An unsolved case - 1977 in Arnsberg - the murder of Heinrich Brüggemann ^Featured

This may also concern the former foreign troops in the Soest area.

This case dates back over 45 years: in 1977,  was found dead in his flat in Arnsberg/Germany. The 37-year-old was found in his bathroom with numerous stab wounds and cuts. It can be assumed that the perpetrator and the victim knew each other.

The landlord, who was often simply called "Heino", was homosexual. Investigators found a condom in his apartment with the alleged perpetrator's DNA on it. However, there was still no match in the database.

The innkeeper's daily earnings and a revolver were stolen by unknown persons after the crime. The investigation has not yet led to the arrest of the perpetrator.

We are on the lookout for a young man who was around 17-18 years old at the time of the crime. He is described as having black hair and possibly missing something.

In the restaurant "Sternkeller" in Arnsberg, the suspect and the victim met.

There the man showed a letter of dismissal from his training company and brandished a 20 cm long knife. Heinrich Brüggemann left the restaurant with the young man that day and went with him to the victim's “Capri Bar”.

Witnesses who may be able to provide information about the case are asked to contact the Dortmund criminal investigation department on tel: +49231/132-7441.