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When the Talvivaara mine was established in 2008, it quickly became one of the biggest nickel mines in Europe.

In August of 1993, an ambulance was dispatched to a detached house in Helsinki with a report that a man had fallen and injured himself. When they arrived, they noted the man had suffered a gunshot wound.

In the summer of 2009, a young woman disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Promo for this week: Unforbidden Truth. Listen to the end to hear a preview!

Three similar murders in the 70's and 80's sparked theories about a possible serial killer in Helsinki.

In late 2016, an anonymous tip to the Helsinki police started one of the biggest corruption investigations in Finnish criminal history.

On the 24th of October in 2014, a young man woke up to a seemingly regular morning at his girlfriend’s house. After his morning routine, he grabbed a knife from the kitchen and headed to the nearby high school.

In August of 2019, someone called the emergency exchange to report a theft in an industrial area. When two officers arrived at the scene, fire was immediately opened on them. I want to thank Madelynn, Tauno and Diana 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. Visit the page at https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefinland Art is by Mark Pernia Music is "Night" by VVSMUSIC My art store: https://society6.com/minnanen Podcast swag store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tc-finland/shop?asc=u Email: [email protected] Website: https://truecrimefinland.squarespace.com Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/507039419636994/ Twitter & Instagram: tc_finland

Veli Matti Huohvanainen is considered one of the most dangerous Finnish criminals. He is one of the very few to be sentenced to life in prison twice for extremely violent crimes. Huge thanks to Laura, Jeanette and Bailey 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. Visit the page at https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefinland Art is by Mark Pernia Music is "Night" by VVSMUSIC Podcast swag store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tc-finland/shop?asc=u Email: [email protected] Website: https://truecrimefinland.squarespace.com Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/507039419636994/ Twitter & Instagram: tc_finland

On the 8th of August in 1986, a man entered a bank office in Helsinki. With him, he had a sawn-off shotgun and a sports bag full of explosives.

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. Visit the page at https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefinland Art is by Mark Pernia Music is "Night" by VVSMUSIC My art store: https://society6.com/minnanen Podcast swag store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tc-finland/shop?asc=u Email: [email protected] Website: https://truecrimefinland.squarespace.com   Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/507039419636994/   Twitter & Instagram: tc_finland Sources: Arman ja Suomen rikosmysteerit, season 2, episode 6 – Punavuoren kaksoissurma https://www.ruutu.fi/video/3358274?page=2 Helsingin Sanomat 29.2.1992: Kaksoissurman tutkijat etsivät ammutun lahtelaisen veljeä Helsingin Sanomat 3.11.1992: Punavuoren surmista epäiltynä vangittiin 34-vuotias yrittäjä Helsingin Sanomat 24.11.1992: Yrittäjää syytetään kahdesta murhasta Punavuoren surmajutussa Helsingin Sanomat 6.10.2019: Kuka sen teki? https://www.hs.fi/sunnuntai/art-2000006263699.html Helsingin Sanomat 6.10.2019: Krp tutustuu HS:n paljastamiin tietoihin Punavuoren kaksoismurhasta https://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/art-2000006263896.html Ilta-Sanomat 8.9.2012: KRP: Yllätyskäänne jättää Helsingin "mafiamurhan" ikuiseksi arvoitukseksi https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000000537841.html

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. Happy holidays and stay safe everyone! 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. Visit the page at https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefinland Art is by Mark Pernia Music is "Night" by VVSMUSIC My art store: https://society6.com/minnanen Podcast swag store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tc-finland/shop?asc=u Email: [email protected] Website: https://truecrimefinland.squarespace.com   Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/507039419636994/   Twitter & Instagram: tc_finland Sources: Helsingin Sanomat 25.9.1996: Pihtiputaan poliisisurmaajalle syyte ex-vaimonsa taposta – Vaimon surmaa edelsi rankka juopottelu https://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/art-2000003563499.html Helsingin Sanomat 8.10.1996: Taposta epäilty Tauno Pasanen mielentilatutkimukseen Oikeudessa pohdittiin kuristamisen tahallisuutta https://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/art-2000003567163.html Helsingin Sanomat 27.2.1997: Pihtiputaan poliisisurmaajalle 7 vuotta vankeutta vaimon kuristamisesta https://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/art-2000003603189.html Helsingin Sanomat 8.3.1969: Neljän poliisin surmaaja oli uhkaillut uhreja aikaisemmin Helsingin Sanomat 8.3.1969: ”Tuli tehdyksi se mitä ei olisi pitänyt” – Surmatyön motiiviksi epäillään kostoa Helsingin Sanomat 19.4.1969: Pihtiputaan surmaajan mielentilaa ei tutkita Helsingin Sanomat 9.3.1969: Tunnustus Pihtiputaalla: Poliisisurmaaja katuu tekoaan Helsingin Sanomat 18.3.1969: Pihtiputaan perheille avatut tilit karttuvat Iltasanomat / Rikostarinat – joita Suomi ei unohda: Pihtiputaan surmanluodit, p. 79 Iltasanomat 23.2.2019: ”Kuule, meidän ukot on kaikki tapettu” – Riitta Turpeinen sai 50 vuotta sitten puhelun, joka vei jalat alta https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000006011586.html Iltasanomat 25.3.2017: ”Soita nimismiehelle, että tulee hakemaan nuo raatonsa pois” – Näin Pihtiputaan poliisisurmat etenivät 50 vuotta sitten https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000005137645.html Iltasanomat 10.3.2019: Rovasti poliisisurmaaja Tauno Pasasesta: ”Jumalan luoma ihminen” – 50 vuoden takainen tuska nosti vielä kerran päätään Pihtiputaalla https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000006030538.html Yle 7.3.2019: Pihtiputaan musta perjantai https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-10672788

Esa Åkerlund had been paroled just six months earlier when he arrived at the Porvoo McDonalds 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! 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. Visit the page at https://www.patreon.com/truecrimefinland Art is by Mark Pernia Music is "Night" by VVSMUSIC My art store: https://society6.com/minnanen Podcast swag store: https://www.redbubble.com/people/tc-finland/shop?asc=u Email: [email protected] Website: https://truecrimefinland.squarespace.com Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/507039419636994/ Twitter & Instagram: tc_finland Sources: Iltalehti 9.7.2010: Tappotuomio peruttiin https://www.iltalehti.fi/uutiset/a/2010070912008360 Helsingin Sanomat 25.7.1996: Pernajan naissurmasta elinkautinen https://www.hs.fi/kaupunki/art-2000003548962.html Helsingin Sanomat 5.6.1997: Pernajan Isnäsin vaimonsurmaajan elinkautistuomio pysyi hovioikeudessa https://www.hs.fi/kaupunki/art-2000003630368.html Helsingin Sanomat 17.2.2011: Porvoon ampuja on "erittäin vaarallinen" https://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/art-2000004788505.html Helsingin Sanomat 2.3.2011: Uusimaa: Porvoon autokaistalla surmannut valittaa tuomiostaan https://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/art-2000004791257.html Helsingin Sanomat 9.9.2011: Porvoon ampujan tuomio säilyi hovioikeudessa https://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/art-2000004828141.html Helsingin Sanomat 23.3.2012: KKO: Ei valituslupaa Porvoon autokaista-ammuskelijalle https://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/art-2000002524291.html Helsingin Sanomat 20.5.2011: Ampujan arvostelusta iso lasku asianajajalle https://www.hs.fi/kotimaa/art-2000004807648.html Ilta-Sanomat 8.7.2010: Poliisilla uutta tietoa - näin Porvoon ammuskelu eteni https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000000098355.html Ilta-Sanomat 8.9.2011: Kolme ammuttiin McDonald'sin autokaistalla - 15 vuotta vankilaa https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000000429832.html Ilta-Sanomat 25.10.2010: Porvoon kolmoissurmasta syytetty peitti päänsä https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000000341737.html Ilta-Sanomat 25.10.2010: Porvoon kolmoissurmaaja myöntää tapot https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000000342669.html Ilta-Sanomat 16.7.2010: Porvoon surma-aseen myynyt pidätettiin https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000000148206.html Ilta-Sanomat 25.10.2010: Porvoon surmista syytetyn seurassa ollut: Suostuin kaikkeen pelosta https://www.is.fi/kotimaa/art-2000000342008.html MTV Uutiset 9.5.2020: "Kolme laukausta, kolme uhria" – miesten elämä päättyi kylmäveriseen teloitukseen hampurilaisravintolan autokaistalla Porvoossa kymmenen vuotta sitten https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/kolme-laukausta-kolme-uhria-miesten-elama-paattyi-kylmaveriseen-teloitukseen-hampurilaisravintolan-autokaistalla-porvoossa-kymmenen-vuotta-sitten/7814948#gs.k2z1ei MTV Uutiset 16.9.2010: Porvoon ampujan muistinmenetyksen takana "bentsot" ja alkoholi https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/porvoon-ampujan-muistinmenetyksen-takana-bentsot-ja-alkoholi/2036968 MTV Uutiset 25.10.2010: Autokaistatappojen todistaja: Juuri ennen ampumisia riideltiin silmälaseista https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/autokaistatappojen-todistaja-juuri-ennen-ampumisia-riideltiin-silmalaseista/2036806 MTV Uutiset 25.10.2010: Autokaista-ampujan uhri kuoli hampurilaisravintolan työntekijän syliin https://www.mtvuutiset.fi/artikkeli/autokaista-ampujan-uhri-kuoli-hampurilaisravintolan-tyontekijan-syliin/2035538 MTV Uutiset 25.10.2010: Autokais