What is the episode about?
Danske Drabssager highlights in this episode one of the most shocking cases of youth crime in Denmark, where two teenage boys chose to take the life of their peer. The episode, titled 'The Murder with the Hammer', goes through the gruesome details of how the perpetrators lured the victim into a trap with the intention of committing extreme violence. Under the guidance of host Stine Bolther, listeners gain insight into a case that not only shocked the local community but also experienced investigators, due to the low age of those involved and the cynicism with which the crime was carried out. The case is now part of the extensive archive in a href='/krimidex/danske-drabssager'>Danske Drabssager /a>.
The case behind the episode
The crime began as a planned assault, where the two perpetrators led their friend to a secluded location. Here, the situation quickly escalated from threats to direct life-threatening violence. The perpetrators first attempted to strangle the victim, after which they used a brought hammer to deliver several fatal blows. What makes the case particularly macabre are the events immediately following the murder; the two teenagers chose to strip their victim completely and leave him dying in a corner before they left the scene without calling for help. The investigation, which is described in detail in the podcast, focuses on the technical evidence and the interrogations that led to the arrest of the two young men. The lack of a clear motive in relation to the nature of the violence stands as a central question in the case, which ended with a conviction in the Danish courts. The case can be compared to other serious cases in a href='/krimidex/ungdomskriminalitet'>KrimiDex — Youth Crime /a>.
About the podcast
a href='/profil/danske-drabssager'>Danske Drabssager /a> produced by RadioPlay is one of the most recognized true crime formats in Denmark. Through interviews with the police officers who handled the cases, as well as forensic experts, the series provides a factual and respectful overview of real events. Season 13 continues this tradition by delving into both historical and more recent cases that have shaped Danish legal consciousness. Stine Bolther serves as the consistent voice, ensuring that the complex legal and investigative processes are communicated understandably to the listener.