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The Priest From Hell

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Explore the chilling case of a beloved parish priest, Thomas Gotthard, whose secret life as a murderer came to light when he brutally killed his wife, Maria Jakobsen.

What started as a mysterious disappearance of 43-year-old Maria Jakobsen ended up as a gruesome murder - the killer was Maria's own husband and father of her two children, Thomas Gotthard.

Thomas, who was a liked and dedicated parish priest, had been living a double life. While conducting service in his church he was secretly planning the murder of his wife in graphic detail.

The story of what really happened is told through unique witnesses and interviews with those who were close to the couple.

Genres

True Crime

Duration

2 x 42'

Language

Danish

Production Company

STV

Production Year

2023

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