Seven years after the disappearance of Berlin schoolgirl Rebecca Reusch on February 18, 2019, police continue their investigation, operating under the assumption that a crime has been committed.
A Lingering Mystery
The case of Rebecca Reusch, who vanished at age 15, has prompted extensive investigations and public speculation. Authorities continue to focus on Rebecca’s brother-in-law as a person of interest.
Recent investigative efforts included searches of multiple properties in Brandenburg. However, the Berlin public prosecutor’s office, through deputy spokesperson Michael Petzold, has declined to provide specific details, citing the require to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.
Investigators believe Rebecca did not leave her sister’s house alive. This assessment is supported by data from her mobile phone, which last registered a location inside the house. Early in the investigation, her brother-in-law came under scrutiny when his vehicle was captured on camera traveling on the highway between Berlin and Poland. He was briefly detained, then released.
He was again arrested two weeks later and held in investigative custody. Reports indicated investigators found fibers and hair belonging to Rebecca in his car, and discrepancies were noted in his account of the day. However, the evidence did not lead to charges, and he was released again.
Renewed Searches
In October 2025, investigators searched several properties in Tauche (Oder-Spree), Brandenburg, including the grandparents’ home of Rebecca’s brother-in-law. Authorities had received information suggesting the brother-in-law may have brought Rebecca’s remains to the property at some point.
The goal of the recent searches was to locate any objects, traces of evidence, or other materials related to the case. Flyers featuring a photograph of a Renault Twingo, believed to have been used by the brother-in-law on the day of Rebecca’s disappearance, were similarly distributed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Rebecca Reusch disappear?
Rebecca Reusch disappeared on February 18, 2019, in Berlin.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing, with police continuing to focus on Rebecca’s brother-in-law. Recent searches have been conducted in Brandenburg, but details are limited to protect the investigation.
Has anyone been charged in connection with Rebecca’s disappearance?
No, no one has been charged in connection with Rebecca Reusch’s disappearance.
As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen whether new evidence will emerge to shed light on the events of February 18, 2019, and bring closure to this long-standing case.
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