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 much for your understanding — I can’t wait to be back with more true crime stories soon!

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 we'll examine one of the most debated cases in Dutch true crime history!

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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 her murder. Over the years, police have reopened the case, even using groundbreaking campaigns like a 3D hologram of Betty to appeal for new witnesses. Yet the question remains: who killed Betty Szabó?

In this episode of The Lowest Crime, we retrace Betty’s story, the investigation that followed, and the haunting questions that continue to surround one of the most disturbing unsolved murders in the Netherlands.

⚠️ Listener discretion is advised: this episode contains descriptions of extreme physical violence.

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 that day, tracing how the fire started, how the explosions unfolded, and how survivors experienced the chaos. We also explore the investigation, lawsuits, and political fallout that followed, and why questions about responsibility and accountability continue to linger more than two decades later. This is the story of a catastrophe that reshaped Dutch safety regulations and left an indelible mark on Enschede and the Netherlands as a whole.

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 history.

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 she was found, the forensic details, and new leads in one of the most haunting cold cases in Dutch criminal history.

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.

⚠️ Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence and trauma related to a terrorist attack. Listener discretion is advised.

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 of his actions.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of crimes against children, including murder and abuse. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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 Anass a victim of suicide after bullying? Or could this have been a case of foul play that was too quickly dismissed? Is this actually a cold case?

⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses the death of a minor, suicide, and potential foul play.

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📞 If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please contact 113 Suicide Prevention at 113.nl or call 0800-0113 in the Netherlands. In the U.S., reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.