When a body was found in Norway’s Isdalen Valley in 1970, police were faced with a mystery unlike any other. The woman had no ID, multiple aliases, and connections to Europe’s Cold War undercurrent. Was she a spy? A victim? Or someone trying to disappear? This episode dives into the strange and silent case of the Isdal Woman — still unsolved over 50 years later.

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In the early 2000s, Rudy Kurniawan was the toast of the wine world — pouring $20,000 vintages at elite tastings and selling millions in rare bottles. But when experts began spotting vintages that never existed, a global investigation exposed one of the most sophisticated wine frauds of all time. This is the story of charm, counterfeit corks, and a cellar built on deception.

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When Qiong Yan stopped answering video calls in late 2020, her mother grew anxious. But the texts kept coming. They were short. Strange. But still hers… weren’t they?

Qiong lived in Brisbane, sharing an apartment with Yang Zhao — a man drowning in debt. Over ten months, Zhao impersonated Qiong through WeChat, replying to every message and stealing nearly half a million dollars.

All while Qiong’s body decomposed metres away — locked inside a metal toolbox on the balcony.

In this episode of Crime at Bedtime, we unravel one of Australia’s most quietly horrifying crimes: a murder without a scream, and a fraud built on silence.

If you’re looking for a true crime story where the horror lies in what was hidden… this one will stay with you.

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