980s, Norway's Orkdal nursing home became the scene of a grim revelation. Arnfinn Nesset, the facility's director, was convicted of using the drug Curacit to murder 22 patients. His systematic crimes, spanning for years, unraveled a shocking abuse of power in a trusted healthcare setting, marking one of Norway's most infamous criminal cases of the decade. This episode was written and produced by Kathrine Baldishol, researched by Torjus Augestad Ambjør and narrated by Christopher Rygh. Executive producer is Nils Bergman. Nordic Crimes is a Tall Tale production. Contact: nils@talltale.se Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/nordic-crimes [https://plus.acast.com/s/nordic-crimes]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In the 1970s and '80s, Fritz Moen was convicted for two murders in Trondheim, Norway. Years later, a journalist's investigation and legal advocacy led to his posthumous exoneration, revealing a profound miscarriage of justice. This case, a striking example of the legal system's fallibility, underscores the critical importance of thorough investigations and the potential for wrongful convictions. This episode was written and produced by Kathrine Baldishol, researched by Torjus Augestad Ambjør and narrated by Christopher Rygh. Executive producer is Nils Bergman. Nordic Crimes is a Tall Tale production. Contact: nils@talltale.se Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/nordic-crimes [https://plus.acast.com/s/nordic-crimes]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Nordic Crimes is taking a short break over the summer, but fear not - the suspense will return. Our new season, featuring gripping crime cases from Norway, premieres on September 3rd. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/nordic-crimes [https://plus.acast.com/s/nordic-crimes]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In Iceland's history of unusual crimes, the 2017 Bitcoin heist stands out. Utilizing the abandoned infrastructures of Keflavík, criminals executed a series of high-tech thefts, exploiting the area's ideal conditions for bitcoin farming. The so called “crypto caper” is a story involving ingenious yet flawed plans and culminating in a prison escape and international chase. 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 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/nordic-crimes [https://plus.acast.com/s/nordic-crimes]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

In 2004, the small town of Neskaupstaður becomes the scene of a complex crime with the death of a Lithuanian national linked to a perilous drug operation. Unveiling the dark underbelly of Iceland's drug trade, the case exposes international criminal networks and their impact on a small community, challenging local law enforcement with its scope and severity. 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 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/nordic-crimes [https://plus.acast.com/s/nordic-crimes]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.