True Crime Finland -podcast
The land of the midnight sun has a darker side not many know of. This podcast aims to explore Finnish crimes and criminals, both well-known and forgotten.
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 week: Stolen From Me Huge thanks to Antti for becoming a new patron! On Patreon, you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, scripts, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards.
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 in Finland, you can find the four-part TV movie on Yle Areena. This is the last episode of 2020. Thank you so much for your support during this tough year.
Episode 079 : Autokaistasurma (The Drive-thru murders)
Esa Åkerlund had been paroled just six months earlier when he arrived at the Porvoo McDonald’s 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 headphones. Sudio is currently having a Black Friday sale that is running from November 23rd to November 30th: during this time, you can get 25% off any purchase plus an extra 10% off with my discount code TCF10. That’s a total of 35% off! Huge thanks to Norma and Robin for becoming new patrons!
Episode 078 : Ylistaro murder case
On an autumn evening, a farmer noticed a young man laying on the bottom of a ditch, deceased. When the police started investigating the case, they soon uncovered the man's family was involved. If you are able to and would like to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, scripts, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards.
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 the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, scripts, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards.
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 the inspiration to cover an arson! **IMPORTANT** As some of you may know, I am a university student. The new semester starts next week and I'm going on my final year. I'm supposed to graduate next spring if all goes well and because of that, after today's episode I will switch my schedule and publish new episodes only once a month.
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 to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, scripts, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards.
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 against children.
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 Patron! On Patreon, you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, scripts, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards.
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 for you. In Finland, you can call Nollalinja at 080 005 005. In an acute situation, please reach out to the emergency exchange. Huge thanks go out to Melissa becoming a new Patron!
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 as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, scripts, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards. I’ve sent out some swag to Patrons – if you have not given me your address yet, please check your messages!
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 is available for you: in Finland, you can call Nollalinja at 080 005 005 or Naisten Linja at 0800 02400. Thank you to Marko for the case request! If you have a case in mind you would like me to cover, please don't hesitate to reach out. Huge thanks to Scott for upgrading their pledge on Patreon!
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 month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, scripts, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards. I’ve sent out some swag to Patrons – if you have not given me your address yet, please check your messages!
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 police by phone at 612612 or by email coldcase@jersey.police.pnn.uk.
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. Huge thanks to Tomas and Valentin for becoming new patrons! On Patreon, you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, scripts, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards.
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 little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, scripts, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards.
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 details domestic violence and a crime against a child – it will not be suitable for all. If you or someone you know is in a similar situation, help is available for you: in Finland, you can call Naistenlinja at 0800 02400 or Nollalinja at 080 005 005.
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 is available for you: in Finland, you can call Naistenlinja at 0800 02400 or Nollalinja at 080 005 005. In an acute situation, please reach out to the emergency exchange. Podcast promo for this week: Fetal Abduction Huge thanks to Mitchell and Kate for becoming new patrons!
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 to help me with the costs of this podcast, you can do that on Patreon where you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, scripts, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards.
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 you can donate as little as two dollars a month and in return, get exclusive access to ad-free episodes, scripts, bonus episodes on various topics and other nice rewards.
