New Thriller Challenges Official Narrative in Unsolved Policewoman Murder
A new thriller, 'The Niece of the Policeman', is set to challenge the official narrative surrounding the unsolved murder of policewoman Michèle Kiesewetter. The film, produced by Gabriela Sperl and directed by Dustin Loose, will air on ARD on October 8, 2025, at 8:15 PM, followed by a documentary titled 'Why did Michèle Kiesewetter die?' at 9:45 PM.
On April 25, 2007, Michèle Kiesewetter, then 22, and her colleague Martin A. were shot in the head by two unidentified individuals in Heilbronn. The murder remains unsolved, making it one of Germany's most high-profile post-war cold cases. The official attribution to the right-wing extremist group NSU has been met with skepticism.
'The Niece of the Policeman' delves into the events leading up to Kiesewetter's murder. It portrays her uncle as a police officer with ties to right-wing extremist circles. Notably, he was friends with a Thuringian policewoman who supported neo-Nazi activities. Eight days after the murder, he suggested a link to the 'Turk murders', hinting at a connection between Kiesewetter's family network and the far-right milieu. The film ends with 'L'Amour Toujours' by Gigi D'Agostino, a song adopted as a code by right-wing radical groups.
The film suggests connections between criminal clans, individual police officers, and state protection departments. It raises questions about the official attribution of Kiesewetter's murder to the NSU. Viewers can expect a thought-provoking exploration of the case when 'The Niece of the Policeman' premieres on ARD.
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