True Crime Finland

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The land of the midnight sun has a darker side not many know of.

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Veli Matti Huohvanainen is considered one of the most dangerous Finnish criminals. He is one of the very few to be sentenced to life in prison twice for extremely violent crimes. Huge thanks to Laura, Jeanette and Bailey for becoming ...

True Crime Finland episodes:

09.24.2021 Episode 083 : Metsuri (The Lumberjack) – Veli Matti Huohvanainen Veli Matti Huohvanainen is considered one of the most dangerous Finnish criminals. He is one of the very few to be sentenced to life in prison twice for extremely violent crimes. Huge thanks to Laura, Jeanette and Bailey for becoming ...
08.27.2021 Episode 082 : Mikkelin panttivankidraama (Mikkeli hostage drama) On the 8th of August in 1986, a man entered a bank office in Helsinki. With him, he had a sawn-off shotgun and a sports bag full of explosives.
01.29.2021 Episode 081 : Punavuoren kaksoissurma (Punavuori double murder) In February of 1992, a passerby called the Helsinki police to report a car that was sitting at a parking lot. The trunk had been left unlocked and inside, he saw what looked like a body. Podcast promo for this ...
12.25.2020 Episode 080 : Pihtiputaan poliisisurmat (Pihtiputaa police murders) On Friday, the 7th of March in 1969, police were called to the small village of Korppinen in Pihtiputaa to calm down farmer Tauno Pasanen. The film recommendation for this month is Kahdeksan surmanluotia by Mikko Niskanen. If you are ...
11.27.2020 Episode 079 : Autokaistasurma (The Drive-thru murders) Esa Åkerlund had been paroled just six months earlier when he arrived at the Porvoo McDonalds Drive-thru in Southern Finland in July of 2010. This episode is brought to you by Sudio, a lifestyle brand that creates high-quality and stylish ...
10.30.2020 Episode 078 : Ylistaro murder case On an autumn evening, a farmer noticed a young man laying on the bottom of a ditch. When the police started investigating the case, they soon uncovered the man's family was involved. If you are able to and would like ...
09.25.2020 Episode 077 : Seija Mörö In the summer of 2008, a couple had made their way to Porvoo, located in Southern Finland to fish, when they noticed something light-colored floating in the water. If you are able to and would like to help me with ...
08.28.2020 Episode 076 : Tampere pizzeria arson A newspaper deliverer had just entered into an apartment building to complete their daily round when the main door smashed into pieces and combustion fumes started flowing in. This case was partly a listener suggestion – thank you Derek for ...
08.14.2020 Episode 075 : Liftarimurhat (The hitchhiker murders) Three girls go missing in similar circumstances only a month apart. Some of their belongings are soon found scattered around Southern Finland. Podcast promo for this week : The Harpy Hour Podcast If you are able to and would like ...
07.31.2020 Episode 074 : Euran Daltonit (Eura Dalton brothers) A series of thefts and bank robberies around Western Finland towards the end of the 90’s had the police scratching their heads about who could be guilty. This episode details domestic violence and more specifically both mental and physical violence ...
07.17.2020 Episode 073 : Mikko Alanen A wealthy couple, Mikko and Maria Alanen, moved to Spain in the autumn of 2009. A few months later, Mikko decided to return to Finland. He was soon found deceased in his office. If you have any information about this ...
07.03.2020 Episode 072 : Jäälin soramonttumurha (Jääli gravel pit murder) In November of 2018, a young man is reported missing in Oulu, located in Northern Finland. If you are able to and would like to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where ...
06.19.2020 Episode 071 : Jyväskylän kirjastopuukotus (Jyväskylä library stabbing incident) On the 30th of January in 2013, three men arrived at the door of a lecture hall where a book about the far right in Finland was being introduced to the public. If you are able to and would like ...
06.05.2020 Episode 070 : Uunisurma (The oven murder) Mother and wife Hilkka Saarinen mysteriously disappeared into thin air during Christmas preparations in 1960. This episode details domestic violence – it will not be suitable for all. If you or someone you know is in a similar situation, help ...
05.22.2020 Episode 069 : Ivalon perhesurma (Ivalo familicide) On an October afternoon in 2018, Mari was going to pick up her daughter Veera from daycare. When she arrived, she was told Veera had already left. Find Mari’s blog at surupaivakirja.fi and her Instagram account at surupaivakirja. This episode ...
05.08.2020 Episode 068 : Nekalan kaksoismurha (Nekala double murder) In the early morning hours of Tuesday, the 21st of August in 2007, a newspaper deliverer noticed a wooden building apartment was in burning up. Huge thanks to Lyman for becoming a new Patron! On Patreon, you can donate as ...
03.20.2020 Episode 067 : Tuula Höök 20-year-old Tuula Höök moved to the island of Jersey in the hopes of bettering her language skills and furthering her career dreams of becoming a model. If you have any information about this case, please reach out to the States ...
03.06.2020 Episode 066 : Taksimurha (Taxi murder) + update on Janne Raninen & Jari Aarnio A young taxi driver and his car mysteriously disappear during the night shift. Huge thanks to Robyn for becoming a new Patron and to Kevin for upgrading their pledge! On Patreon, you can donate as little as two dollars a ...
02.21.2020 Episode 065 : Ari Lahdenmäki A respected journalist specialized in writing about social issues turns out to be a predator. This episode details sexual violence and will not be suitable for all, please use your discretion. If you have been in a similar situation, help ...
02.07.2020 Episode 064 : Malagan bussiturma (Málaga bus accident) In April of 2008, a bus transporting 48 Finns to the Málaga airport crashed only minutes away from its final destination. Huge thanks to Kevin and Astrid for upgrading their pledges on Patreon! On Patreon, you can donate as little ...
01.24.2020 Episode 063 : Sellon ampumavälikohtaus (Sello shooting incident) One man’s extreme jealousy leads to extreme actions. This episode details domestic violence. It will not be suitable for all listeners, so please use your discretion. If you or someone you know is in a similar situation, help is available ...
01.10.2020 Episode 062 : Sarjakuristaja (The serial strangler) Deemed one of the most dangerous Finnish criminals, the serial strangler has been paroled time and time again only for him to commit more violent crimes. This episode details crimes against children, sexual violence in all of its forms and ...
12.27.2019 Episode 061 : Takakonttimurha (The trunk murder) In January of 1996, an officer at the Malmi police station was examining a stolen vehicle when they discovered a body in the trunk. Podcast promo for this week: The Unseen Huge thanks go out to Astrid becoming a new ...
12.13.2019 Episode 060 : Pesäpallon sopupeliskandaali (Finnish baseball match-fixing scandal) In the 1990’s, there was strong desire to make baseball, Finland’s national sports, more popular all over the country. However, the attempts backfired when team leaders and players alike got embroiled in a scandal like the Finnish world of sports ...
11.29.2019 Episode 059 : Seinäjoen teinisurma (Seinäjoki teenager murder) In the spring of 2015, a teenage girl was found deceased in the suburbs of Seinäjoki. Podcast promo for this week: True Crime Island Huge thanks go out to Kevin and Dinosaur Vlogs for becoming new Patrons! On Patreon, you ...
11.15.2019 Episode 058 : Alma Kartano In the 1920’s, two women started a religious sect, believing that the end of the world was in sight. Gaston Luga: for a limited Black Friday deal get 25% off and a free travel bag! If you missed this deal, ...
11.01.2019 Episode 057 : Hammasmurhaaja (the tooth murderer) In 1990, a young man contacted the Helsinki police about his mother’s death ten years prior – he was adamant his father had killed her. Gaston Luga: get 15% off any purchase by using the offer code TRUECRIME at checkout ...
10.18.2019 Episode 056 : Markus Pönkä 20-year-old Markus Pönkä was arrested in Estonia on an international warrant relating to a fraud case, when a body was found in his apartment. But that is only the very beginning of this story. A fellow student who is studying ...
10.04.2019 Episode 055 : Special collaboration Panama papers with Courtney from Cult of Domesticity This week, Courtney from Cult of Domesticity and I are discussing the Panama papers, the biggest information leak in recent times.
09.20.2019 Episode 054 : Kyllikki Saari (+update on Jarmo Björkqvist) 17-year-old Kyllikki Saari was returning from a devotional service by bike when she vanished into thin air. Podcast promo for this week: Canadian True Crime If you are able to and would like to help me with the costs of ...
09.06.2019 Episode 053 : Kampin autopommi (Kamppi car bomb) A car bomb explodes in the center of Helsinki in broad daylight and reveals a complicated web of relationships and perceptions. Podcast promo for this week : Ghost Town If you are able to and would like to help me ...
08.23.2019 Episode 052 : Sipoo murder case In July of 2018, a story broke in the Finnish media: a company executive had been killed in their own home. If you are able to and would like to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can ...
08.09.2019 Episode 051 : Ampumaratasurmat (The shooting range murders) Towards the end of February in 1999 on a slow Sunday, officers patrolling in the center of Helsinki were tasked with a case that, at first, sounded difficult to believe. Sudio: use the code truecrimefinland at checkout to get 15% ...
07.12.2019 Episode 050 : Unisaarnaaja (The sleeping preacher) + update on Jari Aarnio At age 18, Maria Åkerblom first preached in a trance-like state on her sickbed. From there she started her career as a sleeping preacher that turned out to be her rise and fall. Sudio: use the code truecrimefinland at checkout ...
06.28.2019 Episode 049 : Felix Dahl Tired of juggling school and work and faced with a piping renovation of his apartment, 22-year-old Felix Dahl decided to take a break and travel to Goa, India, for a holiday. We are putting together a true crime event for ...
06.14.2019 Episode 048 : Europositron I apologize in advance for any echo in this episode - I had to record in an empty apartment as we moved this week On the 29th of October in 2007, inventor Rainer Partanen was arrested suspected of aggravated fraud. ...
05.31.2019 Episode 047 : Pia murders In 1991, the body of a young woman was found floating in a bay. It seemed like her case would be left unsolved until another body was discovered years later. This case was a listener suggestion – thank you Johanna ...
05.17.2019 Episode 046 : Tulilahti double murder In 1959, best friends Eine and Riitta got on their bikes to ride through Eastern Finland and see the Koli national park. They never returned from their trip. Along with the Bodom lake murders and the case of Kyllikki Saari, ...
05.03.2019 Episode 045 : Jarmo Björkqvist In the summer of 2006, Jarmo and Paula Björkqvist’s daughter was celebrating her second birthday. In the early morning hours, she was found cowering under the table by the police. This episode details a very violent case and will not ...
04.19.2019 Episode 044 : Kupittaa hospital scandal Patients at the closed unit of the Kupittaa hospital were mistreated for years without proper intervention until an extensive newspaper article revealed what had actually been going on at the G1 unit. We are putting together a true crime event ...
04.05.2019 Episode 043 : Hyvinkää shooting incident In the summer of 2012, a young man climbed on a roof, upset over a lost playful wrestling match, looking for a way to release his anger. We are putting together a true crime event for the first time here ...
03.22.2019 Episode 042 : Jenna Lepomäki In 2011, eighteen-year-old Jenna Lepomäki had something to look forward to. She was going on her first ever trip abroad. Podcast promos for this week: Elementary My Dear: The H.E.X Files Podcast and Coast to Ghost. I will be going ...
03.08.2019 Episode 041 : Kytäjä tent murders In the summer of 1972, three youngsters were found deceased in a tent they had set up at the Kytäjä mansion premises. This episode details a case involving minors and will not be suitable for all listeners, please use your ...
02.22.2019 Episode 040 : Esko Argillander After years of living under fear and the constant threat of violence caused by a loved one, something snapped. This episode details domestic violence and will not be suitable for all listeners. If you are in a similar situation, please ...
02.08.2019 Episode 039 : Turku terrorist attack The 18th of August in 2017 was the day all of Finland mourned. Podcast promo for this week: Seeing Red *** DISCLAIMER: Towards the end when I talk about Bouanane’s behavior changing in December, I’m talking about the year 2017, ...
01.25.2019 Episode 038 : Enkeli Elisa (Angel Elisa) In 2012, a tragic story about a severely bullied teenager made the headlines all over Finland. But not everything was as it seemed at first glance. This episode deals in part with suicide and bullying and will not be suitable ...
01.11.2019 Episode 037 : The Honda league In March of 1992, two masked men tried to rob a deliverer traveling by taxi. They narrowly escaped, and the police figured it was a one-off incident, until another robbery occurred. And then another one.. Podcast promo for this week: ...
12.28.2018 Episode 036 : Hyvinkään paloittelusurma (Hyvinkää dismemberment murder) This case is often referred to as the Hyvinkää ritual murder and has been described by some as one of the most horrifying cases in Finnish criminal history. This episode details extreme violence and animal cruelty – it will not ...
12.14.2018 Episode 035 : Eveliina Lappalainen On the evening of the 14th of November in 2000, fourteen-year-old Eveliina Lappalainen was returning home from dance class. She never made it. Podcast promo for this week: Murder Under the Midnight Sun Big thanks go out to Rob for ...
11.16.2018 Episode 034 : Valelääkäri Esa Laiho After ten years of practicing and 12 000 patients, it came out that Esa Laiho was not really a doctor after all. He was dubbed valelääkäri, the “fake doctor”. Shout-outs go to my brother Marko for helping me with the ...

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True Crime Finland

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True Crime Finland episodes:

Episode 083 : Metsuri (The Lumberjack) – Veli Matti Huohvanainen

Episode 082 : Mikkelin panttivankidraama (Mikkeli hostage drama)

Episode 081 : Punavuoren kaksoissurma (Punavuori double murder)

Episode 080 : Pihtiputaan poliisisurmat (Pihtiputaa police murders)

Episode 079 : Autokaistasurma (The Drive-thru murders)

Episode 078 : Ylistaro murder case

Episode 077 : Seija Mörö

Episode 076 : Tampere pizzeria arson

Episode 075 : Liftarimurhat (The hitchhiker murders)

Episode 074 : Euran Daltonit (Eura Dalton brothers)

Episode 073 : Mikko Alanen

Episode 072 : Jäälin soramonttumurha (Jääli gravel pit murder)

Episode 071 : Jyväskylän kirjastopuukotus (Jyväskylä library stabbing incident)

Episode 070 : Uunisurma (The oven murder)

Episode 069 : Ivalon perhesurma (Ivalo familicide)

Episode 068 : Nekalan kaksoismurha (Nekala double murder)

Episode 067 : Tuula Höök

Episode 066 : Taksimurha (Taxi murder) + update on Janne Raninen & Jari Aarnio

Episode 065 : Ari Lahdenmäki

Episode 064 : Malagan bussiturma (Málaga bus accident)

Episode 063 : Sellon ampumavälikohtaus (Sello shooting incident)

Episode 062 : Sarjakuristaja (The serial strangler)

Episode 061 : Takakonttimurha (The trunk murder)

Episode 060 : Pesäpallon sopupeliskandaali (Finnish baseball match-fixing scandal)

Episode 059 : Seinäjoen teinisurma (Seinäjoki teenager murder)

Episode 058 : Alma Kartano

Episode 057 : Hammasmurhaaja (the tooth murderer)

Episode 056 : Markus Pönkä

Episode 055 : *Special collaboration* Panama papers with Courtney from Cult of Domesticity

Episode 054 : Kyllikki Saari (+update on Jarmo Björkqvist)

Episode 053 : Kampin autopommi (Kamppi car bomb)

Episode 052 : Sipoo murder case

Episode 051 : Ampumaratasurmat (The shooting range murders)

Episode 050 : Unisaarnaaja (The sleeping preacher) + update on Jari Aarnio

Episode 049 : Felix Dahl

Episode 048 : Europositron

Episode 047 : Pia murders

Episode 046 : Tulilahti double murder

Episode 045 : Jarmo Björkqvist

Episode 044 : Kupittaa hospital scandal

Episode 043 : Hyvinkää shooting incident

Episode 042 : Jenna Lepomäki

Episode 041 : Kytäjä tent murders

Episode 040 : Esko Argillander

Episode 039 : Turku terrorist attack

Episode 038 : Enkeli Elisa (Angel Elisa)

Episode 037 : The Honda league

Episode 036 : Hyvinkään paloittelusurma (Hyvinkää dismemberment murder)

Episode 035 : Eveliina Lappalainen

Episode 034 : Valelääkäri Esa Laiho

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Episode 055 : Special collaboration Panama papers with Courtney from Cult of Domesticity