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The DNA check on Hamed Rahimi shows.

...that he is almost certainly..

...the killer in the Josefine Schora case

There are more traces on the victim's running shirt

Mr Berghoff, you're under arrest

The phone broke before 4pm...

...when Tobias Berghoff was still playing football

I got something. A murder in Austria

They never solved it even though they found the weapon

The iron bar likely came from a lorry

Maybe that tells us something about his job

We exchange information every morning

No lead is too small. We have a chance

Hidden in those 50,000 datasets is most likely the man...

...who killed Sylvie Peyrot and Stefanie Berghoff

Maybe this is all pointless

You mean the presentation?

No, I mean he may not be a lorry driver

"He may not be a lorry driver"

Motivating others isn't your forte, is it?

THE LONGEST NIGHT

Are you going to send me the slide?

In a minute

But I mean, it's possible..

Sure, and maybe pigs can fly, Navid

-It's a figure of speech

Navid, if we find out it wasn't a lorry driver...

...we have...what?

- Well, we... what do we have? - You've only got three brain cells?

If we find out it wasn't a lorry driver...

...we can exclude it being a lorry driver

Great!

I'll stand in the town square...

...and shout we still don't have the killer...

...but we know he's not a lorry driver

-People will be thrilled -Look at you

You're less tense when you get angry

Are you a bit tense? - Don't touch me

Comparing the network logs of Steinach and Buchingen...

...turned up nothing

OK

This is the vetted toll data from our Austrian colleagues

This is Steinach, just for the weekend in question. *'

Yes, we retrieved around 50,000 datasets from the GO boxes

We extracted 8,316 lorries from 41 countries

Don't even ask how we got there

Don't even ask how we got there

There are five relevant toll stations

We ruled out lorries that didn't stop

We then looked at where those that did stop entered and exited

Out of the 8,316 trucks that stopped for a break...

...on the weekend when Sylvie Peyrot was murdered...

...252 parked at the Steinach lorry stop

Yes, that's the problem

We can't narrow it down below those 252

252 possible suspects

More -It's often multiple drivers

We tried to identify the vehicle make...

...based on the murder weapon, the iron rod...

...but none of the manufacturers could help

Because the rod doesn't vary much between models?

Apparently not

-I'm sorry, I have to go -No problem

-Excellent work. Thank you -Yes

To all of you, by the way

Thank you

So, what's next?

Well, the Austrians need to pick up on what those two have found out

And us?

We all know that a task force is a temporary thing

In five days, we go back to being an investigation team

But we will make the most of those five days

DAY 101

Barbara? Do you have a second?

-Sure -That iron rod...

Perhaps I should have fought of this earlier, but...

Our team contacted lorry manufacturers...

.meaning their head offices

But I realised, the people at head office...

...don't really know the score

Maybe we should go straight to the garages

They're the real experts. If anyone can help, it's them

-You're right -I've looked into this

There are 12 major makes of lorries driving around Europe

And there are 18 HGV garages in this area

How long will it take?

Depends how many people we use and if we get the head mechanics

Great. Let's give it a try

Good work

Yes

Tom? The police are on the phone

The police?

-I think you know more about this -OK

It's about the metal rods. I need someone who knows them

And I mean someone who really knows them

No... No, I don't want him to call me back later

-I want to speak to him right now -Can you put me through, please?

Thanks, I thought I'd try

Is there anyone who could answer that?

Thank you

I've already sent it three times

What do you mean, you haven't received it?

Maybe you have the wrong email address on your website?

-No, the service one -Thanks anyway

You don't [nave that length

Not even on the hydraulic tipper?

No, a rod, made of metal

I can pop round if you're not sure. How long are you there for?

All right, see you shortly

That's a shame. Never mind

OK. Thank you

Come this way

The head mechanic's back there. The one wearing glasses

Got it. Thank you

This is the rod I called about

see

-No. No -Not one of yours?

No... No, it doesn't match. Thank you

- Could it be part of the hydraulics? - That's right

This is Officer Schanzle again, about the iron rod

That's right, I sent you the photo

Thank you

So it could have been one of your lorries? Sandra

The rod. Get me the rod, please

Hold on a second

We're just fetching the rod

OK, I'll wait

Just a second, OK?

-I have it in front of me -Check the boreholes at the end

The holes at the end, measure their distance

The ruler. Where's my ruler? Where's my ruler?

Where is it?

It's my daughter'

We're measuring the distance now

It should be exactly 53.5 millimetres

From edge to edge?

No, centre to centre

We have exactly 53.5 millimetres

Then it's one of our trucks, an Iveco

Are you sure

Absolutely

Brilliant. Thank you

We got his lorry

- Thomas! - What?

We got his lorry!

Sandra Herrmann, the Police Goddess! Sandra Herrmann, the Police Goddess!

Sandra Herrmann, the Police Goddess!

So, we did have 252...

...and as tie murder weapon, the rod, came from an Iveco..

...we isolated all the Ivecos

-And we're now down to... 13 -13

Yes, owe of those 13 is, very likely Sylvie Peyrot's killer

That's really outstanding work, colleagues

We'll send it all on to you as quickly as possible

I can imagine that won't be easy for you?

In terms of the jurisdiction, this is now your investigation again

Yes, thank you. Thank you for everything

Sure. Talk soon. Bye

Man, that's really annoying

We should push for a joint investigation

As my clever colleague Mr Riedle said, "Data protection, Barbara

We can't use the toll data"

Does that mean we're completely stuck?

We can only hope

We received the results of the Austrian lorry drivers' DNA tests

Judging by your face, I take it we didn't get a match?

-What a load of rubbish -Don't be so negative

We can exclude four suspects, which leaves us only 11 lorry drivers

I admire your pragmatism...

...but those lorries are registered in Eastern Europe

That means we have to file mutual assistance requests

-I already did -Great

But you already know. These replies could take forever

No...

-If ye even get a reply at all -You're a pessimist, boss

I'm a realist

That's what all pessimists say

It's Ms Kramer

You could learn a thing or two from he

She's not as negative as you

Ms Kramer, this is Hanschitz, hello. How's it looking?

- Positive, I hope? - Well...

On Monday, our task force will be reduced to an investigation team

- How about you? - We've excluded four local drivers

So we've had to file assistance requests with the other countries

I can't imagine this will be as swift...

...and smooth as our cooperation with you

- Well, if you get any news... - You'll be the first to know

Good, keep your fingers crossed for us

Will do. Speak soon, hopefully

Yes, speak soon. Thanks. Thank you, Mr Hanschitz. Bye

Shit...

- Can I interrupt you a minute? - Yes, sure

I won't be here after Monday and...

I won't be here after Monday, and...

...a while ago, I said something in the kitchen...

Yes?

Yes... and that was stupid of me

Yes

So, now I wanted you to... no

wanted to apologise to you, that's it

And..

...do you accept my apology or...

Yes, sure

Nice. I mean, that's great

Thank you

You're staying with us, by the way. Your station has signed off on it

- Seriously? - Yes, seriously

Oh, wow...

-Call me Bernd -Barbara

DAY 176

TASK FORCE "SUNDAY"

Right, the next lot of sausages is ready for collection

Any takers? Come and get it

-I better go over or he won't stop -Guys

Are you really going to let the pig die for nothing?

Can always give them to the dog

It's all right, I'm coming

-You don't let me down, Thomas -I try my best

- What have you got? - Smoked or normal?

-I'll give you two. You look hungry -Stop. One is enough

- Got no appetite? - Not really. It's our final night

We'll catch him. You'll see. Yes?

Believe me

- What's this? - It's vegetarian. That's all I know

OK...

You... you're vegetarian, aren't you

No

I'm really not

I'll go and get a sausage

Sometimes you do everything right, but luck isn’t on your side

Is that from a quotes calendar or a fortune cookie?

As my esteemed colleague Barbara would say..

Luck... is not relevant to the solving of a crime

Exactly

- Sausage from your new best friend? - Did he say that?

Dad?

You're back already

Hello

-You're looking great -Thank you

You managed to get a tan

- Are these for me? - No, but they need some water

But I take it these sandwiches are for me?

Thanks, Dad, but I'm not that hungry

We had a barbecue at work

Are you doing everything with your colleagues?

How are you going to have a decent private life again?

It's always about dead people. It's a terrible job

Well, you're home now

Making me sandwiches...

Who are the flowers meant for?

They're for your mum. I'll take them tomorrow

You see? You're all about dead people too

That's completely different

A decent private life

Always here with your old dad. That would be wretched

I'm not planning on doing that

When are you going to start looking for a flat again?

Well, we're based back in Lauburg again

That should make it easier

I'm going to keep the house, by the way

I'm staying here. Not moving out

-That's great. There's no rush, then -There is

Why? It's a huge house, we can easily...

Eva is moving in with me

Eva?

My girlfriend

You have a girlfriend?

Not everything's police business

Eva is good for me. And I'm good for her

- She only gets a small pension, so... - You don't need to justify it

It's just a bit sudden

All right

So now you know

Did I see all these tradesmen while you had already planned this?

No

I'd better get the van unpacked

DAY 1 82

We've been through all the black Zafiras

We focused on owners without alibis

But we couldn't find any potential motives

So the 11 truck drivers are still our best bet

No response to the Austrian mutual assistance requests?

No, from none of the four countries

Thanks for nothing. They should have their EU funding cut

pass that on to Brussels

What if we go there and apply some pressure locally?

Sure, that's my dream scenario too

But "locally" is actually a good point

The problem is the assistance requests go to the countries...

...the drivers are residents of

The haulage companies they work for are based in Czechia, Hungary, etc...

...but they're often subcontractors of large German-based companies

Yes, and?

What if we inquire with them directly?

Sick idea mean, great idea

That way we won't have to wait forever for a response

If that's legally possible

I'll call the prosecutor

Police Goddess, right? Where's the acknowledgment?

There's only one Police Goddess for me

That's amazing, isn't it?

Yes, maybe we'll catch him after all. Excellent

- Did the haulage firms get back? - Yes, one replied

They're based in Italy, but have a subcontractor in Germany

Four of the 11 remaining drivers still work for them

They confirmed the data

Three of their trucks had two drivers on board, one had a single driver

- That's amazing, isn't it? - Yes, it's amazing

Their names have just come through

Brilliant

Check where they're registered, current employers

Split it between you

-I'll do the first four I'll do the other three with Sandra

-Sounds good -With Sandra?

I got this strange noise in my ear

-Klinge -Yes, I'm going

Come in

I've got something

We spent ages looking for a black Zafira...

...with an "LBG" number plate for Lauburg

Yes, we exhausted that

One of the seven drivers who used to work for the haulage firm...

..drives a black Opel Zafira

-But not with a Lauburg plate -With a "GZL" plate

-Genzlingen -Yes

He stopped working for the Italians...

...and now works for a firm in Genzlingen

His phone was logged onto the local network at the time of the murder

So the witness just got the number wrong?

Yes

The driver who was alone?

Thomas?

- This one? - Yes, I think so

This is Mr Pop

My name's Riedle, this is Detective Kramer

Hello

We're with the Federal Police. Would you mind taking a seat?

-Thank you -We'll be fine on our own, thanks

We're investigating a homicide...

...and are asking some men to provide a DNA sample

You don't have to do that, but it would really help us

Do you understand what I'm saying

Would you be willing to give a saliva sample?

A saliva sample?

With this?

Yes?

I'll show you how it works

You pull out the red end

That's it

Then move the cotton swab firmly across both cheeks

Thoroughly

Excellent. Now put it back in

-Thank you -And that's all

Thank you

-Here's the sample -We'll take it to the lab

-Thanks a lot -No problem

Bye

So? What's your take on him?

I'm not sure

If it was him, why would he volunteer a DNA sample?

I don't know. Maybe he thinks he can still disappear

- That's them now, right? - Yes

Roger

Yes

That's him

The good thing is we won't lose him so easily

71. Perfect. Thanks a lot

Navid, can you run this number for me?

MATCH FOUND

-Great. Send it over -Sure

Navid-has got the video up and running, and this is your radio

Thank you

I called Pop's previous employer

He had a work mobile back the

...and it was logged into Steinach when Sylvie Peyrot was killed

Are we arresting him

It's powerful evidence, but not proof

-Not yet. We wait for the DNA results -All right

-I'll be next door -I'll join you in a minute

VEHICLE 32/01 DASH CAM

What's he up to??

Weight training

Keeping in shape

My uncle was a truck driver. They all do that

OK

-Some soup for you, Navid -Thank you

-No -Oh, man

- Is he going to park there? - I hope not

No, he's just getting petrol

rive on

Are you tired

Yes, it's normal

We can take turns. An hour each

No, I'm fine

I've got...

I've got a blanket here

Smells fine

No, thanks

OK

All right

Ms Vukovic?

Hang on, I'll put you on speaker

The DNA sample matches the one from Steinach four years ago...

...and the SB 10.4 sample from Bochingen

Ms Kramer?

Bingo. Did you hear me?

Yes, yes,

Thank you. Thanks

We got him

We got him

- We arrest him now, right? - Yes

We have a DNA match. The arrest warrant is legitimate

Arrest him! Arrest him!

Ms Irlinger?

Yes. The DNA is a match

Yes, yes

Yes, that’s clear. Talk to you later. OK. Talk later

Police! Step out now

-Go inside Mr Pop, come on out!

Shit, it's empty

What if he got into a car and drove off?

Manhunt alert, code 10

All available officers proceed immediately...

to Oberselden service stop on the A97, manhunt alert

-You take the petrol station -Got it

We have him

Mr Pop? Police

Stop! Easy now, don't do anything stupid

Easy now. Stay calm. Feet apart

You're under arrest on suspicion of the murder...

...of Stefanie Berghoff and Sylvie Peyrot

Formal interview of Adrian Pop...

..by Chief Superintendent Kramer...

...and Detective Superintendent Riedle

Also present are the sworn interpreter Mr Tudor...

...and the lawyer Mr Strobl

Your name is Adrian Pop..

...born 14th August 1986 in Romania, is that right?

Please answer yes or no

You are here because we believe you killed two young women

What can you tell us about that?

Please ask him if he understood the question

And?

You live in Genzlingen

In neighboring Buchingen..

...a young woman was murdered six months ago

...while out jogging in the woods

What can you tell us about that?

Mr Pop

Did you kill this young woman?

That young woman was married. She had a husband, she had parents

Those people want to know what happened, so please tell us

Let's talk about something else

Steinath. That's a place in Austria

Four years ago, another young woman was murdered there

You know Steinach, right?

This is Sylvie Peyrot

Take a good look at this photo

Do you remember her?

Surely you remember her?

-Like I said, he just won't talk -It doesn't matter

We don't need a confession

We almost certainly have enough evidence for a guilty verdict

It would be good for the families if he talked

Hopefully, his defence lawyer will recommend he does

-We'll see -Yes

OK, great

That's great

You really did a brilliant job, you and your team

Honestly, I can't

Just... thank you. Thank you

Well... See you soon

See you -Bye

He was happy

Kohler!

I'm sorry

Yes!

DAY 197

-This is Berghoff -Tobias, hi, this is Thomas Riedle

- Are you driving? - Yes, why?

Can you pull over for a second?

I have... I have some news

Why? What is it?

Listen, it would be best if you pulled over a moment

Will you do that?

We got him

We got the killer

Did you hear?

You got him?

Yes

He's a lorry driver. Can't tell you any more right now

It's important to me that you hear it from me first

And... one more thing, Tobias

Listen, the fact that we accused you...

Yes?

I'm so sorry about that. I'm really sorry

It's...

...all right

Bye

Yes?

Mr Armbruster, this is Barbara Kramer. May I talk to you?

Yes, come in

Listen up, everyone!

Good evening!

- May I have your attention? - Guys, Thomas has prepared a speech

Only half an hour

Thanks, Bernd. It'll be slightly longer

Bear with me. No, but seriously

I will keep this quick, I promise

I'm sure there were people in the local area who thought...

...we wouldn't be able to do this, and...

...to be honest, there will have been one or two people among us...

...who sometimes had their doubts as well

But we stuck to our gun

We went through with it

And, we did it

-Yes -Indeed!

That wasn't half an hour

I'm sorry...

Let's just celebrate together, OK?

Have a great evening, everyone. Thank you

Right! This here is for you

-Oh no, a present -Just a little something

Can't you talk among yourselves?

Can you hold this, Thomas?

TASK FORCE "SUNDAY"

-You need to put it round your neck -Oh dear

-Yes -All right

I would love to be part of it again next time

-Let's go, then -It's nice. I'll wear it regularly

Hey, see you in a minute

On this one special occasion

What are you doing out here?

Breathing in and breathing out

How did Tobias Berghoff react?

Yes, well...

Could we have done anything differently?

We can now tell you that Task Force Sunday...

...led by Chief Superintendent Barbara Kramer...

...arrested a 38-year-old male...

...accused of the rape and murder of Stefanie Berghoff

He is also strongly suspected..

..of a murder committed in Austria four years ago

The rape and killing of a student named Sylvie Peyrot

So, here we have the bedroom...

And this is the centrepiece of the flat...

...the open-plan living and dining area

You'd be able to move in as early as 1st December

So, what do you think? Do you like it?

Yes