The Lowest Crime

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The Lowest Crime takes a detailed look at true crime cases from the Netherlands. Each episode focuses on one case, carefully researched and fact-based. From unsolved disappearances to notable convictions, the podcast shares the stories behind the headlines and explores the questions they raise about justice. If you would like early access to new episodes, get insights in the behind the scenes and give your input on future episodes. You can support me through becoming a subscriber on patreon. Thank you so much! Link: patreon.com/TheLowestCrime

  1. The Bennekom Axe Murders: The Murders of Bert & Jacqueline van Ravenhorst

    3D AGO

    The Bennekom Axe Murders: The Murders of Bert & Jacqueline van Ravenhorst

    In this episode we examine the Bennekomse Bijlmoord, the 1996 murders of Bert and Jacqueline van Ravenhorst. On a quiet September evening, this seemingly ordinary couple was brutally attacked in their home, leaving the small community of Bennekom in shock. We explore the facts of the case, including the events leading up to the murders, the investigation that followed, and the eventual legal outcomes. While some details have been resolved, many aspects of the case remain unclear, leaving room for ongoing questions about the motives and circumstances surrounding the crime. Join us as we take an in-depth look at this complex case, covering everything from the police work to the courtroom drama, and examine the impact this tragedy had on the van Ravenhorst family and the broader community. If you want to support The Lowest Crime and get early access to episodes, occasional bonus content, and behind-the-scenes updates, you can find my Patreon at patreon.com/thelowestcrime.

    21 min
  2. Anne Frank and the System That Killed Her

    FEB 9

    Anne Frank and the System That Killed Her

    Anne Frank was fifteen years old when she died during the Holocaust. In this episode we tell Anne Frank’s story, although not case with one clear perpetrator, it is a true crime story carried out by laws, bureaucracy, obedience, and silence. We follow Anne’s life from her childhood in Germany, her family’s escape to the Netherlands, the years spent in hiding in the Secret Annex, and the events that followed her arrest and deportation to Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen. This episode also examines how ordinary people can become part of extreme harm, including a look at the famous Milgram obedience experiments and what they reveal about authority, responsibility, and compliance. This is not a story about a single act of violence — but about how persecution becomes normalized, and how systems can make cruelty feel ordinary. Content warning: This episode discusses persecution, deportation, and the death of a child during the Holocaust.

    25 min
  3. The Facebook Murder: How an Online Feud Led to the Killing of Winsie Hau

    JAN 26

    The Facebook Murder: How an Online Feud Led to the Killing of Winsie Hau

    In this episode of The Lowest Crime, we revisit the shocking 2012 killing of 15-year-old Winsie Hau in Arnhem, The Netherlands — a case that became known worldwide as the “Facebook murder.” What started as a typical teenage argument online spiraled into real-life violence when two teenagers asked a friend to attack Winsie over a dispute and cyberbullying on social media. The incident raised urgent questions about youth vulnerability, group influence, and the dangerous escalation of online conflict. We walk through the full timeline — the online feud, the planning, the attack, and the aftermath — as well as the court proceedings that followed. This episode contains detailed descriptions of violence involving a minor. Listener discretion is advised. If you want to support The Lowest Crime and get early access to episodes, occasional bonus content, and behind-the-scenes updates, you can find my Patreon at patreon.com/thelowestcrime.

    18 min
  4. The Railway Murder: Accident or Intent? The Death of Paula H

    JAN 12

    The Railway Murder: Accident or Intent? The Death of Paula H

    In this episode of The Lowest Crime, we examine the mysterious and heartbreaking death of Paula H., who died instantly when a train collided with the car she was sitting in. Was it a tragic accident—or something far more deliberate?Known in the Netherlands as the Spoorwegmoord, this case shocked the quiet town of Culemborg and raised disturbing questions about motive, panic, and what really happened on that railway crossing. We break down the evidence, eyewitness accounts, and the chilling final moments before impact. If you want to support The Lowest Crime and get early access to episodes, occasional bonus content, and behind-the-scenes updates, you can find my Patreon at patreon.com/thelowestcrime.

    17 min
  5. Dog Walker Serial Killer: The Thijs H. Murders | The Lowest Crime

    12/29/2025

    Dog Walker Serial Killer: The Thijs H. Murders | The Lowest Crime

    In May 2019, the Netherlands was shaken by the shocking case of Thijs H., a 27-year-old student who murdered three innocent dog walkers — two on the Brunssummerheide and one in Scheveningen. What led him to commit such horrific crimes? And how did the justice system handle a case where psychosis and accountability collided? In this episode of The Lowest Crime, we take a detailed look at one of the most disturbing true crime cases in Dutch history. You’ll hear how police connected the murders, what Thijs H. revealed in his chilling confession, and how his mental state became the center of a nationwide debate about responsibility, treatment, and justice. 🎙️ The Lowest Crime is a true crime podcast trying to bringing real-life stories about true crime cases from the Netherlands. #TrueCrime #TheLowestCrime #ThijsH #DutchTrueCrime #BrunssummerheideMurders #ScheveningenMurders #NetherlandsCrime #TrueCrimePodcast If you want to support The Lowest Crime and get early access to episodes, occasional bonus content, and behind-the-scenes updates, you can find my Patreon at patreon.com/thelowestcrime.

    17 min
  6. The Murder of Nicole van den Hurk: How a 15-Year Cold Case Was Finally Solved

    12/15/2025

    The Murder of Nicole van den Hurk: How a 15-Year Cold Case Was Finally Solved

    In 1995, 15-year-old Nicole van den Hurk vanished on her way to work in Eindhoven. Her disappearance shocked the Netherlands, but the case went cold for more than a decade—until a series of DNA breakthroughs exposed the shocking truth.In this episode, we retrace the investigation step by step: the early theories, the missteps, the public appeals, the controversial DNA evidence, and the dramatic courtroom battles that ultimately led to a conviction.This is the full story of one of the Netherlands’ most debated murder cases. NOTE: In 2011, Nicole van den Hurk’s stepbrother posted a message on Facebook in which he claimed to be his sister’s killer. Following this post, he was arrested in England (where he was living at the time), but he was later released due to a lack of evidence.I chose not to include a detailed account of this confession in the video. I have seen multiple videos on YouTube portray it as a heroic act to renew attention and reopen the case. However, the available Dutch sources I could find do not clearly establish his motives. I have heard interviews with him in which he states he did do it to renew the case but also other confusing and somewhat contradictory interviews. I did find that, in later statements, he also accused his father of being responsible and claimed that Nicole was pregnant by her father at the time of her death, serious allegations that I do not know to be ever proven.Because of these inconsistencies and uncertainties, I felt it was more responsible to mention his brief status as a suspect without presenting the confession itself or speculating about his intentions. Since, in the end, it was clear that Jos de G. was the perpetrator, I kept that as the main focus of the story. If you want to support The Lowest Crime and get early access to episodes, occasional bonus content, and behind-the-scenes updates, you can find my Patreon at patreon.com/thelowestcrime.

    19 min
  7. BONUS: The Peanut Butter Murder: the killing of Judith Notermans.

    12/08/2025 · BONUS

    BONUS: The Peanut Butter Murder: the killing of Judith Notermans.

    A sandwich, a sudden collapse, and a toxicology result no one saw coming.In this episode of The Lowest Crime, we unravel the shocking real case of 30-year-old Judith Notermans, whose ordinary workday ended in a medical mystery that quickly spiralled into a homicide investigation. A murder known as the "Pindakaasmoord" or "Peanut Butter Murder". What began as an unexplained death soon revealed a hidden poison, a calculated plan, and a boyfriend with secrets far darker than anyone imagined.We walk through every verified detail of the case—from the hospital’s frantic search for answers, to the discovery of cyanide, to Bart’s chilling confession involving sodium azide, and the courtroom revelations that stunned both family and investigators. If you want to support The Lowest Crime and get early access to episodes, occasional bonus content, and behind-the-scenes updates, you can find my Patreon at patreon.com/thelowestcrime.

    15 min
  8. Cold Case: The Unsolved Disappearance in Zeeland of Herman Ploegstra

    12/01/2025

    Cold Case: The Unsolved Disappearance in Zeeland of Herman Ploegstra

    In this episode of The Lowest Crime, we examine the cold case of Herman Ploegstra, who disappeared after a routine workout. His abandoned car held puzzling clues, and even with modern forensic techniques, the mystery remains unsolved. We talk though the investigation, the evidence, and the unanswered questions in one of Zeeland’s most haunting cold cases. If you want to support The Lowest Crime and get early access to episodes, occasional bonus content, and behind-the-scenes updates, you can find my Patreon at patreon.com/thelowestcrime.

    13 min
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The Lowest Crime takes a detailed look at true crime cases from the Netherlands. Each episode focuses on one case, carefully researched and fact-based. From unsolved disappearances to notable convictions, the podcast shares the stories behind the headlines and explores the questions they raise about justice. If you would like early access to new episodes, get insights in the behind the scenes and give your input on future episodes. You can support me through becoming a subscriber on patreon. Thank you so much! Link: patreon.com/TheLowestCrime

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  • Creator
    Eline
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
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