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Berlin police dig for clues in 2005 cold case—still no answers

Nearly 20 years after he vanished, hope for answers fades. An anonymous tip led to a fruitless dig—another dead end in a case shrouded in mystery.

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2025 November 30 . 7:02 AM

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Berlin police dig for clues in 2005 cold case—still no answers

Berlin police have searched a property in Wannsee for clues in the 2005 disappearance of Alexander Luchterhandt. The operation followed an anonymous tip suggesting his body might be buried there. Despite the search, no evidence was found.

Alexander Luchterhandt vanished on May 20, 2005, while reportedly working as a source for journalists. Authorities quickly suspected foul play and opened a murder investigation. Five men were identified as suspects, with two briefly detained on suspicion of involvement.

The case was officially closed on October 21, 2008, due to insufficient evidence—particularly the absence of Luchterhandt’s body. Investigators relied on witness statements and circumstantial details, including reports that one of the suspects had met Luchterhandt on the night he disappeared.

The latest search, triggered by an anonymous tip in early December, involved police and prosecutors scouring the Wannsee property. However, no remains or relevant evidence were uncovered. The investigation remains discontinued, with no new leads emerging.

The search in Wannsee has ended without results, leaving the case unresolved. With no new evidence found, the decision to close the investigation still stands. The disappearance of Alexander Luchterhandt remains unsolved after nearly two decades.