Imagine a collection of the most chilling and disturbing crime stories from around the world, outside the US. These cases are characterized by their brutality, mysteries, and unresolved questions that continue to haunt their respective countries. From gruesome murders to baffling disappearances, these crimes exemplify the dark side of human nature and unresolved justice.
Here are some of the most terrifying cases from countries outside the United States:
**Hong Kong — The Abby Choi murder case**
In early 2023, Hong Kong model Abby Choi was brutally murdered and dismembered. Her decapitated body was found in her apartment, with parts scattered around her kitchen, including her skull in a soup pot. Her ex-husband, his brother, and their father were arrested under suspicion. The case involves a dispute over property and wealth, and remains one of Hong Kong’s most gruesome murders. [More details](https://people.com/abby-choi-case-missing-model-soup-pot-family-feud-11757622)
**France — The Dupont de Ligonnès family mass murder**
In 2011, Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès killed his wife and four children in Nantes before vanishing without a trace. Over the years, he has been spotted in various places, including Scotland, China, and a French monastery, but remains at large. This case is one of France’s most enduring mysteries, with ongoing searches for the man. [More details](https://www.france24.com/en/20191012-xavier-dupont-de-ligonnes-murder-mystery-and-an-8-year-manhunt)
**Portugal — Madeleine McCann missing case**
The disappearance of 3-year-old Madeleine McCann in 2007 from a holiday resort in Portugal has remained unsolved for years. Despite extensive investigations and suspect identification, her whereabouts remain unknown. The case continues to generate worldwide interest. [More details](https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/05/europe/new-evidence-madeleine-mccann-intl-gbr/index.html)
**Finland — The Tulilahti double murder**
In 1959, two young women camping in Tulilahti were murdered in a case with dark twists. Their bodies were found buried in a bog, and a suspect who died by suicide before trial left the case unresolved. Despite arrests, justice has not been served. [More details](https://michaelredacted.medium.com/unsolved-mysteries-the-double-murder-at-the-tulilahti-campsite-60c18960c12b)
**Luxembourg — The Bommeleeër affair**
Between 1984 and 1986, Luxembourg suffered a series of unexplained bomb attacks targeting infrastructure. The perpetrators remain unknown, with conspiracy theories suggesting involvement of government entities or the Grand-Ducal family. Not a single suspect has been convicted. [More details](https://www.luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/new-trial-ordered-into-1980s-luxembourg-bomb-attacks/24490749.html)
**Australia — The Beaumont children disappearance**
In 1966, three children disappeared from a beach near Adelaide without a trace. Despite numerous investigations and suspects, the case remains open, with many believing they were abducted and murdered. It remains one of Australia’s most haunting unsolved crimes. [More details](https://www.eonline.com/news/1326603/why-the-unsolved-disappearance-of-the-beaumont-children-remains-one-of-australias-most-haunting-crimes)
**Canada — Highway of Tears**
Over 120 Indigenous women have gone missing or been murdered along Highway 16 in British Columbia over 40 years. The cases involve serial killers, police misconduct, and systemic indifference. The true number of victims is believed to be much higher than official figures. [More details](https://highwayoftears.org/)
**Norway — The Isdal woman case**
In 1970, a partially burned body of a woman was found in Norway’s Isdalen valley. Her identity remains a mystery, with her clothing tags removed and her body bearing signs of a highly suspicious death. The case is one of Norway’s most famous unsolved mysteries. [More details](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-39369429)
**Japan — The Setagaya family murders**
In 2000, a home invasion left four members of the Miyazawa family dead in Tokyo. The killer stayed for hours, leaving DNA, fingerprints, and footprints while eating and using their house. Despite long investigations, no suspect has been caught. [More details](https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/drumoorhouse/setagaya-family-murders-unsolved)
**Germany — Lars Mittank disappearance**
The German man went missing in Bulgaria in 2014 after fleeing an airport in fear for his life, leaving his belongings behind. His fate remains unknown despite viral CCTV footage and international searches. [More details](https://people.com/all-about-lars-mittank-mysterious-disappearance-11768067)
These cases exemplify the unsettling and unresolved darkness that persists across the globe. Many remain shrouded in mystery, leaving communities and investigators haunted by their unanswered questions. Would you like to explore more dark stories? Subscribe to the [“That Got Dark”](https://www.buzzfeed.com/newsletters/that-got-dark) newsletter for weekly updates on the macabre.
