The Lowest Crime

Send us a textWhat if a simple pen could become a murder weapon? In today's episode, we dive into the intriguing Big Pen Case—a true crime mystery that has left experts and the public baffled for decades. On the evening of May 26, 1991, 21-year-old Jim returned to his mother’s home, only to discover her lifeless body with an intact pen buried deep in her brain. We’ll explore

Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into the tragic and chilling case of Ichelle van de Velde, a murder that shocked her community. Not only was the crime itself heart-wrenching, but the gruesome manner in which the perpetrator disposed of her body left everyone reeling. Join me as we explore crucial moments—from the alarming signs her family noticed to the harrowing discover

Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into the tragic case of Marianne Vaatstra, a vibrant 16-year-old from Friesland whose life was cut short on May 1st, 1999. We’ll explore how the initial investigation was marred by unfounded suspicions against asylum seekers and the challenges faced in the pursuit of justice. With advancements in DNA testing, we discuss how new evidence ult

Send us a textOn August 27, 2001, beachgoers at Nulde made a horrifying discovery: the torso of a child washed ashore. In today’s episode, we delve into the tragic and chilling murder of Rowena Rikkers, infamously known as the girl from Nulde (Het Meisje Van Nulde). We’ll explore the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking case, the investigation that followed, and the las

Send us a textWhat if the justice system got it wrong? The Schiedam Park murder case is a story that questions police investigations and ethical boundaries. When Nienke Kleiss and her friend Maikel were brutally attacked in Beatrix Park in Schiedam in June of the year 2000, the authorities faced immense pressure from the public, leading to aggressive interrogation techniques, and t

Send us a textWhat drives a seemingly perfect mother to murder her husband and daughter with an ax? In this episode we unravel the haunting case of Elzeline K., a devoted mother and wife whose life took a horrifying turn one September night in 2008. Listen in as we piece together the tragic transformation of Elzeline K. and consider the broader implications of this heartbreaking st

Send us a textIn this episode of The Lowest Crime, we take a look at the heartbreaking case of Anne Faber, a 25-year-old woman who went missing during a bike ride around Utrecht in September 2017. We discuss the intense search efforts, the arrest of Michael P., and the shocking details of the crime.We'll also talk about the impact of Anne's case on the Dutch justice system, leading

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