The Shadow Killer
Isabella Mueller (crime writer)
- June 1, 2026
In the 1970s, a series of gruesome murders of brunette women took place in the French town of Nogent-sur-Oise; these always occurred at dusk, which is why the serial killer…
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The deranged killer of women
- May 30, 2026
Among the most gripping criminal cases in Austria are the gruesome murders of women committed by Wolfgang Ott, whose crimes only came to light by chance. It all began with…
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The deranged mass murderer
- May 26, 2026
One of the most brutal mass murderers in Austrian criminal history was Ernst Dostal. He went down in history as the subject of the largest manhunt in the Second Republic…
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The Skeleton
- 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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The Brainwashing
- 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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The Kidnapped Cleaning Lady
- 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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