Who Was Rebecca Reusch?

Rebecca Reusch was a 22-year-old student from Berlin who vanished without a trace on February 18, 2019. Her case quickly became one of the most prominent missing persons cases in Germany, attracting the attention of media, investigators, and the public. Despite intensive investigations, the fate of the young woman remains unsolved to this day. The case is marked by contradictory statements, missing evidence, and numerous inconsistencies.

The Night of Disappearance

On the evening of February 18, 2019, Rebecca Reusch left her apartment in Berlin-Köpenick. She had arranged to meet her boyfriend and partner. After that night, she never reappeared. The exact circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear. Her partner, the suspect in this case, gave contradictory statements about the events of that night and changed his account multiple times. The disappearance was quickly treated as potentially criminal.

Investigators found blood traces in the couple's shared apartment, which were later identified as Rebecca's blood. There were also indications of violence. Nevertheless, there was insufficient evidence for charges of murder or manslaughter. The partner was questioned but ultimately not charged—an outcome that caused considerable public outcry.

The Investigation

Berlin police and the prosecution conducted intensive investigations. Police divers searched the Spree River and other bodies of water, search dogs were deployed, and thousands of tips were investigated. Yet despite all efforts, Rebecca Reusch was never found. No body, no damning confession—only suspicions and clues that proved insufficient.