Isdal Woman
A burned woman's body was found in Norway's Death Valley. She had nine fake passports, coded notes, and labels removed from everything. Pills in her system, fire around her. Witnesses saw her in hotels speaking different languages. She was never identified.
The Isdal Woman remains Norway’s greatest mystery.
The Discovery
On November 29, 1970, in Isdalen Valley, known as “Death Valley,” a burned body was found. Evidence of fire surrounded her, and sleeping pills were found in her system.
The Evidence
What was found included nine passports with all fake identities from Belgium, France, and other countries. A coded diary was discovered, and labels had been removed from all belongings.
The Sightings
Witnesses recalled seeing her in multiple hotels, speaking different languages and claiming various nationalities. She was always watching and displayed suspicious behavior.
The Theories
Who was she? Theories suggest a spy from the Cold War era operating under multiple aliases with an intelligence connection. She appeared to be following someone or being followed.
The Investigation
Norwegian efforts included international cooperation. Fingerprints were sent worldwide but no match was found. The case is still open with DNA testing ongoing.
The Mystery
What we don’t know: her real name, her nationality, who she was meeting, why she died, and whether it was murder or suicide.