Overview

• The special is a 90-minute fictional court drama distinct from her afternoon shows, filmed like a film with extended shooting days.
• The storyline follows a married woman’s disappearance and discovery of her body in the Rhine eight years later with hints of prolonged captivity.
• Salesch has practiced on German television for more than 25 years after a legal career at the Hamburg Regional Court and a decade-long hiatus.
• She has intentionally steered clear of true crime formats, citing concerns over re-victimizing victims and giving offenders undue publicity.
• Despite turning 75, Salesch remains committed to television work with no immediate plans to retire, crediting audience engagement and personal vitality for her longevity.