The Skeleton
The treacherous robbery and murder
The Brainwashing
The Intrigue
The Kidnapped Cleaning Lady
The Murderous Mistress
The Skeleton
Isabella Mueller (crime writer)
- May 19, 2026
In September 1994, dentist Marion R. was out walking her dog when she discovered a human skeleton wrapped in a carpet at the Zwenkau open-cast mine near Leipzig. She immediately…
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- May 18, 2026
A heinous murder took place on 12 June 1920 in the ground-floor flat at 21 Preysinggasse in Vienna’s 15th district, Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus. The victim was 30-year-old confectioner Franz Wittmann, who had…
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- May 17, 2026
One of Germany’s most bizarre criminal cases, which is still considered a classic in criminal law today, is known as “The Cat King.” It tells the story of how a…
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- May 16, 2026
Intrigues are as old as humanity itself. Bishop Emmeram learned this the hard way when a slanderous accusation cost him his life. His murder in the 7th century is considered…
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- May 15, 2026
After more than 16 years, the murder of Heidrun Pursche from Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen—previously considered an “unsolved case”—has finally been solved. According to witness statements, the 57-year-old cleaning lady, who worked at…
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- May 14, 2026
An exciting drama unfolded in the circles of Parisian high society during the fin de siècle. It was sparked by the dazzling Marguerite Steinheil, who was accused of killing her…
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