"Das Geheimnis des Totenwaldes" (Dark Woods), Episode 1, "Das Verschwinden" (1989), centers on the disappearance of Barbara Neder in the aftermath of brutal, real-life inspired killings in the Göhrde State Forest. The episode, heavily praised for its emotional depth and strong acting, follows detective Anne Bach as she pursues leads ignored by colleagues, connecting the murders to the family's personal tragedy. For a detailed summary, visit Das Erste . New German Crime Series: Dark Woods