Murderers/Criminals from Scandinavia and Nordic countries are no different. These Finnish, Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish killers are notable for their lack of regard for human life. From murderous nurses to killers who committed random acts of violence. Come sit and have a listen as we learn more about Nordic and Scandinavian criminals.
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A chronological journey through the history of Scandinavia from the last ice age to the dawn of the space age. Geographically, we cover the five modern Nordic countries of Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Sweden and Finland—as well as a few other bits and pieces here and there where it‘s relevant. Visit the SHP shop: bit.ly/podshpshop Make a donation: patreon.com/scandinavianhistory
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The Innovators is an interview show from Scandinavian MAN, hosted by editor-in-chief Konrad Olsson.
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Lyt med når vi tager dig tættere på din klub og gør dig klogere på klubliv og aktiviteter, golfspillet, banerne, nye tiltag og projekter, myter og ikke mindst fremtidsplaner på The Scandinavian. Speakere vil være både medarbejdere, medlemmer og bestyrelse. Podcasten vil foregå på dansk og engelsk. Er der emner du mener vi bør tage op - så skriv til membership@thescandinavian.dk
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For 30 år siden mistede 159 mennesker livet under mordbranden på Scandinavian Star. I en ny podcastserie fortæller overlevende og pårørende om, hvad tragedien har gjort ved dem. Politikens journalist Lars Halskov følger nye spor i efterforskningen og blotlægger, hvordan myndighederne svigtede. For hvem satte ild på skibet? Det er aldrig blevet opklaret.
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A Scandinavian take on Spanish football from two Swedish journalists who lived and worked in Spain covering LaLiga.
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A history of the Norwegian men's chorus of the USA and Norway and news reports
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Love, Lies, and Murder: The Case of Martin Törnblad and Sara Lundblad
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 2001-2002 Location: Sweden The Case of Martin Törnblad and Sara Lundblad Victim(s): 1 Method: Murder, Fraud The Martin Törnblad and Sara Lundblad case is a notable Swedish criminal case that revolves around the brutal murder of Sara Lundblad in 2012. Sara was found dead in …
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In the late 1630s, tensions were once again rising between Denmark and Sweden. The Danish king was spoiling for a war, and in 1643 he got it. But not in the way he’d expected. Or wanted. Still, the conflict is remembered as Christian IV’s finest hour.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Murderers: Joe Erling Jahr and Ole Nicolai Kvisler
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 2001-2002 Location: Norway Murderers: Joe Erling Jahr and Ole Nicolai Kvisler Victim(s): 2 Official Victims (Several Unofficials) Method: Murder, Racially Motivated Crimes In 2001, Benjamin Hermansen, a 15-year-old of mixed Norwegian-Ghanaian heritage, was murdered in Oslo …
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The Child Molester & Murderer: Antti Veikko "Jammu" Siltavuori (Jammu's Perspective)
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 1959 - 1989 Location: Finland The Child Molester & Murderer: Antti Veikko "Jammu" Siltavuori Victim(s): 10-12 victims Method: Sexual Assault, Pedophilia, Rape, Murder Jammu Siltavuori was a Finnish serial killer responsible for the abduction and murder of two young girls in…
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The Swedes spent the early 1640s trying to win the war, but even if they were successful on the battlefield, every campaign season seemed to end with them retreating north with an Imperial army in pursuit.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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The Child Molester and Murderer: Antti Veikko "Jammu" Siltavuori
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 1959 - 1989 Location: Finland The Child molester and Murderer: Antti Veikko "Jammu" Siltavuori Victim(s): 10-12 victims Method: Sexual Assault, Pedophilia, Rape, Murder Jammu Siltavuori was a Finnish serial killer responsible for the abduction and murder of two young girls …
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Serial Criminal Child Molester: Erik Andersen (The Pocket Man)
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 1976-2008 Location: Norway Serial Criminal Child molester: Erik Andersen (The Pocket Man) Victim(s): 1 Murder, 2 Children Accused Method: Sexual Assault, Pedophilia, Rape Erik Andersen, often referred to as "The Pocket Man," is a notorious figure from Norway known for his i…
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After the death of Gustavus Adolphus, his trusted advisor and chancellor Axel Oxenstierna was left to pick up the pieces. In the years that followed, he worked tirelessly to avoid a total collapse of the Swedish positions on the continent. It was not an easy job.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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1632 was a year of victories and triumphs for the Swedes. They moved through the Holy Roman Empire capturing everything in their way. In the fall, they were back where they had started a year earlier, on a muddy field outside Leipzig, ready to fight a new Imperial army.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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In September 1631, the Swedish and the Imperial armies finally stood face to face. The battle took place just north of Leipzig, close to the village of Breitenfeld. It turned out to be the ultimate test for the new Swedish military tactics.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Most German Protestants weren’t particularly happy about the Swedish intervention in the Thirty Years’ War. But Gustavus Adolphus didn’t care. He had come to save them–whether they wanted to or not.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Throughout this gripping season, we have explored the haunting tales that have captivated audiences worldwide. From the icy landscapes of Norway to the streets of Stockholm, we have unraveled the mysteries behind unsolved murders, intricate heists, and enigmatic disappearances. As we reach th…
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After the wars in Russia and Poland finally started to wind down, the thrill-junkie on the Swedish throne decided he also wanted to try his luck playing the role of Savior of German Protestants.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Unsolved Child Murder: Death of Kevin Hjalmarsson
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 1998-2017 Location: Sweden Unsolved Child Murder: Death of Kevin Hjalmarsson Victim(s): 1 Murder, 2 Children Accused Method: Strangulation, Possible Accidental Death In Arvika, Sweden, on August 16, 1998, the lifeless body of four-year-old Kevin Hjalmarsson was discovered. …
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Cannibal and Murderers: Virpi Butt and Janne Hyvönen
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 2002 - 2003 Location: Finland Cannibal and Murderers: Virpi Butt and Janne Hyvönen Victim(s): 2 Method: Stabbing, Cannibalism, Murder Virpi Butt, formerly recognized as the TV gladiator Timantti, and Janne Hyvönen were found guilty of murder and received life sentences. Thi…
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Encouraged by his success in the war against Sweden, Christian IV decided to get involved in the developing conflict in the Holy Roman Empire. He was convinced that a military genius like him would be able to save his Protestant coreligionists from the Catholic threat.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Unsolved Murder: The Trude Espås Case
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 1996 - TBD Location: Norway Unsolved Murder: The Trude Espås Case Victim(s): 1 Method: Unknown The Trude Espås case stands out as one of Norway's most extensively discussed investigations and unsolved cases. In total, over 3,000 witnesses from nearly 40 countries were inter…
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Happy Mother's Day!!! Check out our previous episodes to get caught up! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/blank-light License code: A1C1SZ12UFNPUARU Support the show Be sure to follow us on all of our social media platforms (including Twitch). If you…
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Christian IV of Denmark wanted to prove that he was a proper king. So he started a war against Sweden to win glory and, hopefully, reestablish the Kalmar Union.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 1995 - 2010 Location: Finland Serial Killer: Esa Åkerlund Victim(s): 4-5 Method: Aggravated Assault, Shooting Esa Åkerlund, born on 5 July 1969, is a Finnish serial killer with a troubling criminal history. Initially, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 1995 murde…
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Murderer: Johanna Möller (aka The Arboga Woman) [Part. 2]
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 2014-2016 Location: Sweden Murderer: Johanna Möller (aka The Arboga Woman) Victim(s): 2-3 Method: Murder, Manipulation In August 2016, Sweden was rattled by a gruesome family tragedy named the Arboga murder. A man was discovered brutally stabbed to death, and his wife sever…
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When John III died, his son Sigismund took over as king of Sweden. Sigismund was already king of Poland, so he already had some relevant experience. Still, there were two problems: Sigismund was a Catholic, and his uncle Karl really wanted the crown.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Murderer vs. Mastermind: Who's Truly Responsible?
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) In the context of a crime, the distinction between a murderer and a mastermind lies in their roles and levels of direct involvement in the unlawful activities. A murderer carries out the violent act of taking a life, while a mastermind is the architect behind a sophisticated criminal plan, of…
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Murderer: Johanna Möller (aka The Arboga Woman) [Part. 1]
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 2014-2016 Location: Sweden Murderer: Johanna Möller (aka The Arboga Woman) Victim(s): 2-3 Method: Murder, Manipulation In August 2016, Sweden was rattled by a gruesome family tragedy named the Arboga murder. A man was discovered brutally stabbed to death, and his wife sever…
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As soon as the war with Denmark was over, Sweden got itself involved in a new conflict with Russia. The war started because king John refused to give up his wife or Estonia to the Russians. He also refused to accept the Reformation.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Wrongful Conviction: Atle Hage (Add-on to Fritz Moen)
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 1984 - 1998 Location: Norway Wrongful Conviction: Atle Hage Victim(s): 1 Method: Sexual Assault (includes aggravated), Wrongful Conviction In 1984, Atle Hage faced a wrongful conviction for sexually abusing his son and daughter, resulting in a three-year prison sentence. Th…
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years of Incident: 1978 - 2008 Location: Norway Wrongfully Convicted: Fritz Moen Victim(s): 1 Method: Wrongful Conviction Fritz Yngvar Moen was a Norwegian man wrongfully convicted of two distinct murders, serving a total of 18 years in prison. After the convictions were quashed, an official …
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In 1568, Erik XIV of Sweden had never felt better. He had recovered from his temporary madness, he had chased off an invading Danish army and he had married the woman he loved. The future looked bright. At least if you weren’t looking too closely.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Scandinavian Crimes New Episodes Coming!
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) The last few months we have had a lot of things going on and we currently have burned through our reserve of episodes. We are going to spend this week (and the next) recouping our reservoir of episodes as we move past these challenging few months (in a good challenging way) so that we can mak…
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Religious Cult: The Knutby Case (Part. 2)
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2000 - 2016 Location: Sweden Religious Cult: The Knutby Case Victim(s): 3+ Method: Blunt Force, Gunshot, Abuse, Sexual Assault The Knutby murder case refers to a highly publicized criminal investigation that took place in Knutby, Sweden, in January 2004. The case involved a seri…
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In the spring of 1567, Erik XIV had a bit of a breakdown. The war was going poorly, and his spies and his trusted advisor Jöran Persson were feeding him information about a conspiracy among the nobility. The king decided that something needed to be done.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Religious Cult: The Knutby Case (Part. 1)
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2000 - 2004 Location: Sweden Religious Cult: The Knutby Case Victim(s): 3+ Method: Blunt Force, Gunshot The Knutby murder case refers to a highly publicized criminal investigation that took place in Knutby, Sweden, in January 2004. The case involved a series of events that ultim…
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Scandinavian Crimes Taking Another Sick Day!
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Just taking this week off so that way Delila can get better, Delila isn't feeling well. I encourage you to go back and listen to the older episodes and of course, feel free to reach out online as well. Thanks again! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/adi-goldstein/…
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The Nordic Seven Years’ War lasted (spoiler!) seven years. The war ended when the combatants ran out of steam and money. There was no clear winner. There were, however, plenty of clear losers.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Unsolved: The 2006 Ulvila Homicide Case
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2006-2016 Location: Finland Unsolved: The 2006 Ulvila Homicide Case Victim(s): 4 Method: Blunt Force, Stabbed The Ulvila homicide occurred in Ulvila, Finland, on December 1, 2006. The victim was a 51-year-old Jukka S. Lahti, a social psychologist and father of four. In September…
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In the early 1560s, two inexperienced but ambitious monarchs had succeeded their fathers on the Danish and Swedish thrones. They happened to be cousins, but that didn’t stop them from spoiling for a fight over Scandinavian supremacy.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Serial Killer: Killer Nurse Christina Aistrup Hansen
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2012-2015 Location: Denmark Serial Killer: Christina Aistrup Hansen Victim(s): 4 Method: Drug Poisoning In the tranquil town of Nykobing, Denmark, June in 2016, a deeply unsettling case began to unfold, leaving the community and the medical field astounded. This gripping tale wo…
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Gustav Vasa fought to establish his family as the ruling dynasty of Sweden, and to make the House of Vasa respected as equals among other European royal houses. That was often an uphill battle, and sometimes Gustav’s efforts were even undermined by members of his own family.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Current Events: Mississippi Police and Corrections Officers Hiding Hundreds of Bodies
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Active: 2012 - Present Location: USA Victims: 215 Bodies Found Crime: Police Coverup, Various Deaths Families of people who were buried in a pauper's field next to the Hinds County Penal Farm near Jackson, Miss., are calling for a federal investigation into the burials, which took …
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Update: The Terrorist Anders Behring Breivik
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Year(s) of Active: July 22nd, 1992 Location: Norway Victims: 77 victims (Deaths), 209 (Injured) Crime: Mass shootings, Murder, Terrorism, Bombing Anders Behring Breivik began his series of domestic terrorist acts on July 22. His attacks include the bombing of government property, civilians, a…
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We interrupt our regular programming for a special episode about the surprise abdication of Queen Margaret II of Denmark.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Serial Killer: The Tistedalen Murders
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 1991-1993 Location: Norway Serial Killer: Roger Herbert Haglund Victim(s): 4 Method: Murder, Robbery Tistedalen, nestled in the region of Østfold, Norway, the once flourishing sawmill industry played a pivotal role in shaping the tight-knit community. As the dawn of the 20th cen…
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Gustav Vasa was the Swedish king who had to deal with the largest number of peasant rebellions. In the 1540s, he was also faced with the largest peasant rebellion of all time–at least in Scandinavia. He handled it like he always did, with skillful diplomacy, shrewd politics and overwhelming, brute force.…
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) With the holiday season upon us, we've decided to take a brief hiatus from our podcasting schedule to fully embrace the magic and warmth of this special time with our loved ones. We believe that this break will allow us to return refreshed, rejuvenated, and brimming with new ideas and stories…
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Cannibal: Isakin Jonsson (aka Jonsson Drabbad)
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: November 2010 - 2017 Location: Sweden Cannibal: Jonsson Jonsson Victim(s): 1 Method: Decapitation, Cannibalism, Selling Voodoo Dolls, Murder Isakin Jonsson also known as the Skara Cannibal is a Swedish man who murdered the mother of five Helle Christensen in Skara, Sweden in Nov…
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Even though the Lutheran Reformation was relatively moderate in Sweden to begin with, Gustav Vasa’s religious and financial reforms still provoked a number of rebellions with fanciful names throughout the country.Bởi Mikael Shainkman
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2010 Location: Norway Murder: Faiza Ashraf Victim(s): 1 Method: Harassment, Suffocation (Trunk) Faiza Ashraf, a 26-year-old Pakistani-Norwegian woman, was abducted on February 3, 2010, from a bus stop in Haslum, Bærum, while she was on her way to work. Her lifeless body was late…
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Send us a text Scandinavian Crimes (w/ Devante & Delila) Years Active: 2003-2004 Location: Denmark Sexual Assault: The Tonders Case Victim(s): 2 Method: Sexual Assault, Rape, Abuse The Tønders case is one of the worst cases in Danish criminal history about the sexual abuse of children. The father loaned and rented out his two daughters to a number …
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Unlike his Danish counterpart, Gustav Vasa wasn’t particularly interested in the Lutheran Reformation. At least not to begin with. But when he realized he could solve his money problems by confiscating Church property, Lutheranism started to sound much more interesting to the heavily indebted king of Sweden.…
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