ZDF's 'Wendland' Crime Series Explores Folklore and Family Secrets in Gripping New Case

The latest episode investigates a bloodless murder tied to Wendland myths, with suspicion falling on a twin sister and hints of a shocking twist involving a local doctor.

• The episode centers on the mysterious death of museum director Lubina Dagartz, whose bloodless body is discovered in Wendland, a region steeped in folklore.
• Investigators Jakob Stiller and Kira Engelmann delve into the myth of the 'Teufelssauger,' a creature said to drain energy and blood, as a metaphor for manipulation and betrayal.
• Suspicion initially focuses on the victim's troubled twin sister, Lenka Preen, who had a strained relationship with the victim and a history of addiction and familial conflict.
• Revelations about Dagartz's secretive life, including her use of intimate information to manipulate others, add complexity to the case and expand the pool of suspects.
• The episode teases a surprising twist involving local doctor Oda Nolde, whose emotional reaction and mysterious connection to the case hint at deeper secrets yet to be revealed.

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