

Dig Deeper: The Disappearance of Birgit Meier
2021-11-26 · 60 min / episode · ★ 7.1
After Birgit Meier vanishes in 1989, police missteps plague the case for years. But her brother never wavers in his tireless quest to find the truth.
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Frederic HeidornKurt-Werner WichmannTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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