Death on Mallorca – The Beer King Killings
It is one of the most mysterious murder stories of the 1990s and has remained unsolved for over 25 years.
This gripping documentary explores the unsolved triple murder case of renowned bar owner Manfred Meisel, his son Patrick, and animal keeper Claudia Leisten. Frankfurt-born Meisel rose to fame when he made the legendary "Bierkönig" famous beyond the borders of Mallorca. The documentary shows the murder investigation and reconstruction of the case by the chief investigator of the Spanish police at the time. He examines and questions the motives for the crime, which remain unclear to this day. Unveiling previously overlooked clues, the documentary sheds new light on the perpetrators.
Episodes
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Rise of the Beer King
The Spanish chief investigator explains the initial investigations and reconstructs the course of events. What happened at Manfred Meisel's finca on the night of November 11, 1997? How were the victims murdered and what were the first clues? And who was the main murder victim Manfred Meisel? This question is investigated with the help of witnesses from the 1990s.
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Everyone is a Suspect
Manfred Meisel was the most successful German restaurateur on Mallorca. He shaped the "Ballermann", the favorite holiday and party destination for many Germans. Subsequently, the Bierkönig became a goldmine. How did the Spanish competition react and who might have profited from his death? Meisel also had the largest parrot breeding station on Mallorca. Worth 2 million German marks.
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The Man of Trust
Witnesses speak of grief and fear. Could they even be the next victims? Was it a case of envy or even professionals at work? What information does the murder weapon provide and do footprints lead to the perpetrators? The Spanish chief investigator follows up all the clues. In the end it is clear: there is still a hot lead.
Facts
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Original TitleDer Bierkönig – Tod am Ballermann
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Year2023
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Length3 × 45' (ENG, GER)
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ResolutionHD, 4K
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Film byNiko Apel
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