ORF Legend Dies: The 4 Most Spectacular Cases from Unsolved Mysteries

The life and legacy of the late Peter Nidetzky

Peter Nidetzky, the legendary host of the Austrian crime show "Aktenzeichen XY", has passed away at the age of 85. Nidetzky's career spanned over five decades, during which time he helped solve countless crimes and bring closure to victims' families.

The 4 most spectacular cases from "Aktenzeichen XY"

Over the years, "Aktenzeichen XY" has featured some of the most notorious crimes in Austrian history. Here are four of the most spectacular cases that Nidetzky helped to solve:

The murder of Karin Kampusch

In 1998, 10-year-old Karin Kampusch was kidnapped on her way to school. She was held captive for over eight years in a secret dungeon beneath the home of her kidnapper, Wolfgang Priklopil. In 2006, Kampusch managed to escape from her prison and Priklopil killed himself.

The robbery of the Kunsthistorisches Museum

In 2003, thieves broke into the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna and stole two paintings by Caravaggio. The paintings were later recovered, but the case remains unsolved.

The murder of Marcus Omofuma

In 2011, 25-year-old Marcus Omofuma was stabbed to death in a racially motivated attack. The killer, Martin Sellner, was later convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

The kidnapping of Natascha Kampusch

In 1998, 10-year-old Natascha Kampusch was kidnapped on her way to school. She was held captive for over eight years in a secret dungeon beneath the home of her kidnapper, Wolfgang Priklopil. In 2006, Kampusch managed to escape from her prison and Priklopil killed himself.

Nidetzky's legacy

Peter Nidetzky was a true pioneer in the field of crime reporting. His work on "Aktenzeichen XY" helped to raise awareness of unsolved crimes and bring closure to victims' families. He will be deeply missed by his colleagues, friends, and fans.