Overview
- Teams searched the grandparents’ property in Tauche and a second site in nearby Herzberg, deploying ground‑penetrating radar, a small excavator, drones and cadaver dogs.
- Authorities have not confirmed the recovery of human remains or other decisive evidence, stating that materials from the operation are being evaluated.
- Investigators issued a witness appeal about the family’s pink Twingo recorded on the A12 on February 18–19, 2019 near Storkow and Tauche, noting only the suspect had access to the car then.
- Police and prosecutors say there are indications the 33‑year‑old brother‑in‑law may have killed Rebecca and moved her body or belongings to Tauche, which he denies after two detentions and releases in 2019.
- Officials warned onlookers and self‑styled investigators not to conduct their own searches because they can destroy traces and hinder the inquiry.