True Crime with Prof. Dr. Klaus Püschel

Forensic pathologist Prof. Dr. Klaus Püschel marks his 50-year career anniversary with an exclusive look at his most remarkable cases and the world of forensic medicine.

For decades, the former head of Hamburg's forensic medicine department has been regarded as one of Germany's most prominent pathologists. He has been involved in numerous high-profile investigations: he performed the autopsy on politician Uwe Barschel, examined evidence of severe abuse in the harrowing Yagmur case involving a three-year-old girl, and contributed to the retrial in the so-called "bathtub case" of Manfred Genditzki, who was acquitted after serving more than 13 years for a crime he did not commit. He also served as an expert witness in the Kachelmann trial, examined the body of the Reemtsma kidnapper, and worked in Kosovo, Egypt, and Syria. Püschel recounts extraordinary cases, giving the audience a close-up view of how crime scenes are reconstructed, causes of death determined, and perpetrators identified. This True Crime special promises deep dives into real criminal cases - serial murders, sexual offences, cold cases, and wrongful convictions. The evening is hosted by true crime presenter Dr. Tino Grosche.

Expect a gripping evening at the intersection of science and true crime, full of compelling stories, moving fates, and sharp insights into the search for truth.