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Jun 2021
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Case 178: The Woman Without a Face

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About this episode
Between 1993 and 2009, DNA discovered at 40 crime scenes across Germany, Austria, and France were linked to an unknown woman of eastern European descent. Dubbed ‘The Woman Without a Face’, her crimes ranged from petty theft to murder. After her DNA was linked to the murder of Heilbronn police officer, Michele Kiesewetter, the suspect was renamed ‘The Phantom of Heilbronn’.

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Narration – Anonymous Host
Research – Holly Boyd
Writing – Jessica Forsayeth
Creative direction – Milly Raso
Production and music – Mike Migas
Music – Andrew D.B. Joslyn

For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-178-the-woman-without-a-face
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