33-Year-Old Cold Case Murder Goes to Trial in Germany

A 63-year-old man faces charges for the 1991 murder of a Mülheim hairdresser, solved through modern forensic techniques.

The trial begins at the Duisburg Regional Court for the 1991 murder of Günter K., a hairdresser found strangled in his Mülheim apartment.
The case was reopened by a Cold Case unit, which matched DNA and fingerprints from the crime scene to the accused, now 63 years old.
The suspect, identified as having both German and Polish citizenship, was arrested in April 2024 and remains in custody awaiting trial.
Prosecutors allege the murder was motivated by greed, with the suspect stealing gold coins, luxury watches, and other valuables from the victim's home.
The victim's daughter expressed relief and gratitude for the breakthrough after more than three decades of uncertainty.