1 00:00:22,200 --> 00:00:23,200 Bastian... 2 00:00:24,880 --> 00:00:26,480 Are you still alive? 3 00:00:27,680 --> 00:00:31,008 If I don't hear from you today, I'm coming to Berlin. 4 00:00:32,860 --> 00:00:34,540 We're worried about you. 5 00:00:39,900 --> 00:00:42,167 Moabit Criminal Court Berlin, 2010 6 00:00:44,980 --> 00:00:48,692 Parties interested in the Lars Schmieg trial may now enter. 7 00:01:20,160 --> 00:01:21,893 Please stop taking photos. 8 00:01:32,540 --> 00:01:33,580 Good morning. 9 00:01:34,760 --> 00:01:36,120 Please be seated. 10 00:01:50,360 --> 00:01:53,027 Moabit Correctional Facility Berlin, 2010 11 00:02:11,020 --> 00:02:12,700 My name is Lars Schmieg. 12 00:02:13,440 --> 00:02:18,496 I'm always strapped down. The lights burns all night. There's a permanent guard. 13 00:02:21,100 --> 00:02:23,233 I've tried to kill myself twice. 14 00:02:34,860 --> 00:02:36,860 It's dinnertime, Herr Schmieg. 15 00:02:45,620 --> 00:02:47,300 So, how was your day? 16 00:02:48,140 --> 00:02:49,500 I can't complain. 17 00:02:53,680 --> 00:02:55,813 Are the tomatoes blossoming yet? 18 00:02:56,660 --> 00:03:00,308 And how! Also the cucumbers, the zucchini, the pumpkins... 19 00:03:04,220 --> 00:03:06,753 My wife demanded a blue veronica bush, 20 00:03:08,700 --> 00:03:11,708 - also known as "men's fidelity". - I know them. 21 00:03:12,480 --> 00:03:14,280 - Enjoy your meal. - Thanks. 22 00:03:18,920 --> 00:03:21,187 Does your wife like gardening too? 23 00:03:22,600 --> 00:03:24,676 I'm the one with the green thumb. 24 00:03:24,700 --> 00:03:27,600 She prefers to lie in her deck chair and read. 25 00:03:35,340 --> 00:03:37,020 - The tomatoes? - Yeah. 26 00:03:37,020 --> 00:03:38,020 Beautiful. 27 00:03:38,520 --> 00:03:40,120 - So, eat up! - Yeah. 28 00:03:42,560 --> 00:03:44,493 I could show you more, but... 29 00:03:53,160 --> 00:03:54,440 Shit! Not again! 30 00:03:59,300 --> 00:04:00,300 Erwin! 31 00:04:01,220 --> 00:04:02,900 Erwin! We need a doctor! 32 00:04:37,500 --> 00:04:40,100 Freely edited according to a real event 33 00:04:42,420 --> 00:04:45,812 I'd like to check some of the defendant's particulars. 34 00:04:49,160 --> 00:04:50,893 Your name is Lars Schmieg. 35 00:04:52,620 --> 00:04:54,553 You were born in Saarbrücken. 36 00:04:56,220 --> 00:04:57,900 You are a licensed nurse. 37 00:05:00,680 --> 00:05:04,968 At the time of your arrest you were in training to become a teacher. 38 00:05:07,000 --> 00:05:08,933 You are German and unmarried. 39 00:05:16,880 --> 00:05:19,780 I am neat and clean. I am a model human being. 40 00:05:21,440 --> 00:05:24,340 I've led a normal life, resolute and honest. 41 00:05:57,580 --> 00:06:00,380 - Did you write that for me? - I won't say. 42 00:06:02,400 --> 00:06:05,600 And if I plaster your cock and hang it on the wall? 43 00:06:05,720 --> 00:06:07,160 I still won't say. 44 00:06:10,900 --> 00:06:13,300 And what if I have it for breakfast? 45 00:06:15,560 --> 00:06:19,912 Not now, okay? I'm really tired. I have to go home and fall into bed. 46 00:06:26,340 --> 00:06:29,540 I'll be so glad when all this work is finally done. 47 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:32,940 It will be the most beautiful flat in Berlin! 48 00:06:34,360 --> 00:06:36,627 I'd say it'll take one more month. 49 00:06:38,100 --> 00:06:42,580 The wardrobe will go there, the couch over here. That will be our view. 50 00:06:43,960 --> 00:06:45,400 Is the jacket new? 51 00:06:46,480 --> 00:06:49,347 Yes and no. It's new on me, but second hand. 52 00:06:50,740 --> 00:06:52,940 - Cool! I like it. Chic. - Thanks. 53 00:06:58,500 --> 00:07:02,340 I feel like watching a film. Why don't you sleep at my place? 54 00:07:04,700 --> 00:07:07,100 Listen, I'm meeting someone at home. 55 00:07:08,020 --> 00:07:09,020 I knew it. 56 00:07:09,860 --> 00:07:11,596 - Have fun. - Don't get dramatic. 57 00:07:11,620 --> 00:07:12,896 I said, "Have fun!" 58 00:07:12,920 --> 00:07:14,336 - But how you said it! - How's that? 59 00:07:14,360 --> 00:07:15,360 Bitchy! 60 00:07:15,660 --> 00:07:20,516 - It's just sex. It has nothing to do with us. - You said you're going home to sleep. 61 00:07:20,540 --> 00:07:22,140 You know I love you. 62 00:07:25,980 --> 00:07:28,047 We'll meet tomorrow after work. 63 00:09:43,860 --> 00:09:45,140 Open your mouth. 64 00:09:48,620 --> 00:09:50,300 Stick out your tongue. 65 00:09:53,840 --> 00:09:54,880 What is that? 66 00:09:55,700 --> 00:09:56,700 A miracle. 67 00:10:01,240 --> 00:10:02,240 Come on! 68 00:11:56,160 --> 00:11:58,027 Where did you get the drops? 69 00:11:59,840 --> 00:12:00,960 Are you a cop? 70 00:12:02,080 --> 00:12:03,080 No. Where? 71 00:12:04,860 --> 00:12:07,176 - It's wheel rim cleaner. - What cleaner? 72 00:12:07,200 --> 00:12:10,067 Rim cleaner from the Internet. Now piss off. 73 00:12:10,560 --> 00:12:12,080 Piss off! I'm busy. 74 00:12:15,180 --> 00:12:17,180 But don't mix it with alcohol! 75 00:12:18,180 --> 00:12:19,180 Wanker... 76 00:12:22,400 --> 00:12:26,816 Everybody's taking GBL [pre-stage liquid ecstasy]. It's non-addictive. 77 00:12:27,180 --> 00:12:29,580 You just have to hit the right dose. 78 00:12:30,420 --> 00:12:34,580 If you don't take it with alcohol, you won't land in the hospital. 79 00:12:36,320 --> 00:12:39,392 Otherwise GBL means two hours of nonstop fucking. 80 00:12:40,020 --> 00:12:42,020 That's not so easy without it. 81 00:12:42,400 --> 00:12:44,467 And it's cheap and easy to get. 82 00:12:45,340 --> 00:12:47,020 That's good fun, right? 83 00:12:48,440 --> 00:12:50,573 Moabit Criminal Court Berlin, 2010 84 00:12:54,400 --> 00:12:55,440 Herr Schmieg, 85 00:12:55,760 --> 00:12:59,984 your victims were poisoned with so-called knockout drops, with GBL. 86 00:13:00,640 --> 00:13:04,224 Is it true that you ordered this solvent on the Internet? 87 00:13:04,420 --> 00:13:05,636 Yes. That's correct. 88 00:13:05,660 --> 00:13:09,436 And you knew that more than 2.5 milliliters can cause death? 89 00:13:11,820 --> 00:13:12,820 Yes. 90 00:13:14,400 --> 00:13:17,920 You've testified that you measured 1.5 ml with a syringe 91 00:13:19,480 --> 00:13:22,488 and used it to prepare small bottles of alcohol. 92 00:13:23,120 --> 00:13:24,320 That's correct. 93 00:13:25,660 --> 00:13:30,716 How is it that forensic examinations have found more than 20 ml in your victims? 94 00:13:33,580 --> 00:13:38,124 And I assume you knew that alcohol increases the effects of this poison? 95 00:13:38,820 --> 00:13:43,236 No, I didn't know that. I mixed it with alcohol to mask the bad taste. 96 00:13:45,120 --> 00:13:47,920 You admit you wanted to mask the bad taste. 97 00:13:48,280 --> 00:13:50,747 How does that fit with your assertion 98 00:13:51,120 --> 00:13:54,512 that your victims ingested this solvent intentionally? 99 00:13:58,660 --> 00:14:01,924 Can't you see how contradictory your statements are? 100 00:14:02,480 --> 00:14:04,747 You're twisting everything around! 101 00:14:06,660 --> 00:14:08,393 I didn't want any of that. 102 00:14:16,040 --> 00:14:17,040 Here you go. 103 00:14:17,680 --> 00:14:19,880 "Madame" gay bar Saarbrücken, 2003 104 00:14:20,700 --> 00:14:23,476 This takes too long! Who put that wannabe queen in charge? 105 00:14:23,500 --> 00:14:26,167 If he was at least hot, a sweet boy or... 106 00:14:27,100 --> 00:14:29,900 Just look at those dead eyes, like a shark! 107 00:14:31,220 --> 00:14:34,548 Hello... Hey! He's ignoring us. What an arrogant fag! 108 00:14:35,440 --> 00:14:38,616 He's doing it on purpose. He doesn't want to make money. 109 00:14:38,640 --> 00:14:41,440 Look at that gnome face, those dead eyes... 110 00:14:42,300 --> 00:14:43,660 I think he's hot. 111 00:14:45,500 --> 00:14:47,767 When did your taste get so rotten? 112 00:16:54,220 --> 00:16:56,553 - How did you sleep? - Fine, thanks. 113 00:16:57,800 --> 00:17:00,467 - It wasn't too narrow? - No, just right. 114 00:17:01,600 --> 00:17:02,880 I meant the bed. 115 00:17:03,560 --> 00:17:04,560 That too. 116 00:17:08,780 --> 00:17:10,460 Do you remember who I am? 117 00:17:11,720 --> 00:17:14,120 Sure, the cute guy in the cloakroom. 118 00:17:14,920 --> 00:17:16,360 I'm the bartender. 119 00:17:17,080 --> 00:17:19,747 Sorry. That was the day before yesterday. 120 00:17:23,180 --> 00:17:24,300 And how was I? 121 00:17:24,820 --> 00:17:27,087 To tell the truth, quite dreadful. 122 00:17:29,580 --> 00:17:31,847 - Charming and honest. - That's me. 123 00:17:32,020 --> 00:17:34,920 - I find use a bit too much tongue. - Really? 124 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:41,933 - Oh, God... - How disgusting! 125 00:17:42,240 --> 00:17:44,640 Such swinish wickedness in my house! 126 00:17:44,840 --> 00:17:46,656 Grandma, I can explain everything. 127 00:17:46,680 --> 00:17:48,336 - You live with your grandmother? - No. 128 00:17:48,360 --> 00:17:49,876 - Oh yes! - I mean yes, but... 129 00:17:49,900 --> 00:17:51,833 But not much longer! Get out! 130 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:54,667 - Calm down! I'm naked, I can't... - OUT! 131 00:18:02,920 --> 00:18:05,716 If you're in a band, you just have to go to Berlin. 132 00:18:05,740 --> 00:18:07,096 With the band, yeah? 133 00:18:07,120 --> 00:18:10,376 There's no way I'll be playing here at the Madame for the next 10 years. 134 00:18:10,400 --> 00:18:11,400 No. 135 00:18:11,580 --> 00:18:13,456 Berlin is hot. That's where you get rich and famous. 136 00:18:13,480 --> 00:18:15,160 That's where you belong. 137 00:18:16,020 --> 00:18:17,020 Thanks. 138 00:18:18,560 --> 00:18:23,552 I know it's shitty for the two of us, but there are telephones, we can write... 139 00:18:24,900 --> 00:18:27,844 - We could send a carrier pigeon. - We could... 140 00:18:28,640 --> 00:18:30,576 if you know where to find one. 141 00:18:30,600 --> 00:18:33,672 - A little too slow. - How about a carrier eagle? 142 00:18:34,420 --> 00:18:35,540 Too expensive. 143 00:18:36,120 --> 00:18:37,800 Why don't you come too? 144 00:18:41,160 --> 00:18:44,680 - I don't know. Manuel and Bastian... - What about them? 145 00:18:45,300 --> 00:18:47,500 - They can't stand me. - Bullshit! 146 00:18:48,120 --> 00:18:49,416 It was so from the beginning. 147 00:18:49,440 --> 00:18:50,480 They hate me. 148 00:18:51,760 --> 00:18:53,893 You're coming with me to Berlin. 149 00:19:06,900 --> 00:19:08,340 I'll open it up... 150 00:19:09,180 --> 00:19:11,913 The question is how do we get them to fit? 151 00:19:12,220 --> 00:19:14,620 No problem. They should fit if we... 152 00:19:18,200 --> 00:19:20,800 Or you just break them in half, Roland. 153 00:19:20,840 --> 00:19:23,440 - It wasn't on purpose! - Of course not. 154 00:19:23,820 --> 00:19:25,260 They're brand new! 155 00:19:25,420 --> 00:19:28,456 - They're made that way. - Just stick it back together. 156 00:19:28,480 --> 00:19:30,160 I bey you don't manage. 157 00:19:30,700 --> 00:19:32,833 - I'll take that bet. - How much? 158 00:19:35,100 --> 00:19:36,380 Pull back a bit. 159 00:19:42,240 --> 00:19:43,840 I'd say to the left. 160 00:19:49,440 --> 00:19:50,560 Well, why not? 161 00:19:51,560 --> 00:19:54,796 Did you know that Bastian kept warning me about you? 162 00:19:54,820 --> 00:19:56,500 He never trusted you. 163 00:19:57,560 --> 00:20:00,293 And now we've been together for six years. 164 00:20:04,120 --> 00:20:05,656 - Are you laughing at me? - No. 165 00:20:05,680 --> 00:20:07,200 I was just thinking 166 00:20:07,720 --> 00:20:12,376 that the first time I saw you, I thought you were the biggest slut in Saarbrücken. 167 00:20:12,400 --> 00:20:15,133 Oh my God! And did it turn out to be true? 168 00:20:15,140 --> 00:20:16,140 I won't say. 169 00:20:17,180 --> 00:20:18,180 Was it true? 170 00:20:19,400 --> 00:20:20,400 I won't say. 171 00:21:12,660 --> 00:21:13,660 How was it? 172 00:21:14,760 --> 00:21:16,120 It was wonderful. 173 00:21:19,500 --> 00:21:21,967 - Can you imagine having kids? - Kids? 174 00:21:22,560 --> 00:21:23,560 Absolutely. 175 00:21:23,780 --> 00:21:27,876 I'd train them to be coolest, most incredible acrobatic soldiers. 176 00:21:41,520 --> 00:21:42,960 What's the matter? 177 00:21:43,300 --> 00:21:45,433 Not out here in front of people. 178 00:21:45,900 --> 00:21:49,496 You work in the Madame, have balled your way through half Saarbrücken, 179 00:21:49,520 --> 00:21:52,053 but holding my hand is too gay for you? 180 00:21:53,220 --> 00:21:54,900 Is this embarrassing? 181 00:22:00,580 --> 00:22:03,596 - That's too embarrassing even for me. - Hey, come back! 182 00:22:03,620 --> 00:22:06,692 Ladies and gentlemen, the show is just beginning! 183 00:22:16,120 --> 00:22:18,136 - Our house? - Exactly. Our house. 184 00:22:18,160 --> 00:22:21,776 - I'll paint a window on the left. - And I'll paint one on the right. 185 00:22:21,800 --> 00:22:25,000 - I'll make mine round. - Then mine will be square. 186 00:22:25,360 --> 00:22:27,493 - A doorbell? - That's important. 187 00:22:27,760 --> 00:22:30,096 - A cloud? - Very good. And paint a eagle. 188 00:22:30,120 --> 00:22:31,120 Oh yeah! 189 00:22:31,800 --> 00:22:33,733 - I'll make the roof. - Super. 190 00:22:34,620 --> 00:22:36,300 Down here, a little path. 191 00:22:36,780 --> 00:22:39,047 And we'll put ourselves over here. 192 00:22:39,320 --> 00:22:41,416 - I'll paint you. - And of course, I'll paint you. 193 00:22:41,440 --> 00:22:45,216 - You get lovely angel's curls. - I'll give you a slightly receding hairline. 194 00:22:45,240 --> 00:22:46,520 But very slight! 195 00:22:46,960 --> 00:22:49,493 I'll give you a beautiful erect penis. 196 00:22:49,940 --> 00:22:51,620 I'll give you one too. 197 00:22:51,640 --> 00:22:56,248 - Oh, it turned out a bit droopy. - That's okay. It's just on its way up. 198 00:22:58,300 --> 00:23:01,200 - Do I really look so grim? - That's not grim. 199 00:23:01,920 --> 00:23:02,920 Lars... 200 00:23:03,680 --> 00:23:05,556 Can I sleep at your place tonight? 201 00:23:05,580 --> 00:23:08,716 - Of course. I wouldn't leave you alone. - Thanks. 202 00:23:09,020 --> 00:23:11,616 Tomorrow I can call the school and say I'm sick. 203 00:23:11,640 --> 00:23:13,640 No, you don't have to do that. 204 00:23:14,500 --> 00:23:17,956 Of all the trainees I've had to do with over the years, 205 00:23:18,360 --> 00:23:20,560 Herr Schmieg was one of the best. 206 00:23:22,080 --> 00:23:24,980 He seemed so uncomplicated and down-to-earth. 207 00:23:26,720 --> 00:23:28,720 The students really liked him. 208 00:23:28,760 --> 00:23:32,280 I had the impression that he felt right at home with us. 209 00:23:36,360 --> 00:23:40,072 He said that since his childhood he wanted to be a teacher. 210 00:23:42,460 --> 00:23:47,388 Once he'd completed the course, his chances of working with us were very good. 211 00:23:49,740 --> 00:23:53,644 During the search of your apartment, documents were discovered 212 00:23:54,420 --> 00:23:57,748 which indicate that you stole an ex-friend's diploma, 213 00:23:57,900 --> 00:24:03,020 changed his name to yours, and used the forgery to enroll in the Free University. 214 00:24:05,620 --> 00:24:07,220 Yes, that's correct. 215 00:24:07,640 --> 00:24:11,496 But my professors and students would tell you I'm a very good teacher. 216 00:24:11,520 --> 00:24:12,520 That may be, 217 00:24:13,700 --> 00:24:17,540 but what this really proves is that you are a very good liar. 218 00:24:17,960 --> 00:24:22,376 You never passed the final exam of your nursing course. Isn't that so? 219 00:24:23,840 --> 00:24:28,896 Okay, but that's due to one credit that the course instructor refused to give me 220 00:24:29,180 --> 00:24:32,380 because she has something against my homosexuality. 221 00:24:34,640 --> 00:24:37,107 Nevertheless, I'm an excellent nurse. 222 00:25:31,760 --> 00:25:33,760 - Did Helga pull it off? - Yes. 223 00:25:38,320 --> 00:25:40,120 Could you put the bed down? 224 00:25:40,800 --> 00:25:44,768 I always open the window so that the soul can ascend to heaven. 225 00:25:48,180 --> 00:25:51,572 I'll fold the hands together while they're still warm. 226 00:25:54,900 --> 00:25:56,580 Would you comb her hair? 227 00:25:59,160 --> 00:26:02,296 Her daughter gave me a crucifix. I'll put it here. 228 00:26:03,660 --> 00:26:05,020 You're so tender. 229 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:09,264 I don't have the patience after so many dead people. 230 00:26:12,860 --> 00:26:14,727 I'll go fill out the papers. 231 00:26:18,840 --> 00:26:22,040 I can only say that Lars was a wonderful colleague, 232 00:26:22,440 --> 00:26:23,560 a great nurse. 233 00:26:24,620 --> 00:26:29,804 He would always take over my shift when my daughter was sick. I'm a single mother. 234 00:26:30,100 --> 00:26:32,167 I thought we were real friends. 235 00:26:33,960 --> 00:26:36,860 We'd have a beer after work or watch a movie. 236 00:26:43,000 --> 00:26:47,800 So I was very disappointed when he cut off contact after he moved to Berlin. 237 00:26:49,800 --> 00:26:52,744 He didn't answer messages or pick up the phone. 238 00:26:53,540 --> 00:26:55,807 I found it a pity. It made me sad. 239 00:27:00,140 --> 00:27:05,644 Beyond that, was there anything remarkable about the time you worked with Herr Schmieg? 240 00:27:12,320 --> 00:27:15,968 I must admit that some drugs disappeared during that time. 241 00:27:16,640 --> 00:27:20,544 I didn't connect Lars to that. I never saw him steal anything. 242 00:27:22,500 --> 00:27:24,020 I can only say that 243 00:27:25,020 --> 00:27:27,820 no more drugs disappeared after he left us. 244 00:28:11,500 --> 00:28:12,700 Herr Schmieg... 245 00:28:14,260 --> 00:28:18,612 In that you stole the wallets of your victims, you took a great risk. 246 00:28:20,500 --> 00:28:22,700 Your victims carried little cash, 247 00:28:23,480 --> 00:28:26,872 and you managed to draw money with only one bank card. 248 00:28:28,840 --> 00:28:30,773 For the others you had no PIN. 249 00:28:32,080 --> 00:28:36,752 Furthermore, you received a substantial inheritance from your grandmother. 250 00:28:39,040 --> 00:28:41,373 Financial need was not your motive. 251 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:45,360 Is there an explication? 252 00:28:57,860 --> 00:28:58,860 I feel bad. 253 00:29:00,220 --> 00:29:03,020 Something happened that I don't understand. 254 00:29:07,480 --> 00:29:09,160 What a shitty concert! 255 00:29:09,940 --> 00:29:12,473 If they could make it, we will explode! 256 00:29:12,720 --> 00:29:15,984 First Berlin, then the whole world! Rich and famous! 257 00:29:20,100 --> 00:29:21,140 What's wrong? 258 00:29:23,200 --> 00:29:24,640 Are you all right? 259 00:29:27,420 --> 00:29:29,353 It's that stomach ache again. 260 00:29:30,500 --> 00:29:33,033 You're sure it's not just your period? 261 00:29:34,060 --> 00:29:37,132 - I'm okay. I just need some sleep. - Go on home. 262 00:29:37,880 --> 00:29:39,680 Have a good night. You too. 263 00:29:41,640 --> 00:29:43,240 See you later, Lars. 264 00:29:47,400 --> 00:29:49,933 Manuel's been a little strange lately. 265 00:29:50,640 --> 00:29:53,173 He's been having these stomach cramps. 266 00:29:54,580 --> 00:29:58,484 You know him. At the first sign of pain, he thinks he's dying. 267 00:29:59,460 --> 00:30:01,140 He'll be okay in no time. 268 00:30:06,800 --> 00:30:09,700 Bastian and I were together for about a year. 269 00:30:12,760 --> 00:30:14,560 He was my first real lover. 270 00:30:16,760 --> 00:30:19,896 After we broke up, we remained very close friends. 271 00:30:21,360 --> 00:30:25,264 I liked his next friend Manuel very much. He was a lovely guy. 272 00:30:25,880 --> 00:30:27,880 The three of us formed a band. 273 00:30:30,380 --> 00:30:32,647 Those two were wonderful together. 274 00:30:34,200 --> 00:30:36,467 That's why I was so deeply shocked 275 00:30:37,200 --> 00:30:41,424 by how Bastian behaved when it became clear that manual had cancer. 276 00:30:46,240 --> 00:30:47,240 How are you? 277 00:30:51,820 --> 00:30:53,260 You look terrible. 278 00:30:58,480 --> 00:31:00,613 Are they treating you all right? 279 00:31:03,120 --> 00:31:06,192 Are they good-looking the doctors, the orderlies? 280 00:31:06,880 --> 00:31:08,680 - Come on! - One looks good. 281 00:31:09,180 --> 00:31:10,180 Yeah? 282 00:31:10,640 --> 00:31:14,032 - What does he look like? Come on... - A bit like you. 283 00:31:16,320 --> 00:31:18,253 - He looks like me? - Similar. 284 00:31:19,320 --> 00:31:21,053 And? Does he jerk you off? 285 00:31:21,600 --> 00:31:23,933 No. I don't have private insurance. 286 00:31:30,040 --> 00:31:32,840 Listen, I have one or two gigs lined up... 287 00:31:38,600 --> 00:31:41,672 That's why I can't come to visit you for a while. 288 00:31:41,920 --> 00:31:44,787 And you know, I have to take care of my mom. 289 00:31:47,840 --> 00:31:51,460 - What? - It's not that bad! I just wanted you to know. 290 00:31:51,940 --> 00:31:54,840 - You won't come for a while? - That's right. 291 00:31:56,480 --> 00:31:58,747 - What? - I can't come for a while. 292 00:32:00,440 --> 00:32:01,440 How long? 293 00:32:02,820 --> 00:32:03,860 I don't know. 294 00:32:07,380 --> 00:32:09,980 You know why I'm lying here? That I'm... 295 00:32:10,840 --> 00:32:11,840 Yes. I know. 296 00:32:13,360 --> 00:32:14,360 But I... 297 00:32:15,140 --> 00:32:18,276 - They don't know if I'll ever come out. - Yeah... 298 00:32:18,760 --> 00:32:20,200 My chances are 5%. 299 00:32:20,740 --> 00:32:21,860 I can't... No! 300 00:32:23,300 --> 00:32:24,980 I just can't take it. 301 00:32:25,620 --> 00:32:27,300 I can't visit anymore. 302 00:32:27,440 --> 00:32:30,596 - It's too much for me. - It doesn't matter how you feel. 303 00:32:30,620 --> 00:32:35,484 - I'm the one lying here, not you. Alone.... - I have to take care of myself! 304 00:32:36,840 --> 00:32:39,784 I have to go my own way, or I'll end up a flop. 305 00:32:40,880 --> 00:32:42,880 - Man, don't go... - I'm sorry. 306 00:32:42,920 --> 00:32:44,996 - You're leaving now? - Yes, I'm leaving. 307 00:32:45,020 --> 00:32:46,220 Please don't... 308 00:32:47,440 --> 00:32:50,107 - I'm sorry. - But I can't to follow you! 309 00:32:50,860 --> 00:32:53,193 No. Stay here. Please... Stay here! 310 00:33:36,260 --> 00:33:40,932 - Why don't you write to him? - I've sent 5 SMS's and called him 14 times! 311 00:33:42,680 --> 00:33:43,880 Call him again. 312 00:33:57,600 --> 00:34:02,784 Bastian, damn it, where are you? I've texted and called so often. You have to come! 313 00:34:02,940 --> 00:34:06,908 Manuel needs you! Damn it to hell, you can't let him die alone! 314 00:34:11,240 --> 00:34:13,373 He's online, cruising Gay Romeo. 315 00:35:55,760 --> 00:35:56,760 Bastian... 316 00:35:59,440 --> 00:36:03,856 Anyone who ignores a friend in such distress can be no friend of mine. 317 00:36:07,800 --> 00:36:08,800 Sorry. 318 00:36:29,920 --> 00:36:32,253 Hello! I have to make a phone call! 319 00:36:39,040 --> 00:36:40,400 So, Herr Schmieg, 320 00:36:42,100 --> 00:36:45,492 telephone calls in pre-trial custody are not allowed. 321 00:36:46,300 --> 00:36:48,856 - I know, but just one... - That also applies to you. 322 00:36:48,880 --> 00:36:50,716 I have to explain things to Roland! 323 00:36:50,740 --> 00:36:54,656 I'm asking you to quit disturbing the rest of the other inmates. 324 00:36:54,680 --> 00:36:57,213 I have to make a phone call! Untie me! 325 00:36:58,280 --> 00:37:02,440 - Untie me! I have to make... - Stop your screaming, Herr Schmieg. 326 00:37:03,520 --> 00:37:04,520 One call! 327 00:37:04,780 --> 00:37:09,132 - I'm begging for just one call! - Herr Schmieg, answer one question. 328 00:37:09,640 --> 00:37:13,736 Did you allow your victims a phone call before you murdered them? 329 00:37:19,280 --> 00:37:21,413 - I just have to... - Good night. 330 00:37:24,560 --> 00:37:28,336 At least turn off the light! I can't sleep! This is torture! 331 00:37:33,400 --> 00:37:35,080 Good. Spread it evenly. 332 00:37:40,680 --> 00:37:42,856 Do you want to come to my place later? 333 00:37:42,880 --> 00:37:47,552 - If you keep doing such sloppy work, no. - I have lasagna from yesterday. 334 00:37:48,580 --> 00:37:51,796 But seriously, today is difficult. I have papers to correct. 335 00:37:51,820 --> 00:37:53,500 It will take all night. 336 00:37:56,660 --> 00:37:59,527 Hurry. I can't hold it long. But be careful. 337 00:37:59,980 --> 00:38:01,956 You're supposed to be careful! 338 00:38:01,980 --> 00:38:04,380 I can't work with this shitty thing! 339 00:38:05,900 --> 00:38:06,900 Kiss my ass! 340 00:38:07,960 --> 00:38:10,493 - Do it yourself! - Great! Fantastic... 341 00:38:11,700 --> 00:38:14,300 Now I should do it alone. Thanks a lot. 342 00:38:32,320 --> 00:38:33,520 Hello, Bastian. 343 00:38:35,180 --> 00:38:37,247 That doesn't sound like Roland. 344 00:38:38,340 --> 00:38:40,607 If he wants contact, why send you? 345 00:38:41,520 --> 00:38:42,960 He didn't send me. 346 00:38:43,440 --> 00:38:46,512 He's been talking a lot about you. He misses you. 347 00:38:48,800 --> 00:38:50,000 Do you miss me? 348 00:38:51,520 --> 00:38:54,253 You were always jealous of our friendship. 349 00:38:55,900 --> 00:38:57,580 You couldn't stand me. 350 00:38:57,940 --> 00:39:00,340 Don't worry. I still can't stand you. 351 00:39:04,220 --> 00:39:06,287 I just want Roland to be happy. 352 00:39:07,360 --> 00:39:10,304 Since you've been gone, he hasn't been himself. 353 00:39:14,460 --> 00:39:15,900 I really miss him. 354 00:39:32,800 --> 00:39:37,216 If you could give him any photos or souvenirs from your time with him, 355 00:39:37,560 --> 00:39:38,600 he'd love it. 356 00:40:08,320 --> 00:40:09,320 Look... 357 00:40:12,780 --> 00:40:14,460 Here we were in Venice. 358 00:40:21,580 --> 00:40:22,580 Scova. 359 00:40:24,640 --> 00:40:26,707 Roland told me about that trip. 360 00:40:31,740 --> 00:40:35,196 - He adored that 4-star hotel. - Oh yeah, it was super. 361 00:40:37,760 --> 00:40:39,440 Here we are on the beach. 362 00:40:40,200 --> 00:40:41,880 - Is that you? - Yeah. 363 00:40:42,260 --> 00:40:44,060 You already had a mustache? 364 00:40:45,500 --> 00:40:46,500 Shut up. 365 00:40:48,080 --> 00:40:50,213 Hang on a minute... There he is. 366 00:40:52,420 --> 00:40:53,540 Take this one. 367 00:40:54,480 --> 00:40:56,160 That's great. I like it. 368 00:41:02,380 --> 00:41:04,580 Wait a second. Something's wrong. 369 00:41:09,780 --> 00:41:11,220 I can't breathe... 370 00:41:17,640 --> 00:41:18,640 Lie down. 371 00:41:24,620 --> 00:41:26,140 It'll be over soon. 372 00:41:35,080 --> 00:41:36,120 Try to relax. 373 00:42:54,980 --> 00:42:56,713 Hey, Basty. It's me, Mama. 374 00:42:59,660 --> 00:43:00,860 Give me a ring. 375 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:20,600 They found Bastian dead in his apartment. 376 00:43:21,180 --> 00:43:22,180 What?! 377 00:43:22,600 --> 00:43:24,800 That was his mother on the phone. 378 00:43:26,480 --> 00:43:28,747 The police say it was an overdose. 379 00:43:29,700 --> 00:43:31,380 Can you believe that? 380 00:43:32,380 --> 00:43:34,580 - Does that surprise you? - Drugs! 381 00:43:34,860 --> 00:43:36,540 It doesn't surprise me. 382 00:43:36,940 --> 00:43:42,060 It seems to me that we're the only gays in Berlin without psychological problems. 383 00:43:45,240 --> 00:43:46,240 Look at me. 384 00:43:46,920 --> 00:43:49,320 I'm so glad that we have each other. 385 00:43:54,300 --> 00:43:58,332 What's certain about my son Bastian is that he didn't take drugs 386 00:43:58,560 --> 00:44:00,360 and did not commit suicide. 387 00:44:01,480 --> 00:44:04,213 That's what the police believed at first. 388 00:44:04,520 --> 00:44:07,420 Bastian and I discussed absolutely everything. 389 00:44:07,820 --> 00:44:10,420 About men and sex... Really everything. 390 00:44:11,240 --> 00:44:13,707 If he took drugs, I would have known. 391 00:44:15,940 --> 00:44:17,300 I told the police 392 00:44:18,800 --> 00:44:23,024 that his bank card was used to draw money on the day after he died. 393 00:44:23,700 --> 00:44:26,033 The bank statement made that clear. 394 00:44:27,160 --> 00:44:30,808 That convinced the police to continue their investigation. 395 00:45:44,300 --> 00:45:46,967 That shirt is so chic. Lumberjack style. 396 00:45:48,980 --> 00:45:52,372 Plaid is so cool. I like it when boys dress like that. 397 00:45:53,160 --> 00:45:54,840 The sleeves ripped off... 398 00:45:56,420 --> 00:45:58,420 Do you go to a fitness studio? 399 00:45:58,960 --> 00:46:01,693 The only weights I lift are beer bottles. 400 00:46:02,720 --> 00:46:04,000 He's a comedian! 401 00:46:04,740 --> 00:46:08,132 Let's have a drink. When are you done with your shift? 402 00:46:08,980 --> 00:46:12,756 That depends on when I manage to sweep out the last cadaver. 403 00:46:15,740 --> 00:46:17,020 You're so funny! 404 00:46:17,580 --> 00:46:20,972 - Come on, let's have just one. - No, no. Stop asking! 405 00:46:21,000 --> 00:46:22,000 Hello! 406 00:46:23,920 --> 00:46:24,920 Who are you? 407 00:46:26,280 --> 00:46:30,440 I haven't seen you here before. You're from somewhere else, right? 408 00:46:31,580 --> 00:46:33,513 Let's have a drink. I'll buy. 409 00:46:42,160 --> 00:46:46,000 No kissing. You don't touch me. You do what I tell you to do. 410 00:46:47,400 --> 00:46:51,304 If you understand that, go wait for me. I'll bring the drinks. 411 00:47:00,480 --> 00:47:01,480 Two beers. 412 00:48:45,140 --> 00:48:48,084 - What's wrong? - I think I had too many beers. 413 00:48:48,980 --> 00:48:50,660 - Oh my God! - Sit up. 414 00:48:50,760 --> 00:48:52,200 I have to go home. 415 00:48:52,760 --> 00:48:55,293 - Look at me! - Oh God! I can't breath! 416 00:49:42,040 --> 00:49:43,400 Hey man. Wake up! 417 00:49:45,060 --> 00:49:46,860 Hey, move it! We're closed! 418 00:49:52,200 --> 00:49:53,880 Shit, I think he croaked. 419 00:49:56,460 --> 00:49:59,724 There's nothing worse than the death of one's child. 420 00:50:01,140 --> 00:50:04,532 Although our son was a grown man, a son remains a son. 421 00:50:06,820 --> 00:50:08,500 You can't change that. 422 00:50:10,460 --> 00:50:12,193 The pain is indescribable. 423 00:50:17,620 --> 00:50:20,220 And then there's where and how he died. 424 00:50:25,020 --> 00:50:27,620 Our son didn't have an easy row to hoe. 425 00:50:28,240 --> 00:50:30,107 Being gay isn't always easy. 426 00:50:31,980 --> 00:50:35,884 Some years were very rocky for him, and we had little contact. 427 00:50:40,220 --> 00:50:42,620 But for the last four or five years, 428 00:50:44,300 --> 00:50:48,524 he'd found such peace and contentment, and we saw much more of him. 429 00:50:51,180 --> 00:50:53,180 He often traveled to our town. 430 00:50:54,080 --> 00:50:57,280 And my wife and I often visited him here in Berlin. 431 00:51:05,680 --> 00:51:07,360 What are you drinking? 432 00:51:07,980 --> 00:51:09,580 Schnapps. Want some? 433 00:51:09,920 --> 00:51:10,920 Oh yeah! 434 00:51:11,180 --> 00:51:13,580 But take it easy. It's strong stuff. 435 00:51:22,200 --> 00:51:24,533 Leave some for me! It's all I have. 436 00:51:26,200 --> 00:51:29,592 - Very good, very good. Thanks. - You're really rabid. 437 00:51:33,880 --> 00:51:36,080 But I have something even better. 438 00:51:39,900 --> 00:51:40,900 This here. 439 00:51:41,760 --> 00:51:44,427 - I know that. - No, you don't know this. 440 00:51:45,600 --> 00:51:47,800 Distilled by me. It's only for... 441 00:51:49,620 --> 00:51:51,776 - It's not for pussies. - You made it? 442 00:51:51,800 --> 00:51:52,800 Yeah. 443 00:51:55,120 --> 00:51:57,120 It's my grand mother's recipe. 444 00:52:01,400 --> 00:52:03,200 Disinfectant! Can I try it? 445 00:52:04,800 --> 00:52:05,800 Of course. 446 00:52:09,880 --> 00:52:11,560 We'll drink together. 447 00:52:12,960 --> 00:52:14,640 - Arm in arm. - All right. 448 00:52:17,160 --> 00:52:19,160 - But I'm not gay! - Me either. 449 00:52:31,540 --> 00:52:33,273 That's really rabid stuff! 450 00:52:34,080 --> 00:52:36,880 - The devil's brew! - It's very hard stuff. 451 00:52:38,560 --> 00:52:42,848 Come on, I'll take you home. It's almost time for the bus. Sit down! 452 00:52:45,140 --> 00:52:47,407 Call an ambulance! I feel awful... 453 00:52:49,480 --> 00:52:51,000 What are you doing? 454 00:52:52,500 --> 00:52:53,500 Help! 455 00:52:58,160 --> 00:52:59,160 Help! 456 00:53:05,000 --> 00:53:07,733 I woke up in the hospital. The doctor said 457 00:53:07,840 --> 00:53:10,740 a few minutes later would have been too late. 458 00:53:12,320 --> 00:53:14,000 I was incredibly lucky. 459 00:53:14,600 --> 00:53:18,376 I keep in touch with the couple who called 911 and saved me. 460 00:53:18,700 --> 00:53:21,433 When I'm in Berlin, I always look them up. 461 00:53:21,480 --> 00:53:25,448 When I regained consciousness after the night I thought: "Shit! 462 00:53:25,620 --> 00:53:29,012 If I'd have died, I'd have seen nothing of the world." 463 00:53:29,180 --> 00:53:32,456 That's why I travel everywhere and write a travel blog. 464 00:53:32,480 --> 00:53:33,840 Cambodia is next. 465 00:53:35,000 --> 00:53:39,928 I want to have seen the whole world because I know every day could be my last. 466 00:53:40,780 --> 00:53:44,556 For that I'm almost grateful to that swine, but just almost. 467 00:53:46,300 --> 00:53:49,500 and now the Berlin police are asking for your help. 468 00:53:50,140 --> 00:53:53,468 Do you recognize the man from the surveillance video? 469 00:53:53,720 --> 00:53:56,453 This could be the man who murdered Tony A. 470 00:53:58,780 --> 00:54:03,580 Tony A. was found dead some days ago in a gay club in Berlin-Friedrichshain. 471 00:54:04,780 --> 00:54:08,492 Relevant information can be reported to any police station. 472 00:54:16,460 --> 00:54:17,500 Good morning. 473 00:54:19,520 --> 00:54:22,253 - How long did I sleep? - Not long enough. 474 00:54:23,880 --> 00:54:26,747 I could have watched you sleeping all night. 475 00:54:27,400 --> 00:54:30,472 We have so much to do before the furniture comes. 476 00:54:31,400 --> 00:54:33,867 I think we should take a break today. 477 00:54:34,640 --> 00:54:38,672 What good is a new apartment if you wander around like a zombie? 478 00:54:40,600 --> 00:54:42,200 Shall I order pizza? 479 00:54:47,100 --> 00:54:51,772 You claim you recognized the defendant Lars Schmieg from the blurry video. 480 00:54:55,420 --> 00:55:00,028 Believe me, no pictures could be so blurry that I wouldn't recognize him. 481 00:55:18,460 --> 00:55:20,660 - God, no! - Shut your damn mouth! 482 00:55:20,840 --> 00:55:24,076 - There's money over there! Take it! - I don't want your damn money! 483 00:55:24,100 --> 00:55:26,100 Get over there! On your knees! 484 00:55:27,280 --> 00:55:29,680 Eyes closed! Hands behind your back! 485 00:55:34,800 --> 00:55:37,096 - Open your mouth! - Please don't hurt me! 486 00:55:37,120 --> 00:55:38,800 Open your damn mouth! 487 00:55:41,040 --> 00:55:42,640 Show me your tongue! 488 00:55:59,900 --> 00:56:01,180 Stop! Stop! Stop! 489 00:56:02,060 --> 00:56:03,100 Are you nuts? 490 00:56:04,180 --> 00:56:07,508 You said you'd tie me up and fuck the hell out of me! 491 00:56:07,760 --> 00:56:09,440 No mention of alcohol! 492 00:56:09,440 --> 00:56:14,176 - I thought it would turn you on. - Not likely! I've been dry for two years. 493 00:56:14,840 --> 00:56:19,320 Sorry. I couldn't know that. You wrote: "Do whatever you want with me." 494 00:56:29,820 --> 00:56:30,820 It's okay. 495 00:56:32,540 --> 00:56:34,607 You really couldn't have known. 496 00:56:37,260 --> 00:56:40,060 We could just go on from where we left off. 497 00:56:44,060 --> 00:56:45,060 You bad... 498 00:56:46,260 --> 00:56:47,260 clueless... 499 00:56:48,160 --> 00:56:49,280 wicked robber. 500 00:56:57,140 --> 00:56:58,140 Let me... 501 00:56:58,800 --> 00:57:00,160 Please, please... 502 00:57:14,900 --> 00:57:18,676 You have to imagine, it was the best sex date I've ever had. 503 00:57:19,120 --> 00:57:21,853 And believe me, I’ve had plenty sex dates. 504 00:57:23,480 --> 00:57:26,213 Then, when I saw the surveillance video... 505 00:57:30,040 --> 00:57:32,707 I realized I could have died that night. 506 00:57:36,620 --> 00:57:38,887 That I was just unbelievably lucky 507 00:57:40,080 --> 00:57:43,856 that I only swallowed a couple of drops, and that the man... 508 00:57:45,820 --> 00:57:48,764 who realized for me such a fantastic experience 509 00:57:51,320 --> 00:57:53,120 actually wanted to kill me. 510 00:58:30,560 --> 00:58:33,160 My little man, I'll get you out of here. 511 00:58:35,240 --> 00:58:36,240 I need you. 512 00:58:39,120 --> 00:58:40,920 My grandfather was my hero. 513 00:58:41,820 --> 00:58:43,753 I wanted to be just like him. 514 00:58:45,360 --> 00:58:49,200 In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit: Amen. 515 00:58:52,800 --> 00:58:56,832 Herr Director Schmieg was the best director our school ever had. 516 00:59:01,980 --> 00:59:03,660 His door was always open. 517 00:59:06,840 --> 00:59:10,232 Anyone could go to him with their cares and questions. 518 00:59:13,160 --> 00:59:14,960 May his soul rest in peace. 519 00:59:26,320 --> 00:59:28,520 Now you're the man in the family. 520 00:59:30,380 --> 00:59:33,772 Listen, Lars. You have to make your grandfather proud. 521 00:59:34,760 --> 00:59:36,440 You have to study hard. 522 00:59:37,200 --> 00:59:41,360 You have to found a family. That would have been his fondest wish. 523 00:59:43,440 --> 00:59:47,536 Tired, I lay me down to sleep, now in darkness so still and deep. 524 00:59:48,660 --> 00:59:52,756 Father, may Your all-seeing eye keep watch above the place I lie. 525 00:59:53,600 --> 00:59:58,016 Let Grandma and those unrelated to me by Your great hand protected be. 526 00:59:59,300 --> 01:00:03,268 May all the people, big and small, hear You and obey Your call. 527 01:00:06,480 --> 01:00:08,160 Amen. Well done, my boy. 528 01:00:12,140 --> 01:00:14,140 Put this on. It was grandpa's. 529 01:00:16,000 --> 01:00:18,900 - But it's way too big for me. - No backtalk! 530 01:00:19,600 --> 01:00:21,280 Then into bed. It's late. 531 01:00:21,960 --> 01:00:24,904 From now on you'll sleep here in grandpa's bed. 532 01:00:25,120 --> 01:00:26,800 Can't I sleep in my bed? 533 01:00:27,800 --> 01:00:28,800 Lars! 534 01:00:29,740 --> 01:00:31,420 I just lost my husband. 535 01:00:32,520 --> 01:00:35,464 I haven't slept alone in this bed for 52 years. 536 01:00:35,720 --> 01:00:39,752 In the hardest time of my life, you won't let me down, will you? 537 01:00:40,020 --> 01:00:42,820 - I have to go to the bathroom. - Hurry up! 538 01:01:07,760 --> 01:01:09,440 What's taking so long? 539 01:01:13,960 --> 01:01:15,827 You can't sit there forever! 540 01:01:18,640 --> 01:01:21,904 If you don't come out now, I'm coming in to get you! 541 01:01:23,340 --> 01:01:24,540 Herr Schmieg... 542 01:01:25,200 --> 01:01:30,256 How would you describe your relationship with your grandmother before her death? 543 01:01:32,940 --> 01:01:35,140 My client chooses not to respond. 544 01:01:37,300 --> 01:01:39,500 Tomorrow, all you girls and boys, 545 01:01:41,740 --> 01:01:43,873 It'll be time for us to rejoice! 546 01:01:45,560 --> 01:01:48,160 After one more sleep we'll awake to say 547 01:01:49,100 --> 01:01:51,433 Yahoo! Al least it's Christmas day! 548 01:01:52,920 --> 01:01:55,120 Okay, okay, you can stop singing. 549 01:01:56,240 --> 01:02:00,016 - Wasn't it any good? - Well, it sounded like a little girl. 550 01:02:00,860 --> 01:02:03,660 Now don't be sad. Do you want your present? 551 01:02:04,540 --> 01:02:05,540 YES! 552 01:02:08,120 --> 01:02:09,756 - Do you love your grandma? - Yes. 553 01:02:09,780 --> 01:02:12,513 - Will you always do what she asks? - Yes! 554 01:02:12,620 --> 01:02:15,520 Then you will now get a very special present. 555 01:02:15,640 --> 01:02:16,640 A Bible! 556 01:02:18,160 --> 01:02:21,516 You don't have to be disappointed. It's a very special Bible. 557 01:02:21,540 --> 01:02:23,273 It's your grandpa's Bible. 558 01:02:24,200 --> 01:02:27,976 It was always on his night table. He read in it every night. 559 01:02:28,580 --> 01:02:31,716 The Bible will help you to become a better person, 560 01:02:31,720 --> 01:02:35,432 so you won't be like the rest of your no-account relatives. 561 01:02:35,580 --> 01:02:39,816 And you will read the Bible every day as well. Will you promise me that? 562 01:02:39,840 --> 01:02:43,616 - Than you'll be a good person. - But I wanted a fire truck! 563 01:02:43,660 --> 01:02:46,668 Maybe you'll get a fire truck for your birthday, 564 01:02:47,100 --> 01:02:49,300 but for now, you have this Bible. 565 01:04:21,600 --> 01:04:22,800 Open this door! 566 01:04:24,880 --> 01:04:26,560 No monkey business here! 567 01:04:45,160 --> 01:04:48,680 - Grandma, look what I brought you. - I don't want cake! 568 01:04:51,460 --> 01:04:53,660 Is everything all right with you? 569 01:04:55,580 --> 01:04:59,612 If you don't need anything, I'll just shower and change clothes. 570 01:05:00,840 --> 01:05:03,307 Oh yes, I do need something. Sit down. 571 01:05:11,320 --> 01:05:15,096 You think I'm so dotty that I don't notice anything anymore. 572 01:05:15,780 --> 01:05:18,247 You withdrew 10,000 € from my account! 573 01:05:25,040 --> 01:05:29,584 - When were you going to tell me? - Calm down. I'm going to pay it back. 574 01:05:29,680 --> 01:05:33,712 Why did I believe you're any better than the rest of the family? 575 01:05:34,680 --> 01:05:36,813 I even put up with your buggery! 576 01:05:38,560 --> 01:05:40,876 You're just as disappointing as your parents! 577 01:05:40,900 --> 01:05:42,260 Please calm down. 578 01:05:44,100 --> 01:05:47,684 Tomorrow we'll go to the notary public to change my will. 579 01:05:49,460 --> 01:05:53,236 I'll leave everything to the Church. You won't get one cent! 580 01:05:55,340 --> 01:05:57,656 What you do with your money is totally up to you. 581 01:05:57,680 --> 01:05:59,200 How noble your are! 582 01:06:00,800 --> 01:06:04,384 I just don't want you to be upset. It's not good for you. 583 01:06:05,040 --> 01:06:06,773 I'll go get your medicine. 584 01:06:46,040 --> 01:06:47,080 Herr Bader... 585 01:06:48,020 --> 01:06:51,156 - You are the life partner of Lars Schmieg. - Yes. 586 01:06:53,360 --> 01:06:56,496 And together you moved from Saarbrücken to Berlin. 587 01:06:57,620 --> 01:07:01,268 Yes. When his grandmother died, he came to Berlin with me. 588 01:07:01,660 --> 01:07:06,268 Were you aware that Herr Schmieg inherited 100,000 € from his grandmother? 589 01:07:07,160 --> 01:07:09,293 No. We never talked about money. 590 01:07:13,000 --> 01:07:18,504 When we bought our apartment, I knew he had more than he earns with his apprenticeship. 591 01:07:20,780 --> 01:07:23,852 But he didn't talk about money, and I didn't ask. 592 01:07:24,380 --> 01:07:28,676 At first you had separate apartments but wanted to live together. Correct? 593 01:07:28,700 --> 01:07:32,284 Yes. It was very important to Lars that we live together. 594 01:07:33,640 --> 01:07:37,288 Roland, I love you. Believe me, I didn't want any of this. 595 01:07:54,320 --> 01:07:57,392 This is no place for oaths of love, Herr Schmieg. 596 01:07:59,200 --> 01:08:02,592 Put it there in the middle. Stop! Take off your shoes. 597 01:08:04,160 --> 01:08:06,027 The carpet is very delicate. 598 01:08:06,880 --> 01:08:09,013 Just put it there in the middle. 599 01:08:10,360 --> 01:08:13,093 Put it down, but carefully! The carpet... 600 01:08:13,940 --> 01:08:16,740 that's not the middle. A bit to the front. 601 01:08:17,360 --> 01:08:19,693 To the front! Stop! That's too far. 602 01:08:22,760 --> 01:08:24,760 The left side a bit toward me. 603 01:08:26,060 --> 01:08:28,727 A little more. Stop! Now the right side. 604 01:08:29,160 --> 01:08:30,200 One moment... 605 01:08:31,860 --> 01:08:33,993 No, the right side to the front. 606 01:08:35,040 --> 01:08:37,307 Okay, thank you. Please unpack it. 607 01:08:46,760 --> 01:08:48,120 It's stuck there. 608 01:08:50,020 --> 01:08:51,220 It moved a bit. 609 01:08:54,040 --> 01:08:56,984 Take the plastic away and go to the right side. 610 01:08:59,180 --> 01:09:01,647 A bit toward me, but lift it, please. 611 01:09:03,860 --> 01:09:06,060 Beautiful. You may go. Thank you. 612 01:09:18,740 --> 01:09:20,473 Okay, you can come in now. 613 01:09:23,020 --> 01:09:24,020 Sugar... 614 01:09:37,480 --> 01:09:39,000 Lars, what is this? 615 01:09:40,920 --> 01:09:42,600 This is our space ship. 616 01:09:43,740 --> 01:09:46,896 - Is this the sofa from that shop window? - Exactly. 617 01:09:46,920 --> 01:09:49,520 - It's much too expensive! - I stole it. 618 01:09:51,240 --> 01:09:52,920 You're full of surprises. 619 01:09:58,260 --> 01:10:00,127 I'm happy when you're happy. 620 01:10:09,100 --> 01:10:12,556 How would you describe your relationship to Herr Bader? 621 01:10:14,540 --> 01:10:17,340 The first time I saw Roland in the Madame, 622 01:10:18,160 --> 01:10:21,488 it was clear to me that we were made for one another. 623 01:10:24,140 --> 01:10:27,040 That between us there was something different. 624 01:10:29,280 --> 01:10:30,960 In what way "different"? 625 01:10:33,400 --> 01:10:36,176 It was something serious, something stable. 626 01:10:36,200 --> 01:10:38,400 That's unusual among homosexuals. 627 01:10:40,000 --> 01:10:44,096 But isn't true that you and Herr Bader have an open relationship? 628 01:10:44,180 --> 01:10:47,444 That you both allowed sexual contact with other men? 629 01:10:48,180 --> 01:10:49,780 Yes, that's correct. 630 01:10:50,440 --> 01:10:55,368 But I didn't really want that. I wanted a conventional monogamous relationship. 631 01:10:55,460 --> 01:10:58,193 Roland wanted to have sex with other men. 632 01:10:59,400 --> 01:11:04,008 It wasn't easy for me at first, but as time went by, I came to accept it. 633 01:11:11,360 --> 01:11:15,776 I haven't measured for a while, but I guess about 7 inches. And yours? 634 01:11:40,500 --> 01:11:43,764 I'll come to you. I'll be there in about 40 minutes. 635 01:11:51,560 --> 01:11:53,493 I'll take care of the drinks. 636 01:12:50,920 --> 01:12:52,120 Herr Schmieg... 637 01:12:52,880 --> 01:12:55,147 Look carefully at the photographs. 638 01:12:56,520 --> 01:12:59,528 Did you poison this victim in order to rape him? 639 01:13:02,160 --> 01:13:06,448 No. I didn't want to kill anyone. I just wanted to have a good time. 640 01:13:09,200 --> 01:13:10,320 A good time... 641 01:13:54,020 --> 01:13:55,060 Herr Bader... 642 01:13:56,340 --> 01:14:00,308 You must have noticed something. Nothing struck you as strange? 643 01:14:02,220 --> 01:14:04,953 Did Herr Schmieg's behavior change at all? 644 01:14:05,640 --> 01:14:06,640 No. 645 01:14:07,600 --> 01:14:12,528 How often must I say this? Lars was just as he always was. I can't explain it. 646 01:14:14,200 --> 01:14:17,100 I can't imagine that Lars hurt so many people. 647 01:14:17,480 --> 01:14:19,280 That's not the Lars I know. 648 01:14:20,900 --> 01:14:23,300 You lived with this man for 6 years. 649 01:14:24,280 --> 01:14:27,288 You noticed unusual while he killed three people 650 01:14:27,740 --> 01:14:31,004 - and tried to kill two others? - I noticed nothing. 651 01:14:31,600 --> 01:14:35,696 At night you lay in bed next to him. Maybe he talked in his sleep, 652 01:14:35,720 --> 01:14:38,736 telling the whole story. Did it arouse you to hear it all? 653 01:14:38,760 --> 01:14:39,396 No! 654 01:14:39,420 --> 01:14:42,620 Didn't it turn you on to hear him talking about it? 655 01:14:42,940 --> 01:14:43,976 He didn't mention it! 656 01:14:44,000 --> 01:14:47,328 He must have come home and made you feel worthless... 657 01:14:47,800 --> 01:14:51,516 - He was the same as ever! - knowing he'd rather fuck corpses than you! 658 01:14:51,540 --> 01:14:53,096 - He must have smelled of his victims! - I noticed nothing! 659 01:14:53,120 --> 01:14:55,587 - I noticed nothing! - Three dead men! 660 01:14:56,000 --> 01:14:58,736 - I don't believe you! - I noticed nothing! 661 01:14:58,760 --> 01:15:00,360 - You're lying! - No. 662 01:15:00,760 --> 01:15:02,396 - You noticed nothing? - No!! 663 01:15:02,420 --> 01:15:03,700 - Nothing? - NO!! 664 01:15:05,600 --> 01:15:08,467 Michael, where are you? The taxi is waiting. 665 01:15:10,040 --> 01:15:11,040 Michael? 666 01:15:12,480 --> 01:15:13,480 Michael! 667 01:15:38,860 --> 01:15:39,736 Yes, hello. 668 01:15:39,760 --> 01:15:43,296 I need your help. My friend is lying unconscious on the floor. 669 01:15:43,320 --> 01:15:45,000 I don't know what to do. 670 01:15:46,540 --> 01:15:47,740 He's very cold. 671 01:15:48,480 --> 01:15:51,808 Hamburg Street 2, fourth floor. The name is Hartmann. 672 01:15:53,140 --> 01:15:55,273 We're on the left. Please hurry! 673 01:15:56,640 --> 01:15:59,307 Michael and I were together for 7 years. 674 01:16:04,400 --> 01:16:06,400 We loved each other very much. 675 01:16:11,360 --> 01:16:16,288 We could live in separate apartments in an open relationship without jealousy. 676 01:16:21,700 --> 01:16:23,700 We gave each other elbow room. 677 01:16:26,640 --> 01:16:29,540 Even so, we were always there for one another. 678 01:16:35,800 --> 01:16:37,400 Now I feel so alone. 679 01:16:46,020 --> 01:16:49,696 The circle of our friends is large, and they give me a lot of support. 680 01:16:49,720 --> 01:16:52,984 I'm also close to my family and to his, but still... 681 01:16:58,860 --> 01:17:00,540 The loneliness is brutal. 682 01:17:02,800 --> 01:17:04,160 Isn't that super? 683 01:17:05,040 --> 01:17:08,416 With your angel's curls, you're much more photogenic than me. 684 01:17:08,440 --> 01:17:09,440 Poppycock! 685 01:17:09,480 --> 01:17:12,488 My photogenic qualities are definitely receding. 686 01:17:21,560 --> 01:17:22,600 Bader, hello. 687 01:17:25,280 --> 01:17:26,720 Yes, Roland Bader. 688 01:17:30,180 --> 01:17:32,780 Yes, Bastian was a good friend of mine. 689 01:17:36,160 --> 01:17:37,360 He's my friend. 690 01:17:39,500 --> 01:17:42,956 He's sitting next to me. Do you want to speak with him? 691 01:17:43,600 --> 01:17:44,600 Okay. 692 01:17:50,380 --> 01:17:51,380 Yeah, hello? 693 01:17:53,300 --> 01:17:54,980 Yes, I'm Lars Schmieg. 694 01:17:58,060 --> 01:18:00,260 No, I haven't seen him for years. 695 01:18:03,980 --> 01:18:07,948 Oh, yeah, of course! There was a short meeting a few weeks ago. 696 01:18:09,460 --> 01:18:11,660 We ran into each other by chance. 697 01:18:14,500 --> 01:18:16,180 I don't know exactly. 698 01:18:16,800 --> 01:18:20,320 If that's the cell phone data, then it's probably right. 699 01:18:22,440 --> 01:18:24,120 Okay, thanks. Good-bye. 700 01:18:27,540 --> 01:18:29,873 You met Bastian and didn't tell me? 701 01:18:31,820 --> 01:18:34,553 It was just a short meeting. He called me. 702 01:18:36,200 --> 01:18:39,336 He wanted me to help him patch things up with you. 703 01:18:41,640 --> 01:18:43,320 He wasn't doing so well. 704 01:18:43,340 --> 01:18:45,020 So I went to meet him. 705 01:18:45,760 --> 01:18:49,856 I said I wanted to stay out of it. The whole thing was a mistake, 706 01:18:50,340 --> 01:18:52,407 so I decided not to mention it. 707 01:18:55,380 --> 01:18:58,247 - Where are you going? - I need to be alone. 708 01:18:58,500 --> 01:18:59,500 Lars! 709 01:19:11,280 --> 01:19:14,992 I've made a terrible mess and don't see how to save myself. 710 01:19:15,180 --> 01:19:16,860 I haven't hurt anyone. 711 01:19:17,580 --> 01:19:19,913 Never forget, I love you very much. 712 01:19:36,140 --> 01:19:37,820 Come on, Lars. Answer! 713 01:19:41,200 --> 01:19:42,400 Answer... Shit! 714 01:19:45,920 --> 01:19:46,920 Hello? 715 01:19:51,200 --> 01:19:52,933 Are you Herr Lars Schmieg? 716 01:19:55,460 --> 01:20:00,004 Please come with me to the station house. We have questions involving... 717 01:20:12,360 --> 01:20:14,040 My name is Anna Bäumer. 718 01:20:14,180 --> 01:20:17,828 I'm 52 years old and am a specialist psychiatric medicine. 719 01:20:19,440 --> 01:20:23,472 Lars Schmieg is a narcissist tending toward delusions of grandeur 720 01:20:24,080 --> 01:20:26,547 coupled with fluctuating self-esteem. 721 01:20:28,360 --> 01:20:32,648 He committed these murders solely to assert his need to wield power. 722 01:20:33,540 --> 01:20:38,340 Nevertheless, the defendant is not suffering from any pathological disorder. 723 01:20:39,680 --> 01:20:42,347 He is fully responsible for his actions. 724 01:20:47,400 --> 01:20:51,048 The defendant is a swindler, liar, dissembler and dazzler. 725 01:20:53,500 --> 01:20:56,167 In just three weeks he murdered three men 726 01:20:56,840 --> 01:20:59,040 and attempted to kill two others. 727 01:20:59,700 --> 01:21:02,500 His methods were treacherous and ruthless. 728 01:21:04,140 --> 01:21:08,108 Herr Schmieg is cold-blooded and selfish; indeed, narcissistic. 729 01:21:08,620 --> 01:21:11,520 The only thing he feels sorry for is himself. 730 01:21:12,240 --> 01:21:16,272 During the entire trial I heard no word of compassion or regret. 731 01:21:18,060 --> 01:21:22,476 Lars Schmieg is the most dangerous serial killer I've ever confronted. 732 01:21:23,660 --> 01:21:27,820 He played with his control over the life and death of his victims. 733 01:21:29,440 --> 01:21:31,907 He was motivated by malice and greed. 734 01:21:35,680 --> 01:21:38,480 I ask for a sentence of life imprisonment. 735 01:21:39,720 --> 01:21:43,560 I also call for the proviso of exceptional severity of guilt. 736 01:21:47,660 --> 01:21:51,564 My client has testified that he never intended to kill anyone. 737 01:21:52,620 --> 01:21:56,076 He is appalled by these events and regrets them deeply. 738 01:21:58,400 --> 01:22:02,368 Herr Schmieg must answer for his deeds and freely accepts that. 739 01:22:02,640 --> 01:22:07,120 He knows that he cannot mollify the suffering of the victims' families. 740 01:22:11,700 --> 01:22:12,700 Thank you. 741 01:22:13,980 --> 01:22:17,628 I grant the defendant, if he so wishes, his closing words. 742 01:22:20,420 --> 01:22:21,940 My client declines. 743 01:22:24,560 --> 01:22:26,827 With that, the court will adjourn. 744 01:22:28,200 --> 01:22:30,667 The court withdraws for deliberation. 745 01:22:32,160 --> 01:22:36,000 The sentence will be pronounced on Friday at 12 o'clock noon. 746 01:23:42,720 --> 01:23:44,520 I demand the death penalty! 747 01:23:55,720 --> 01:23:56,760 Please stand. 748 01:24:03,360 --> 01:24:07,328 In the name of the people the court issues the following order: 749 01:24:08,620 --> 01:24:10,553 The defendant Lars Schmieg... 750 01:24:12,520 --> 01:24:15,784 is guilty of three murders and one attempted murder. 751 01:24:17,320 --> 01:24:20,328 He is hereby sentenced to imprisonment for life. 752 01:24:22,120 --> 01:24:27,456 The charge of attempted murder of Alberto Molina is dismissed due to lack of evidence. 753 01:24:27,480 --> 01:24:32,600 The defendant acted with malicious intent and failed to show any sign of remorse. 754 01:24:33,920 --> 01:24:37,824 The court hereby recognizes the exceptional severity of guilt. 755 01:24:50,720 --> 01:24:53,520 I don't know how you convinced the doctors, 756 01:24:55,080 --> 01:24:57,280 but you're off the suicide watch. 757 01:24:59,360 --> 01:25:00,800 I can unstrap you. 758 01:25:02,200 --> 01:25:04,867 Don't worry. The drugs are doing me good. 759 01:25:09,000 --> 01:25:12,072 Of course I ask myself if I did something wrong. 760 01:25:13,040 --> 01:25:15,573 Did I fail to notice some subtle clue? 761 01:25:19,660 --> 01:25:22,988 I feel so terribly sorry for the deaths of those men. 762 01:25:24,180 --> 01:25:25,780 It's just appalling. 763 01:25:29,280 --> 01:25:32,672 I ask myself if I'll ever be capable of forgiving him. 764 01:25:36,840 --> 01:25:40,104 But whether I still love him is out of the question. 765 01:25:41,860 --> 01:25:45,380 The man I loved, whom I thought I loved for six years... 766 01:25:49,300 --> 01:25:50,660 He never existed. 767 01:25:53,500 --> 01:25:56,636 And the man who committed those horrible crimes... 768 01:25:59,680 --> 01:26:01,480 Thank God, I never met him. 769 01:27:11,400 --> 01:27:14,400 In his cell he found this Bible saying: 770 01:27:14,400 --> 01:27:19,520 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.