• Rudolf Diesel - Inventor. Visionary. Missing. The Diesel Disappearance
    Apr 19 2025

    In September 1913, Rudolf Diesel—inventor of the revolutionary Diesel engine—vanished without a trace during a peaceful sea voyage. His bed was untouched. His nightshirt folded. His watch still ticking. Days later, a body surfaced… but the questions only deepened.Was it suicide, accident, murder… or something else?Join us as we explore one of history’s quietest unsolved mysteries—with facts, context, and calm reflection. 🎧 Sound credit:“Awe Struck June 17th 2021” by audiomirage


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    9 mins
  • The Jörg Kachelmann Case – Between Justice, Doubt, and the Power of Accusation
    Apr 12 2025

    In 2010, TV meteorologist Jörg Kachelmann was arrested on charges of rape. What followed was one of Germany’s most controversial trials—marked by intense media scrutiny, courtroom battles, and a deeply polarized public.Kachelmann was acquitted. But his life, and public image, never returned to normal.This episode explores the complex web of law, media, and society. We ask:What happens when accusations collide with presumption of innocence?And what responsibility do we carry when truth is uncertain?🎧 Sound credit: “Awe Struck June 17th 2021” by audiomirage


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    15 mins
  • Rosemarie Nitribitt: The Girl in the Mercedes – Germany’s Most Discreet Crime
    Apr 5 2025

    In 1957, Rosemarie Nitribitt—an elegant, self-made woman who navigated postwar Germany’s elite as a high-class escort—was found murdered in her Frankfurt apartment.The press called it scandal. The police called it a mystery. But behind the headlines was a story about class, control, and a society struggling to hide its double standards.Was her death an act of jealousy? A political cover-up? Or something far darker?In this episode, we explore Rosemarie’s life, her rise from poverty, and the unresolved questions surrounding her violent end.


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    14 mins
  • The Hinterkaifeck Mystery – A German Crime Legend
    Mar 29 2025

    Welcome to First Sleep Aid, where calm storytelling meets deep curiosity.Tonight, we explore one of Germany’s most haunting unsolved crimes: The Hinterkaifeck Murders.In March 1922, a remote Bavarian farmstead became the scene of a brutal and perplexing tragedy. Six lives lost. No clear suspect. And eerie signs that someone may have been watching… or waiting.This is not a retelling of horror. It is a soft, respectful dive into history, mystery, and the quiet echoes left behind.–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––🎧 Sound credit:“Awe Struck June 17th 2021” by audiomirageLicensed under Attribution 4.0–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––✨ Subscribe to explore more true stories, told with care.🛌 Sleep well, stay curious.

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    13 mins
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