Prepare for a twisting investigation in “Totholz,” the latest Rosenheim-Cops installment! The seemingly straightforward case of a forestry worker found dead amidst a pile of felled timber quickly unravels into a complex web of deceit and long-buried secrets. What initially appears to be a tragic accident – perhaps a fall from a logging truck or a piece of equipment malfunctioning – is swiftly revealed to be far more sinister.
The victim, a gruff but seemingly well-liked local, had more enemies than initially suspected. His death triggers a flurry of investigations, exposing a network of rivalries within the local forestry community, ranging from disputes over land ownership and lucrative timber contracts to simmering resentments born from years of professional competition. Each suspect has a motive, and each possesses a carefully constructed alibi that the Rosenheim cops must painstakingly dismantle.
Central to the investigation is a long-standing feud between the victim and a powerful local businessman involved in the timber industry. This businessman, outwardly charming but secretly ruthless, becomes a prime suspect, especially when evidence emerges suggesting a possible financial motive connected to a recently failed business deal. However, the path to proving his guilt is far from straightforward, leading the investigators down numerous blind alleys and forcing them to confront the limitations of circumstantial evidence.
A secondary storyline emerges involving the victim’s estranged family. Hidden tensions and old wounds resurface as secrets regarding the victim’s past are brought to light. A long-lost child, previously unknown to the investigators, appears on the scene, adding another layer of complexity and uncertainty to an already convoluted case. This unexpected revelation significantly impacts the investigation, forcing the detectives to re-evaluate their initial assumptions and consider motivations extending beyond the immediate circle of suspects.
The investigation takes a sharp turn when a crucial piece of evidence—a seemingly insignificant piece of jewellery found near the body—unravels a shocking connection to a completely unrelated cold case. This unforeseen link pulls the investigators into the murky world of organized crime, revealing a much larger conspiracy that reaches far beyond the local forestry industry. The seemingly isolated death in the woods becomes a key piece in a much larger puzzle, exposing a network of illicit activities that have been operating in Rosenheim for years undetected. The final confrontation is unexpected, and the true killer’s identity will leave audiences reeling, revealing a shocking twist that completely reshapes the perception of the events leading up to the victim’s demise. Get ready for a rollercoaster of unexpected revelations and surprising turns in “Totholz”!