Crime scene today from Munich: This cruel case is based on true events

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“Tatort” from Munich
The Face of Evil: This gruesome case is based on true events

“Crime Scene: Look at Me”: Inspectors Ivo Batic (Miroslav Nemec), Franz Leitmayr (Udo Wachtveitl) and Kalli Hammermann (Ferdinand Hofer) with forensic pathologist Claudia Paulsen (Paulina Morisse) at the site where the body was found

© BR/Bavaria Fiction GmbH/Linda Gschwentner / ARD

Julia Maurer

The Munich “crime scene” has rarely been so brutal and dark: Inspectors Batic and Leitmayr are hunting a sadistic murderer who tortures and dismembers his victims. During the investigation, assistant Kalli is also in danger.

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What’s the matter?

Cruel case for the Munich commissioners Ivo Batic (Miroslav Nemec) and Franz Leitmayr (Udo Wachtveitl): A suitcase with a female torso is found in a sewer. The victim was tortured and then dismembered before his death. During their investigation, Batic, Leitmayr and their colleague Kalli Hammermann (Ferdinand Hofer) come across disturbing violent videos that are being distributed on the Internet. One of the photos shows the dead woman out of the suitcase – and the alleged perpetrator. A man with a conspicuous mask who massacres people under the pseudonym Jerome Damer – a reference to the American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. More videos will appear soon. Batic and Leitmayr realize that they have to prevent a second murder. A race against time begins, in which assistant Kalli in particular finds herself in great danger.

Why is “Crime Scene: Look at Me” worth it?

Screenwriter Christoph Stark and producer Ronald Mühlfellner based their film on real events. The case of Canadian Luka Rocco Magnotta made headlines around the world. In 2011, he first anonymously posted videos online in which he tortured and killed cats. Committed animal rights activists revealed Magnotta’s identity – also out of concern that he might kill a person after animals. In fact, he murdered a Chinese student in 2012, filmed the act and distributed the video on the Internet. “With this film we looked into the abyss because it is based on facts,” says producer Mühlfellner. The film explores the question of why sadistic perpetrators seem to have a kind of fascination with some people – and why nothing is done when they display their heinous crimes on the Internet.

What bothers?

At the beginning the “crime scene” is a bit confusing. There is a lot of explanation and looking back. The suspect was already noticed in Austria as an animal torturer, which is why there is a short appearance by the Viennese investigator Moritz Eisner (Harald Krassnitzer). He lets the inspectors in on his investigations at the time and mentions the alleged animal rights activist Lisa Berger (Aenne Schwarz) – one of the key figures in the case. Some of the violent videos that are played again and again are difficult to endure. Even if nothing is shown in detail, whimpering puppies and screaming people are enough to keep the images haunting you for a long time.

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The commissioners?

The hierarchy has been clear for many years: Batic and Leitmayr are the chief inspectors, their colleague Kalli – a detective inspector in terms of rank – is their subordinate assistant. In this case, Kalli has had enough of just doing the menial work. He rebels and wants to investigate on an equal footing with Batic and Leitmayr. This culminates in a beautiful scene in which Batic and Leitmayr offer him the first name. And there is a reunion with professional footballer Joshua Kimmich as fitness trainer Kenny. In March 2023 he could already be seen in the Munich crime scene “Hackl”.

Turn on or off?

The “crime scene” is not for the faint of heart. Anyone who can watch series like the Netflix production “Dahmer – Monster: The Story of Jeffrey Dahmer” on Sunday evening and then fall asleep relaxed is welcome to tune in. Everyone else might prefer to watch “Fack Ju Göthe 2” on Sat.1.

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