Seven Days Then Silence: The Story of Frauke Liebs
Summary
Host Nikki Young details the 2006 disappearance of German nursing student Frauke Liebes, who vanished after watching a World Cup match. For a week, Frauke made chilling phone calls from captivity, promising to return home but unable to reveal her location. Her remains were later found in a wooded area, but the case remains unsolved. The episode covers the haunting calls, police investigations, and recent 2022 searches of suspects' homes.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and content warning
Introduction to the Frauke Liebes case
The final phone call from Frauke
The night of the disappearance
Paderborn during the 2006 World Cup
Frauke's background and personality
Relationship with roommate Chris
The evening at the Irish pub
The suspicious text message
Police response and initial search
The week of phone calls and promises
Sponsor break: FX's The Shards
Analysis of the final conversation
Discovery of remains and forensic issues
Investigative theories and suspect profile
Recent developments and forensic advances
Conclusion and closing thoughts
Outro and Patreon promotion
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