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On August 7, 2022, what should have been a festive day at the Highland Games in Geldrop, the Netherlands, ended in tragedy. During one of the events, a heavy metal ball was thrown beyond the competition area, striking a 65-year-old man who died from his injuries. How could something like this happen at an organized public event? What safety measures were in place, what went wrong that day, and who—if anyone—was ultimately responsible? In this episode of The Lowest Crime, we reconstruct the fatal Highland Games accident in Geldrop, examining the events leading up to the tragedy, the investigation that followed, and the difficult questions surrounding safety and responsibility. This is the story of an ordinary day that ended in an extraordinary tragedy—and the search for answers that followed. The Lowest Crime explores true crime, unusual criminal cases, fatal accidents, and court cases from the Netherlands, told with context, compassion, and without unnecessary sensationalism. ⚠️ Content warning: This episode discusses a fatal accident.

Rose Sulaiman disappeared without a trace. For years, there were questions—but no answers. Then, a discovery beneath her home changed everything. What followed was a complex investigation that raised more questions than it answered. With little direct evidence, the case would eventually hinge on careful reasoning, contradictions, and the slow unraveling of a story that didn’t add up. In this episode, we take a closer look at the life of Rose Sulaiman, her sudden disappearance, and the events that led to one of the most unusual murder convictions.

On March 10, 2010, twelve-year-old Milly Boele disappeared from her home in Dordrecht. Within days, the search for Milly lead to a discovery that shocked the Netherlands — not because of how far she had gone, but because of where she was found. In this episode of The Lowest Crime, we reconstruct the events of Milly’s disappearance and murder step by step. From the initial missing person report and the nationwide search, to the confession that ultimately solved the case. ⚠️ Listener discretion advised: this episode discusses violence against a minor. 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.

When 91-year-old Corrie van Geesbergen was found dead in her home, everything pointed to a peaceful passing. But within days, troubling inconsistencies began to surface — a late-night knock on her door, unexplained injuries, and a series of investigative missteps that left her family demanding answers. In this episode of The Lowest Crime, we break down the full timeline, the forensic findings, and the unanswered questions surrounding Corrie’s final hours. How did a case that seemed so straightforward unravel into one of the most disturbing elderly-death investigations in the Netherlands? Join me as we examine the clues, the contradictions, and the lingering sense that what happened to Corrie van Geesbergen should never have been dismissed so quickly. 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.

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.

This 30-year-old cold case from the Netherlands began in the summer of 1995, when eight-year-old Manon Seijkens disappeared from her street in Helmond. Six months later, she was found less than 500 meters from home. There were suspects.There was an arrest.There was a conviction. And then — an acquittal. More than three decades later, this Dutch cold case remains officially unsolved. In this episode of The Lowest Crime, we examine the timeline, the investigation, the controversial arrest made before her body was found, and the legal decisions that ultimately left this case without closure. This episode contains references to child abuse and the death of a minor. Listener discretion is advised. If you appreciate carefully researched, fact-based Dutch true crime, consider subscribing to support independent storytelling. ⚠️ Listener discretion advised: this episode discusses violence against a minor.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hi everyone! Just a quick update: I’m taking a short break from uploading new content, but I’ll be back on December 1st with a brand new episode. For now, I’ve decided to focus solely on well-researched audio episodes, so I won’t be uploading any video content for now. This doesn’t mean video is gone forever, but for now, my priority is providing you with quality, factual storytelling. Thanks so much for your understanding — I can’t wait to be back with more true crime stories soon!

In June 2006, a car veered off a narrow country road and sank into a muddy canal in Middelie, North Holland. Caroline was found drowned. Her husband, Michel B., survived—and was later convicted of her murder. But questions still linger. Known as the Moddermoord, or Mud Murder, this case has haunted the Dutch legal system for years. Was this a tragic accident, or a carefully staged crime? Today we'll examine one of the most debated cases in Dutch true crime history! #MudMurder #Moddermoord #DutchTrueCrime #MichelB #Caroline #TrueCrimePodcast #NetherlandsCrime #CanalDeath #UnsolvedMystery #WrongfulConviction