Episode
Scene of the Crime: Let Her Go
Overview
Hanna Riedle has only just moved away from her village and started a new life in the city when she becomes the victim of a violent crime. During their investigation, detectives Lannert and Bootz discover that she has left in a dispute.
Details
- Series
- Scene of the Crime
- Season
- Season 55
- Episode
- Episode 26
- Air date
- 2024-11-17
- Runtime
- 90 min
Episode context
Let Her Go is Episode 26 in Season 55 of Scene of the Crime. It aired on 2024-11-17. The runtime is 90 min.
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