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Episodes

Episode 12: Familicide in Karkkila: Part 2 16.12.2023 1:32:16

This week, we're back in Karkkila, Finland to finish off the sad tale of Sini, Jasmin, and Junnu. We discuss the possible societal pressures, and failures that could have caused a mother to take the lives of her own young children. Episode Sources

Episode 11: Familicide in Karkkila: Part 1 09.12.2023 1:10:10

Laura starts us off on a two-part episode which takes place in Karkkila, Finland. This week we'll discuss the tragedies and mishaps that lead up to the final, deadly act in next week's episode. Episode Sources

Episode 10: Dead Man of Kiruna 02.12.2023 1:02:38

This week we're headed to Kiruna, Sweden. We discuss a curious case of a dead man. How did he get there, where is he from, and most importantly, who is he? Join us in discussing possible scenarios of how he turned up deceased in Sweden.

Episode 9: First Kidnapping Case in Hungary: Part 2 27.11.2023 1:20:54

Continuing from last week, we're delving more into the disappearance of Helga Farkas. We discuss multiple theories, but what do you think happened? Episode Sources

Episode 8: First Kidnapping Case in Hungary: Part 1 20.11.2023 1:22:25

This is the first installment of a kidnapping case in Orosháza, Hungary. Seventeen year old Helga Farkas was last seen in her red Mazda sports car on June 27th, 1991. Join us this week as we discuss Hungary's first official kidnapping case. Episode Sources

Episode 7: Jutta Hoffmann, Cold Case in Lindenfels 11.11.2023 44:58

Laura's story this week, has us staying in Germany, but this time we're in Lindenfels, Germany. Is this another cold case? Let's see. Episode Sources

Episode 6: The Don Juan of Kishu 05.11.2023 1:29:35

This week we're headed to Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. Is it true that in love, age is only a number? Should you ever give yourself a nickname? Is the murderer always the one with the most obvious motive? Listen to find out! Episode Sources

Episode 5: The Szeged Witch Trials 28.10.2023 1:11:02

Just in time for Halloween, we're going to be in Szeged, Hungary! Everyone's heard of the witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts but we doubt you've heard of the Szeged Witch Trials. Listen to this week's episode to find out what went down in 18th century Szeged. Episode Sources

Episode 4: Beatrice Jaekel, Cold Case in Mönchengladbach 21.10.2023 1:01:48

This week we're going to the "Rhein's Manchester", a.k.a. Mönchengladbach, Germany. This cold case is frustratingly unsolved, but hopefully can be closed one day. Episode Sources

Episode 3: Gold Murders of Siuntio 14.10.2023 1:29:36

This week we're headed to Siuntio, Finland. What does Nazi gold, a celebrated war veteran, and a double murder have in common? Listen to the episode to find out! Episode Sources

Episode 2: The Monster of Martfű 08.10.2023 1:31:55

On this episode, we'll take you to Martfű, Hungary. It seems to be a textbook case of a rapist/serial killer, but instead, it includes the conviction of an innocent man. So who is actually the Monster of Martfű? Trigger warning for the discussion of sexual abuse. Episode sources

Episode 1: Eckerö Burning 30.09.2023 1:03:54

Bringing you to the Åland Islands in Finland this week to discuss a hot case of murder.