I've never been spared pain.
On the contrary...
I've already suffered a lot of pain.
But nothing compares to the pain I experienced that night.
And I was happy about that.
It showed me I was still alive.
I checked out that stretch later on the map.
I must have crawled for over a mile through the mud.
That was no easy task.
The bone was really sticking out.
But...I carried on crawling.
Further and further.
And...
at some point, it suddenly stopped hurting.
And I thought that was it.
Then I heard voices. Forestry workers.
They didn't see me at first, but I shouted and this fat, bearded guy came towards me.
I thought, "Why is he so fat, when he works so physically hard?"
He bent over me and he stank of sweat.
Do you know what I thought then?
I don't want to be rescued by this stinking, fat pig.
It was only much later I realized it wasn't that guy who saved me.
Nor the paramedic. Nor the doctors in the hospital.
Who saved you then, Mr. Ansbach?
Only someone as blind as you could ask such a stupid question?
She saved me.
Ellie.
She's mine now.
Forever.
PAGAN PEAK
Winter?
How long's it been?
A year?
About that.
You did it.
Congratulations, Inspector.
They restructured the department, which benefited me.
- Can I help you? - I read about it.
The body in the woods.
Not much left of it, unfortunately.
We had a picture of her reconstructed and posted it up.
- Is it true about the wolf? - Yes.
Crazy, right?
It was about to dig up the body when they shot it.
Otherwise we might never have found it.
Coincidences do happen.
Almost makes you believe there's a god, right?
Any updates? Age, identity?
- Why are you interested? - Maybe I can help.
Sorry.
When did you last help anyone?
Maybe I need to talk to someone with half a brain. Where is Stadlober?
I don't like to be so direct, but you won't understand otherwise.
You've caused enough damage.
People like you discredit the profession.
Stadlober retired in May. There's no one left who can stand you.
What did Forensics say? When was she murdered?
- Did you not understand? - No, sorry, I didn't.
- You need to get lost. - I need to get lost. OK.
- You're not one of us anymore. - Sure.
- Not enough? - One of the big boys now?
- Crawl back into the hole you came from... - You kiss-ass.
- Fuck off, man. You bastard. - That's enough.
What's wrong with you?
Hey, that's enough.
That's it. Fuck off, you asshole.
And a fond farewell.
Police emergency service. How can I help?
It's the Krampus murderer.
He wants to kill me.
- Can you tell me where you are? - I don't know where I am.
I can't understand you. What are you talking about?
I don't allow myself sugar normally, but I treat myself in coffee.
So, you have my undivided attention for five minutes.
I want to rejoin the force.
Mr. Winter, you should have thought about that
before you stole files, offended colleagues,
and ended up out of favor with everyone from Vienna to Salzburg.
You even managed to make an enemy of the Germans.
You made me an offer once.
Look, Mr. Winter, most people are against you, but not me.
I fully understand you.
After what happened in Breitensee,
most would have thrown in the towel.
Then the Krampus story.
It's inevitable you'd run out of steam. It's too much.
Please take my advice:
retain a shred of dignity.
You should have stopped a long time ago.
It's nothing to be ashamed of.
So, I think the five minutes are up.
Umid Tajmanov? You were looking for the murder weapon?
I stored it in the proper way.
DNA, finger prints. It's all there.
Needs to be frozen again quickly.
Now you've made your stance clear,
I can finally put it in the dishwasher.
We'd actually like to see the menu again.
I want to go back to work.
The body in the woods that was discovered by a wolf.
An Inspector Litkowski's dealing with that. I want the case.
You know what will happen when we bring in Califati's son
and it gets out that we have the knife?
Excuse me?
I just wanted to say hello. I'm your new neighbor.
Right.
Ellie Stocker.
Nice to meet you. David Ziller.
I know. I pay the rent to you.
Do you like it?
Yes, very much. Thanks again that it all worked out.
I just told the realtor to find a quiet tenant.
And I know it doesn't sound very nice, but preferably without kids.
I used to work at the stock exchange. Now I prefer peace and quiet.
Now I like making things.
If you ever need anything, just let me know.
Will do. Thanks.
- Bye. - Bye.
Hello.
I brought some walnut pastries with me.
Thank you.
Didn't they chuck you out?
- Risen from the dead. - Back in Salzburg. I'm pleased for you.
I'm working on the unidentified female body in the woods.
A wolf dug the body up.
Yes, I heard about it.
There isn't much left of the woman.
Forensics say she must have died about a year ago.
She was about 20 years old.
- What's it got to do with me? - Your opinion. I'm interested to hear it.
Can you remember this?
Police emergency service. How can I help?
It's the Krampus murderer. He wants to kill me.
- Can you tell me where you are? - I don't know where I am.
Hello?
I can't understand you. What are you talking about?
Winter. This old story? Seriously?
The call is a year old, around the time the unidentified female was murdered.
I remember. We got lots of call like this at the time.
Confused people seeking attention. Stupid jokes.
Does that sound like a joke?
The body was found in Tennengau. The call came from elsewhere.
He always moved his victims a long way away.
The theory in the Tischler case was that the boss, Tischler, had stolen the data
and was then murdered, right?
I spoke to the forensics doctor on that case.
He says they weren't able to precisely determine the time of death.
But it fitted the investigator's theory.
But what if it happened the other way round?
Tischler was killed and then someone stole the data: his murderer.
You would get millions for that data on the black market.
And that's how he could afford it all.
His fuck-you-all Krampus campaign.
Nothing's happened for a year.
A year.
Why not?
That's...that's what I want to find out.
You have to help me. Please.
I can't do it alone. No one believes me.
Thank you for the walnut pastries. I've got to get on now.
All the best.
What is it?
Falke.
They arrested Umid. Califati's youngest.
Yep. It was only a matter of time given how stupid he is.
The Albanian story. The old man wants to know who's behind it.
Why would I be interested?
They've got concrete evidence. We need to know what it is.
I don't work for you anymore.
I hope for your sake you haven't fucked up.
Yes. Don't shit yourself about this.
Bye.
WHO KNOWS THIS WOMAN?
Mr. Ziller, do you need some help?
No, it's fine. Thanks.
Wait. I'll help you.
That's nice of you.
It needs to go on the truck bed.
- Thanks. - No problem.
God, it's pathetic.
"If you ever need anything, just let me know." And now this.
I didn't notice your leg.
Well, I won't be running any marathons.
But I discovered swimming instead.
Have you been in?
It can only be seven degrees.
My daughter would have jumped in immediately.
She'd have done it no matter what.
She was tough.
She died a year ago.
I'm sorry.
Thanks.
Have you got children?
No, I haven't got children.
Hello.
You're still here.
I need a list of missing persons from the last two years matching this data.
And Markus, not just Germany, the whole of the EU.
Stocker. Traunstein police. It's about a missing woman on your files.
It's Ellie Stocker again. We spoke before.
Thanks. That's enough for me.
- Hello? - Can you hear me, Mrs. Andov?
- Do you speak German? - I don't understand.
My name is Ellie Stocker. Traunstein criminal investigation unit.
Yes, but do the leaves in the tarp come from the wood the body was found in
or from another wood?
Then have a look.
Listen, I'm still in the office too.
But now I'm on the case.
YOU WERE RIGHT.
No smoking. You have to go outside.
Will the police come otherwise?
No, but I'll have to get the boss.
First give me some information.
Do you know this girl?
No, never seen her.
He's from the police. They're looking for someone.
Who's that meant to be?
Listen up, you two.
I personally don't give a shit whether the girl worked here illegally.
I'm interested in something else, but if you carry on like this,
I'll call my colleagues in German Customs. They'll shut you down.
So, did this lady work here?
I didn't know she was a foreigner. I'd never have hired her if I'd known.
- How long was she here? - Until last year.
And then she suddenly left.
- Suddenly? - Yes.
Just like that.
It's true. It was really odd.
- Bring me another beer with a chaser. - Chaser?
- A schnapps. - Right.
Now to the two of us.
Where is the girl? You know.
- Why me? - The way you're looking.
Did she have friends? A boyfriend? Maybe a lover.
Or were you her type?
No, probably not.
She spoke about a writer.
A writer.
She met him a couple of times on the way here.
A man down in the woods.
A man in the woods?
Yes. He's got a cabin there and writes his book
and she always used to walk by there on the way here.
Ellie, I've got something. Close to where you are.
The border.
I'll send you the exact location. See you soon.
District Attorney Bürgner? You might remember me. Ellie Stocker.
I was the inspector in charge of the Krampus case
I now have serious doubts that the man we caught was the perpetrator.
In my view, there are too many inconsistencies.
There are various starting points for an alternative hypothesis.
I am convinced that the investigation should be reopened.
Call me back, so I can tell you the concrete reasons in person.
Thanks.
Do you remember the inspector?
- Yes. Ellie. - Hello, Max.
We met once. It was a long time ago.
Do you want to have a quick run around?
How's your dad?
Better.
Good. Very good.
And you?
Back with your family?
No, we separated...
but it's fine.
We're doing alright.
I heard your career's going well.
Interior Ministry.
Congratulations.
I didn't want to live in the city...
but I can see the Alps from my apartment. That helps.
I moved too. My house looks out onto a lake.
That helps too.
Somehow.
Claas, I...
I'd like to have access to the files from our special unit.
The district attorney is making it difficult. I thought you could...
You're still on that?
I'll call him this morning.
Thanks.
Come on, let's go.
These are the documents. It's all in my name. I don't go there.
I don't get involved.
Why is the contract in your name?
My ex-boyfriend set it up.
As financial security for the boy.
If an Inspector Gedeon Winter from Austria
wants access to the files, give him the key.
I'll be in touch. Thanks.
He inherited money back then and bought the property.
He wanted it to be leased in my name and he sublet it.
Complicated.
Yeah. To do with taxes. I don't bother with things like that.
Would you like a glass of water?
Please.
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE ALPS
FOR MY SON. I WENT TO THE WOODS, BECAUSE I WISHED TO LIVE DELIBERATELY...
Sorry. Your door was open.
Here you go.
Thanks.
- Are you in touch with your ex-boyfriend? - No.
God, no.
I want nothing more to do with him.
The only good thing he left behind is my son.
- Do you know where he is now? - I don't.
I don't want to know either.
You could contact social services.
Perhaps they’ve got his details. I'll find the card for you.
OK.
He must have come in the window.
I'd say after that shock we should have a drink.
Good idea.
I've got a delicious fruit schnapps. Homemade.
Don't worry, Inspector. I've got a license.
Good to hear.
That's Ms. Streck from the social services office.
Why social services?
Everything had to be how he wanted it to be.
If it wasn't, he completely lost it.
He never hit me...
but he locked me and my son in the cellar.
For two days.
We almost died of fear.
He said he had to punish us,
because we didn't follow his rules.
The pain was unbearable.
I had hypothermia.
But I didn't give up.
Put it this way, if I'd given up, I wouldn't be standing here today...
and we wouldn't be having this chat.
- To your perseverance. - And to our raven.
- Thanks again. - Cheers!
The man is called Gregor Ansbach.
The social worker is called Ms. Streck.
She visited him last with the boy in a hospital in Bad Reichenhall.
Could you give me his address?
No, the address he lives at now.
Yes, I'll wait.
Do you know what gave me the strength in the end?
A man needs two things in life.
A goal...
and a woman who he loves.
For me, it was the woman.
That's nice.
Mr. Ziller, I've got a couple of urgent things to sort out.
I had to give up my goal.
Because of my leg.
What?
Which lake?
Could you repeat the address?
Shit.
After the diagnosis, I felt utterly depressed, but that gets you nowhere.
I had a lot of time to think in the hospital.
I was alone for months.
The woman. Did she not visit you?
She didn't even know about my accident.
She didn't know that I loved her.
Because love takes time.
A whole year.
Hello, this is Ellie Stocker. Please leave a message. Thanks.
Ellie, he lives next door to you. Don't go home. Call me back.
He's called Gregor Ansbach.
I'm on my way. I'll call for back-up.
If I'm that woman, why are you threatening me?
Time ran out. Unexpectedly.
It's messed everything up somehow.
Could we use this time to get to know each other?
I knew the police would catch up with me one day.
I don't have a problem with that.
I'm prepared.
I know.
They treated you so badly.
The press.
Your colleagues.
And then...
there was your baby.
It's OK.
It's OK. I've seen you suffer before.
So many times. You don't need to be embarrassed. I understand you.
I know the feeling of being alone.
- Please. - You're not alone anymore.
We can be together forever.
All it will take is one thing.
No. Please.
A kiss.
Just one kiss.
On your knees! Hands behind your head!
Who saved you then, Mr. Ansbach?
Only someone as blind as you could ask such a stupid question?
She saved me.
Ellie.
She's mine now.
Forever.
That must be a real blessing.
To sort things out in your head so that they seem OK,
even if in reality they're absolute shit.
No, you can't sort everything out.
I've learnt that over the past year. I had enough time to think.
Back then when you subpoenaed me,
I'd planned everything.
I thought through every eventuality. I was always 100% prepared.
But that handwriting test,
I didn't expect that.
Not at all.
It was pure chance I got through that.
I can write with my left and right hand. Ambidextrous.
My mother wanted to knock it out of me. It would only bring drawbacks, she said.
Sometimes you have to accept things as they are
and turn them into something new.
The major players in history, they understood that.
Only then are you truly in control.
Are you a major player in history now too?
Did you find my book?
Your scrapbook?
That'll end up gathering dust in some evidence room.
The book isn't important.
People out there already know my story.
There is just one chapter missing.
And that's being written right now.
Your last chapter was written a long time ago, my friend.
What are you plans now that you've caught me?
You shouldn't judge others by your own standards. That's a big mistake.
Truly.
Hello.
Hungry?
Ansbach gave a detailed confession.
All five murders. The attack on the shopping center.
He was totally calm doing it, as if it were all fine for him.
We need to learn not to think about him.
It'll take a while, probably.
- Goodnight. I'm going to bed now. - Goodnight.
- And thanks for the food. - Pleasure.
KARIM MISSED CALLS: 8
Ellie?
Everything OK?
Morning.
Nothing against your food, but it didn't sit well with me.
I'm going to get a bit of fresh air.
See you in a bit.
People out there already know my story.
There is just one chapter missing.
And that's being written right now.
Sometimes you have to accept things as they are
and turn them into something new.
The major players in history, they understood that.
Only then are you truly in control.
I've never been spared pain.
On the contrary...
I've already suffered a lot of pain.
Winter, Salzburg crime investigation unit. I need an ambulance.
A helicopter, ideally.
Now. Now!
Ellie!
She's mine now.
Forever.
She has acute cardiac dysrhythmia.
Her organs have been affected.
We've irrigated her stomach and carried out dialysis.
But we can't say at this stage whether she'll make it.
We're doing our best.
This is my last call, Falke.
They've got the murder weapon. And they got it from you. Everyone knows.
And?
Clear off. Disappear for good as far away as you can.
Go tonight.
Then you might have a chance.
Looking good.
Considering you've been unconscious for two days.
You look done in.
Yeah.
Ansbach is dead.
Respiratory arrest.
How long have you been here?
I wanted to be sure I was here when you woke up.
It worked.
It's nice here.
Dark.
No one wants anything from you.
I suddenly started thinking about the Krampus groups again.
You country folk know all about them already...
but I was thinking about it again.
In a Krampus group, you have St. Nicholas. He's the good one,
who shows us the right way.
Then there's the evil one, the Krampus.
We all know him.
He hits people, locks them up.
And if you're not careful, he takes you away with him.
And?
And then there's the angel.
Easy to forget.
Because the angel actually doesn't do anything.
It just stands there and...
Smiles.
Yes, exactly.
It just grins the whole time.
I always thought the angel was the really pathetic one of the group.
But that's not true at all.
The angel...
is the most important figure.
Because without it...
you couldn't bear the other two.
Do you see?
Yes.
So you don't get bored.
Thanks.
Now I can finally get some sleep.
Bye...Inspector.