Post Mortem - A Closer Look at Forensic Medicine with Prof. Klaus Püschel

In 2027, renowned forensic pathologist Prof. Dr. Klaus Püschel will embark on a major tour of Germany featuring new, gripping cases, offering exclusive insights into the fascinating world of forensic medicine. Excessive violence, an airplane used as a murder weapon, the Chinese murders, and the Man in the Mask—these are just a few examples from the impressive range of cases handled by Germany’s largest forensic medicine institute, which is sure to captivate the audience. For decades, the former head of Hamburg’s Institute of Forensic Medicine has been one of the most distinguished experts in his field. He has made history through spectacular investigations: He performed the autopsy on politician Uwe Barschel, investigated the severe abuse of a three-year-old girl in the Yagmur case, and was involved in the reopening of the so-called “bathtub case” involving Manfred Genditzki, who was acquitted after serving over 13 years in prison while innocent. Püschel recounts extraordinary cases—authentically, vividly, and up close. The audience experiences firsthand how crime scenes are reconstructed and causes of death are determined. This true-crime special promises insights into real criminal cases of the highest caliber—as unsettling as they are fascinating. Dr. Tino Grosche will serve as moderator. Look forward to a captivating evening blending science and true crime—full of dramatic twists and moving stories.