What is the episode about?
Danske Drabssager presents in episode 175 a review of the tragic case known as The Robbery Murder on Stien , where a mere 18-year-old business school student lost his life. Host Stine Bolther takes listeners back to the night when a group of young men showed up with an axe, a knife, and a cynical, preconceived plan for robbery. The episode outlines the events that led to the violent assault and how the police investigation quickly pointed towards a local drug environment, where conflicts are often resolved with extreme brutality.
The case behind the episode
The case of The Robbery Murder on Stien is a story of planned violence and a lack of respect for human life. The 18-year-old business school student became a victim of a group of perpetrators who, according to the investigation, acted out of a desire for financial gain through robbery. It is evident from the case files that the perpetrators were armed with both stabbing and cutting weapons, highlighting the premeditation behind the act. The investigation uncovered a network of young men involved in drug trafficking, and the case sparked a significant public debate about youth crime and gun possession in Denmark. Through interviews and technical evidence, Stine Bolther reconstructs the events, including how those involved reacted in the aftermath of the murder and how the legal system handled the complex burdens of proof against the various members of the group.
About the podcast
Danske Drabssager is one of Denmark's most popular true crime podcasts, produced for platforms like Spotify and RadioPlay. The podcast is known for its factual and detailed approach to real criminal cases, often featuring experts, former investigators, and legal professionals. Host Stine Bolther has many years of experience as a crime reporter, ensuring a high degree of professionalism and ethical awareness in the presentation of the often violent cases. The series manages to balance between the tension-filled narrative and a deeper analysis of the societal factors at play in Danish criminal history.
