Particle.news

Download on the App Store

ARD’s 'Mord auf dem Inka-Pfad' Premieres, Retelling a Landmark True-Crime Case

The four-part series dramatizes the 1997 murder of Ursula Glück, showcasing an international investigation and Munich’s groundbreaking 'Indizienprozess.'

Image
Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • The series follows Commissioner Rita Berg, played by Nina Gummich, as she navigates a cross-continental investigation into the murder of German tourist Ursula Glück in Peru.
  • Filming took place in Munich and South Africa, with South African locations replicating the Andean settings of the original crime scene.
  • The production is based on extensive research, including original court documents and consultations with experts to ensure authenticity.
  • The show highlights the persistence of German investigators, leading to the husband's conviction in a landmark circumstantial evidence trial in Munich.
  • Available on ARD Mediathek since April 9, 2025, the miniseries airs in double episodes on April 30 and May 1 at 20:15.