About This Episode
When German Public Service Meets True Crime
ARD Crime Time stands distinctly apart from commercial true crime formats. Produced by Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (rbb) and hosted by Anne Eichhorn, Felix Gebhardt, and Mattis Kießig, the podcast adheres to ARD's strict editorial guidelines with emphasis on fact-based journalism over sensationalism.
This means thorough research, interviews with investigators, witnesses, and experts—and reconstructions grounded in evidence rather than speculation. Respectful treatment of victims is central to the production, marking a clear separation from private true crime podcasts that often prioritize emotional escalation over factual accuracy.
Time for In-Depth Investigation
With 60-90 minutes per episode, ARD Crime Time gives hosts space to handle complex criminal cases thoroughly. This allows for exploration of background context, multiple perspectives, and analysis of the broader societal dimensions of each case.