Welcome to The Lowest Crime, a true crime podcast that explores some of the most intriguing and unsettling cases from the Netherlands. In each episode, I, Eline, take you through a new story, covering everything from unsolved mysteries to notorious crimes that have shaped the country’s history. With a straightforward approach and a focus on the facts, I try to offer fresh insights into cases that often fly under the radar. We will explore a wide range of stories, from cases with clear-cut villains to those with more complex shades of gray, offering a deeper look into the nuances of each crime.
Welcome to The Lowest Crime, a true crime podcast that explores some of the most intriguing and unsettling cases from the Netherlands. In each episode, I, Eline, take you through a new story, covering everything from unsolved mysteries to notorious crimes that have shaped the country’s history. With a straightforward approach and a focus on the facts, I try to offer fresh insights into cases that often fly under the radar. We will explore a wide range of stories, from cases with clear-cut villains to those with more complex shades of gray, offering a deeper look into the nuances of each crime.
In this episode, part 1 of a 2-part true crime series, we delve into the chilling case of Willem van Eijk, infamously known as the Beast of Harkstede, or Beest van Harkstede in Dutch. The story begins with the shocking murder of 15-year-old Cora Mantel, whose body was discovered in a quiet Dutch town, sending shockwaves across the Netherlands. Despite a thorough investigation, the case went cold, leaving the community in fear and uncertainty.
Years later, another brutal murder reignited those fears, sparking new concerns about the possibility of a serial killer on the loose. In this first episode, we uncover the horrifying details of Willem van Eijk’s early killings, his initial arrest, and the dark secrets that began to emerge.
But this is just the start of a very twisted true crime story—stay tuned for part 2.