Tödliche Freundschaft: Wenn zwei beste Freunde gemeinsam morden | Menschen und Monster

When the Bochum Criminal Investigation Department was called to a factory site in Herne very early on December 7, 2001, no one suspected that this case would one day be seared into their memories. A 56-year-old employee of a dairy in Herne was found dead, covered in blood, horribly mutilated. Everything pointed to a gruesome crime, but initially, there were no suspects or a clear motive. Then, the first witness statements indicated that two young men had been seen in the area on the night of the murder. Originally published on July 23, 2026 Listen to "Humans and Monsters" now exclusively on Podimo! 💜 https://podimo.com/de/shows/menschen-... Follow Podimo on social media: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podimo_de?lan... Instagram:   / podimo_de   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@podimo_de Why did a 92-year-old kill his wife, who suffered from dementia? Why did a supposedly homophobic gay man murder a trans man? And what happened to the father who suddenly disappeared? All these questions and many more are explored to better understand crime. In "People and Monsters," stepsisters Maren Schüler and Stefanie Masuch investigate true crime cases. Every Wednesday, they discuss a solved true crime case—often from Germany, but also from around the world. In doing so, they delve into the darkest depths of the human soul. Some cases are followed directly in court, providing even deeper insights. What turns people into monsters? When does a death become murder? And what does life look like after the crime? ... Timecodes: 00:00 - Welcome and Podcast Intro 00:33 - Personal Updates and Thank You to the Community 02:13 - Book Club and News from My Personal Life 02:59 - Getting Started with the Case: An Introductory Question 05:42 - The Discovery of the Body in the Shipping Container 08:56 - The Initial Investigative Steps and Crime Scene Analysis 13:59 - The Suspicious Self-Reporting to the Police 19:42 - Clues and Inconsistencies in the Statements 22:35 - The Victim's Last Hours 28:06 - Two Suspected Young Men 33:23 - The Police Interrogations and Initial Confessions 38:14 - Details of the Gruesome Crime 44:21 - The Trial and the Conviction 50:15 - Reflection on the Case and the Investigation 55:58 - Conclusion of the Case and Transition 1:02:52 - Comic Relief: Life and Work At the South Pole 1:06:48 - Farewell and information on other formats 1:09:43 - Podcast outro and credits ________________________ What is Podimo? Podimo is a streaming service for podcasts and audiobooks – for everyone who not only binge-watches but also binge-listens. With Podimo, you'll discover thousands of stories that captivate, entertain, and inspire you. Look forward to exciting true crime, the latest gossip, or personal stories. Podimo offers hundreds of exclusive podcasts and over 25,000 ad-free audiobooks. What are you in the mood for? Whether you're on the go, cooking, jogging, or relaxing on the couch: Podimo is wherever you are!