A Perfect Crime
This docuseries investigates the 1991 killing of politician Detlev Rohwedder, an unsolved mystery at the heart of Germany's tumultuous reunification.
- 2020-2020
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Documentary, Suspense
This docuseries investigates the 1991 killing of politician Detlev Rohwedder, an unsolved mystery at the heart of Germany's tumultuous reunification.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2020
Episode 1
Martyr
The murder of Detlev Rohwedder, shot as he stood by a window in his Düsseldorf home, shakes the nation. But insiders understood the danger he was in.
Episode 2
Capitalist
In a letter left at the scene of the crime the RAF claims responsibility for the assassination of Rohwedder; however, a lack of evidence and motivation shadow this in doubt.
Episode 3
Occupier
Questions arise about the motivation behind the assassination of Rohwedder and whether or not it was the RAF or former Stasi officers.
Episode 4
Victim
Political tensions heat up after German reunification and East Germany's transition from socialism to capitalism. The police botch an operation to capture an RFA member and suspect in the assassination of Rohwedder.
