The Lowest Crime

Rose Sulaiman disappeared without a trace. For years, there were questions—but no answers. Then, a discovery beneath her home changed everything. What followed was a complex investigation that raised more questions than it answered. With little direct evidence, the case would eventually hinge on careful reasoning, contradictions, and the slow unraveling of a story that didn’t add up. In this episo...

On March 10, 2010, twelve-year-old Milly Boele disappeared from her home in Dordrecht. Within days, the search for Milly lead to a discovery that shocked the Netherlands — not because of how far she had gone, but because of where she was found. In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we reconstruct the events of Milly’s disappearance and murder step by step. From the initial missing person report an...

When 91-year-old Corrie van Geesbergen was found dead in her home, everything pointed to a peaceful passing. But within days, troubling inconsistencies began to surface — a late-night knock on her door, unexplained injuries, and a series of investigative missteps that left her family demanding answers. In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we break down the full timeline, the forensic findings, an...

In May 2019, the Netherlands was shaken by the shocking case of Thijs H. , a 27-year-old student who murdered three innocent dog walkers — two on the Brunssummerheide and one in Scheveningen . What led him to commit such horrific crimes? And how did the justice system handle a case where psychosis and accountability collided? In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we take a detailed look at one of...

This 30-year-old cold case from the Netherlands began in the summer of 1995, when eight-year-old Manon Seijkens disappeared from her street in Helmond. Six months later, she was found less than 500 meters from home. There were suspects. There was an arrest. There was a conviction. And then — an acquittal. More than three decades later, this Dutch cold case remains officially unsolved. In this epis...

In this episode we examine the Bennekomse Bijlmoord, the 1996 murders of Bert and Jacqueline van Ravenhorst. On a quiet September evening, this seemingly ordinary couple was brutally attacked in their home, leaving the small community of Bennekom in shock. We explore the facts of the case, including the events leading up to the murders, the investigation that followed, and the eventual legal outco...

Anne Frank was fifteen years old when she died during the Holocaust. In this episode we tell Anne Frank’s story, although not case with one clear perpetrator, it is a true crime story carried out by laws, bureaucracy, obedience, and silence. We follow Anne’s life from her childhood in Germany, her family’s escape to the Netherlands, the years spent in hiding in the Secret Annex, and the events tha...

In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we revisit the shocking 2012 killing of 15-year-old Winsie Hau in Arnhem, The Netherlands — a case that became known worldwide as the “Facebook murder.” What started as a typical teenage argument online spiraled into real-life violence when two teenagers asked a friend to attack Winsie over a dispute and cyberbullying on social media. The incident raised urgen...

In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we examine the mysterious and heartbreaking death of Paula H. , who died instantly when a train collided with the car she was sitting in. Was it a tragic accident—or something far more deliberate? Known in the Netherlands as the Spoorwegmoord , this case shocked the quiet town of Culemborg and raised disturbing questions about motive, panic, and what really ha...

In 1995, 15-year-old Nicole van den Hurk vanished on her way to work in Eindhoven. Her disappearance shocked the Netherlands, but the case went cold for more than a decade—until a series of DNA breakthroughs exposed the shocking truth. In this episode, we retrace the investigation step by step: the early theories, the missteps, the public appeals, the controversial DNA evidence, and the dramatic c...

A sandwich, a sudden collapse, and a toxicology result no one saw coming. In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we unravel the shocking real case of 30-year-old Judith Notermans, whose ordinary workday ended in a medical mystery that quickly spiralled into a homicide investigation. A murder known as the "Pindakaasmoord" or "Peanut Butter Murder". What began as an unexplained de...

In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we examine the cold case of Herman Ploegstra, who disappeared after a routine workout. His abandoned car held puzzling clues, and even with modern forensic techniques, the mystery remains unsolved. We talk though the investigation, the evidence, and the unanswered questions in one of Zeeland’s most haunting cold cases. If you want to support The Lowest Crime a...

Hi everyone! Just a quick update: I’m taking a short break from uploading new content, but I’ll be back on December 1st with a brand new episode. For now, I’ve decided to focus solely on well-researched audio episodes, so I won’t be uploading any video content for now. This doesn’t mean video is gone forever, but for now, my priority is providing you with quality, factual storytelling. Thanks so m...

In June 2006, a car veered off a narrow country road and sank into a muddy canal in Middelie, North Holland. Caroline was found drowned. Her husband, Michel B., survived—and was later convicted of her murder. But questions still linger. Known as the Moddermoord , or Mud Murder , this case has haunted the Dutch legal system for years. Was this a tragic accident, or a carefully staged crime? Today w...

On February 19th, 2009, 19-year-old Hungarian sex worker Betty Szabó was found brutally murdered in her workroom in Amsterdam’s Red Light District. Just three months after giving birth to her son, Betty’s life was cut short in a killing marked by shocking violence. Despite an extensive investigation, countless witness interviews, and modern forensic techniques, no one has ever been convicted of he...

On May 13, 2000, the Dutch city of Enschede was struck by disaster when the SE Fireworks storage site exploded. The blast killed 23 people, injured nearly 1,000 others, and destroyed an entire neighborhood within seconds. Known as the Vuurwerkramp, or Fireworks Disaster, it remains one of the deadliest tragedies in modern Dutch history. In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we take you back to tha...

In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we delve into the chilling details of the 2024 Almelo crossbow attack. We'll talk about the timeline of events, the motives behind the assault, and the aftermath of the horrifying attack that shook Almelo. With insights into the investigation, survivor testimonies, and legal developments, we'll delve deep into one of the most shocking crimes in recent Dutch hi...

On Christmas Day 1990, the body of a young girl was found wrapped in blankets and discarded in a forest near Teteringen, Netherlands. To this day, her identity remains unknown—and her murder unsolved. In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we explore the heartbreaking mystery of het Meisje van Teteringen . Who was she? What went wrong? And why has no one come forward? We dive into the story of how...

On March 18, 2019, the city of Utrecht was shaken to its core when a gunman opened fire inside a tram at 24 Oktoberplein. Within minutes, four people were dead and several others seriously wounded. We'll talk about the horrifying moments during the shooting, and the manhunt that followed. Join us as we explore every detail of this tragic case—from eyewitness accounts to the courtroom verdict. ⚠️ C...

In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we discuss one of the most controversial miscarriages of justice in Dutch history: the case of Lucia de Berk. Once labeled "The Angel of Death," Lucia was a pediatric nurse accused of killing multiple patients under her care. We talk about her journey from respected nurse to convicted serial killer—and the grave miscarriage of justice that lay beneath it all.

In this disturbing episode of The Lowest Crime , we investigate the chilling case of Michel Stokx — a convicted Dutch serial killer who preyed on children. His crimes in the late 1990s horrified the Netherlands and left lasting scars on the nation. We dive into the timeline of events, the psychological profile of Stokx, the investigation that led to his arrest, and the legal and social aftermath o...

In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we explore the heartbreaking and controversial case of 13-year-old Anass Aouragh , whose body was found under suspicious circumstances in a forest near Wassenaar in 2013. Officially ruled a suicide, Anass’ death has continued to raise serious questions about the thoroughness of the investigation, unexplained injuries, and conflicting forensic evidence. Was Ana...

On April 9, 2011, Tristan van der Vlis carried out a devastating mass shooting at the Ridderhof shopping center in Alphen aan den Rijn. Within just three minutes, six people were killed, seventeen others injured, and the shooter ended his own life. In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we examen who Tristan van der Vlis was, how he legally obtained firearms despite a severe psychiatric history, an...

Het Heulmeisje remains one of the Netherlands' most haunting unsolved cold cases. Discovered near a Dutch highway in 1976, her identity and the circumstances of her death have puzzled investigators for decades. In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we follow the decades-long investigation, marked by missteps, misidentifications, and the relentless search for answers. Explore the challenges of solv...

On December 7, 2024, a devastating explosion rocked a residential building in The Hague, leaving six people dead, many injured, and a community forever changed. In this episode of The Lowest Crime , we uncover the investigation into what initially appeared to be a tragic accident but turned out to be a deliberate act of revenge. Trigger warning: This episode discusses violence, death, and loss.