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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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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The Secret Service’s Favorite Method of Murder
- May 13, 2026
One of the secret services’ favorite methods for eliminating unwanted enemies is through poison. The KGB, in particular, was notorious for its poisonings; its lethal substances had been developed since…
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The Hostage Crisis
- May 10, 2026
A hostage crisis that kept all of Germany on the edge of its seat took place on October 31, 1994. At 4 a.m. that Monday, the felons Raymond Albert and…
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The Murderous Bad Boy
- May 9, 2026
Some women feel magically drawn to bad boys, even though these men always put their own interests first and rarely turn into tame, cuddly cats. One such bad boy—who killed…
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