Death in Ice Valley
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Death in Ice Valley is a haunting two-country investigation into a woman no one can identify — 50 years after her body was found in a Norwegian valley, the BBC and NRK enlisted the world's listeners to help crack the mystery."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
A 2018 collaboration between the BBC World Service and Norway's NRK, investigating the 'Isdal Woman' — an unidentified woman whose burned body was found in a remote Norwegian valley in 1970 with all identifying information removed from her clothing. Despite international efforts, she was never identified.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — must listen in order
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Death in Ice Valley about?
A 2018 collaboration between the BBC World Service and Norway's NRK, investigating the 'Isdal Woman' — an unidentified woman whose burned body was found in a remote Norwegian valley in 1970 with all identifying information removed from her clothing. Despite international efforts, she was never identified.
Is Death in Ice Valley worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 7.0/10 overall. True crime fans who love cold case mysteries with an international dimension; people fascinated by forensic identification and the stories hidden in unidentified remains.
Who is Death in Ice Valley for?
Death in Ice Valley is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of Death in Ice Valley to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — must listen in order. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to Death in Ice Valley?
If you enjoy Death in Ice Valley, you might also like: Bear Brook, In the Dark, West Cork, A Million Other Choices. See our full "Podcasts Like Death in Ice Valley" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Measured, investigative, haunting
- Episode length
- Multiple episodes; manageable binge; the crowdsourced investigation extended the show's life
- Country
- United Kingdom
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