# ZDF crime series Nordwind investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zdf-crime-series-nordwind-investigation
> Updated: 2026-08-16T22:35:21.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The ZDF crime series ‘Unter anderen Umständen’ released its 23rd installment, titled ‘Nordwind’, which follows Chief Inspector Jana Winter investigating the death of riding stable owner Andreas Falkenberg. Although the death initially appeared to be a tragic accident involving a fall from a horse, investigators discovered a wound on the victim’s neck likely caused by a fishing line stretched between trees.

The investigation focuses on former riding instructor Smilla Sorens, who had previously been involved in a similar incident and had publicly threatened the victim. The case is further complicated by rumors of a series of attacks attributed to a figure known as the ‘Förde-Schreck’.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Nordwind: German crime series investigates fatal riding accident

The German crime series ‘Nordwind’ follows investigator Jana Winter as she probes whether a fatal riding accident was actually a targeted murder involving a possible series of attacks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nordwind-german-crime-series-investigates-fatal-riding-accident

### 2026-08-14: ZDF crime series ‘Unter anderen Umständen’ features new investigation

The ZDF crime series ‘Unter anderen Umständen: Nordwind’ follows Jana Winter investigating a riding stable owner's death that appears to be murder rather than an accident.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zdf-crime-series-unter-anderen-umstnden-features-new-investigation

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