True Crime Finland

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer, the saying goes. But what if your friends become your enemies?

Podcast promo for this week: Whispered True Stories

For more background on Jari Aarnio, please listen to episodes 017 – 019.

This episode was researched by Ilmari Walker. Additional research by me.

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Art is by Mark Pernia. You can email him at markperniaa(at)gmail.com

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In the early morning hours of October 22, 1997, officers on duty at the Helsinki police station were alerted to Hotel Palace that had apparently been robbed. But they would soon come to the horrible realization that there was much more to the story.

Podcast promo for this week: Killafornia Dreaming

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In 2008, Hannu Kailajärvi was found hiding in a tiny red cottage in Sweden. Thousands of people had been waiting for this moment: they wanted to know where their money was.

Podcast promo for this week: Crime In movies

Big thanks go out to Roope and Riitta for supporting me on Patreon! There, you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to scripts, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards. Visit the page at https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefinland

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Art is by Mark Pernia. You can email him at markperniaa(at)gmail.com

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Jori Lasonen was sure someone had created a fake drug debt in his name and now, a hit man was after him. He was so sure that he went to his father’s gun cabinet and picked out a rifle. In his mind, the only safe place was in police custody.

If you would like to support Valon Vuoksi, you can find their website here: http://www.valonvuoksi.fi/

Podcast promo for this week: Dark Poutine

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Art is by Mark Pernia. You can email him at markperniaa(at)gmail.com

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This is a special collaboration episode with my amazing friends Kate (Ignorance Was Bliss) and Bonnie (Wining About Crime). We talk about the silk stocking murderer - a case that has a connection to both Canada and Finland. This is one of those rare instances where you will hear me talk more freely and give you facts about Finnish war history.

Suggested reading for Finns: Kallonen, K. (2016). Tähtilippu talvisodassa: Amerikan suomalaisen legioonan tuntematon tarina.

On the last day of the winter break, Marja Mäntylä was found deceased inside her home. The apartment was ransacked and written on the kitchen wall with something red was the text “Zorro thanked”. This was no natural death.

Podcast promo for this week: Crime on the mind

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Art is by Mark Pernia. You can email him at markperniaa(at)gmail.com

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Pekka Seppänen a.k.a Sarjahukuttaja, “The Serial Drowner”, wreaked havoc and fear in a small village in Eastern Finland, abusing and tormenting addicts until one too many died in his hands. This episode details some extreme violence and cruelty towards animals – it will not be suitable for all listeners.

Podcast promo for this week: Suspect Convictions

I want to give a big thank you to Lisa for supporting me on Patreon! There, you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards. Visit the page at https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefinland

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Art is by Mark Pernia. You can email him at markperniaa(at)gmail.com

Music is "Night" by VVSMUSIC

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A child failed by the authorities and abused by the one who was supposed to care for her grows up to become a strong woman who won’t let her story be forgotten. Please use your discretion, this episode deals with sexual abuse and specifically incest – it is not suitable for all listeners.

Podcast promo for this week: The Short Stories of Augie Peterson.

If you would like to support me, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards.

I want to give a big thank you to Denise for supporting me on Patreon! There, you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards. Visit the page at https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefinland

You can find my podcast swag store at https://www.redbubble.com/people/tc-finland/shop?asc=u

Art is by Mark Pernia. You can email him at markperniaa(at)gmail.com

Music is "Night" by VVSMUSIC

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After years of arguing with his neighbors, vandalizing houses and smashing cars, Mika Muranen decided he needed a rifle.

This episode was researched by Ilmari Walker.

Podcast promo for this week: Wining about Crime

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Art is by Mark Pernia. You can email him at markperniaa(at)gmail.com

Music is "Night" by VVSMUSIC

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This is the story of the rise and fall of one of Finland’s most popular and well-known hosts, Axl Smith. It’s also a story about how much power the media really has.

Podcast promos for this week: Dark Histories and The Lady Killers Podcast

I want to give a big thank you to Denise for supporting me on Patreon! There, you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards. Visit the page at https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefinland

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Art is by Mark Pernia. You can email him at markperniaa(at)gmail.com

Music is "Night" by VVSMUSIC

Are you interested in advertising on this podcast? Find out more at https://www.advertisecast.com/TrueCrimeFinland

You can email me at [email protected] with any questions, suggestions or feedback. iTunes reviews are also much appreciated.

You can find all my episodes on https://truecrimefinland.squarespace.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Also, please feel free to join the Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/507039419636994/) for the podcast. In addition, I’m on Twitter at tc_finland