# Bierkönig murder investigation in Mallorca

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bierknig-murder-investigation-in-mallorca
> Updated: 2026-10-07T22:05:25.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Investigators are revisiting the ‘Bierkönig-Mord’, a triple murder that occurred on November 12, 1997, in Mallorca. The victims included German restaurateur Manfred Meisel, his eight-year-old son Patrick, and animal keeper Claudia Leisten. 

While the statute of limitations has expired in Spain, the Frankfurt public prosecutor's office maintains the investigation because Meisel was a German citizen. Investigators suspect the perpetrators acted with professional intent, potentially motivated by rivalries in Meisel’s parrot breeding business or links to organized crime.

Following a broadcast of the crime program ‘Aktenzeichen XY... International’, the investigation has seen a significant development. The Frankfurt Public Prosecutor's Office reported receiving more than 50 new tips. Authorities suggest these leads may result from shifts in witness loyalties, with individuals now showing a greater willingness to provide information regarding the murders at the Meisel family finca in S’Aranjassa.

## Claims

- Manfred Meisel, his eight-year-old son Patrick, and animal keeper Claudia Leisten were shot to death. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The murders occurred on the night of November 12, 1997, at a finca in S’Aranjassa, Mallorca. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Frankfurt Public Prosecutor's Office received more than 50 tips following the broadcast. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The prosecutor's office suggests that shifts in witness loyalties may have led to a new willingness to provide statements. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Frankfurt Public Prosecutor's Office has been investigating the case in parallel with the Spanish murder commission since the crime occurred. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The perpetrators acted professionally and appeared to target the victims specifically. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Manfred Meisel murder case: New tips emerge after 30 years

More than 50 new tips have been received regarding the 1997 triple murder of Bierkönig founder Manfred Meisel and his family in Mallorca, following a televised appeal for information.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manfred-meisel-murder-case-new-tips-emerge-after-30-years

### 2026-10-02: Bierkönig murder case on Mallorca revisited by investigators

The German crime program ‘Aktenzeichen XY... International’ is seeking witnesses in the 1997 ‘Bierkönig-Mord’ triple homicide on Mallorca involving Manfred Meisel and his family.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bierknig-murder-case-on-mallorca-revisited-by-investigators

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