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Bierkönig Murder of 1997: More than 50 Tips — Opportunity or Distraction?

The 1997 murder near S'Aranjassa: what is known

A 1997 case in Mallorca: tips after a TV broadcast, possible motive, and questions about old evidence.

Published: October 08, 2026
Bierkönig Murder of 1997: More than 50 Tips — Opportunity or Distraction?

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What happened in the 1997 murder near S'Aranjassa and what has been discussed since?

A murder occurred at a finca near S'Aranjassa in 1997, taking the lives of restaurateur Manfred Meisel, his eight-year-old son, and an employee. After a nationwide TV broadcast, investigators received more than fifty tips. Possible motive discussed: a robbery that escalated; a 6.35 millimeter handgun was involved; there was a distinctive shoeprint. The Frankfurt public prosecutor's office leads the case due to jurisdictional issues; modern forensic reanalysis is being considered.

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