How Forensics Trapped a Killer: The Kim Wall Submarine Murder

Forensic science was the only way to uncover the truth behind the disappearance of journalist Kim Wall aboard Peter Madsen’s UC3 Nautilus submarine. In this episode, we dive deep into the cutting-edge forensic techniques—from ocean current modeling to DNA recovery—that dismantled a killer’s lies and secured a life sentence. Discover how investigators pieced together a crime scene submerged in the Baltic Sea to deliver justice.

Timestamps0:00 Introduction to the UC3 Nautilus disappearance

2:30 The initial search and rescue operation

5:15 Peter Madsen’s changing statements

8:45 The discovery of the torso and forensic challenges

12:10 Using oceanography to locate missing evidence

16:30 DNA analysis and biological evidence found on the submarine

21:00 Digital forensics: What was found on Madsen's hard drive

25:00 The final trial and the impact of forensic testimony

27:30 Closing thoughts and justice for Kim Wall

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