AUDIO: Jutta Schultz from Thale has been missing since 2014: the case is now “Case number XY… Missing” (1 minute)
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Accessed: July 10, 2026, 4:51 p.m.
There was no sign of Jutta Schultz from Thale for twelve years. The 53-year-old man often traveled to Cologne. It remains unclear whether she went into hiding voluntarily or was the victim of a crime. The ZDF program “File number XY…Missing” is designed to obtain new evidence. The first messages have already been received.
What happened to Jutta Schulz from Thale in the Harz Mountains? The 53-year-old man has been missing since 2014. ZDF’s “File number XY…missing” program is now set to advance this cause. It remains unclear whether she went into hiding voluntarily or was the victim of a crime.
Violent crimes are considered more likely
However, police believe violent crime is more likely. Schultz left behind all her personal belongings and her antique store. All contact was severed and she no longer had access to her bank account. According to witnesses, Schultz often traveled to Cologne-Neurenfeld to work as a bartender.
Investigators also continue to work on other missing persons cases. The case of the missing Inga Gerika it is still unclear from Schönebeck. At the end of May, together with the BKA, a new call for witnesses was published.
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Investigators are looking for Jutta Schultz’s alleged partner
It’s about a man named “Knut” or “Kurt”. A 53-year-old man was reportedly with him. Investigators hope he will also come forward. Schultz was there Very slim and athletic at the time of her disappearance. Her height is 1.59 meters. She dyed her hair reddish brown and wore it curly to her shoulders. Schultz has two tattoos: the eye of Horus on his left shoulder blade and the sun god Ra on his lower right abdomen.
Jutta Schultz has these tattoos.
ZDF Special Edition “File number XY… missing” was posted on July 8 at 8:15 p.m. broadcast. Following the broadcast, three tips were initially received, the Magdeburg police station told MDR. Now they should be checked.
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MDR (Michael Rosebrock, Tatiana Gropius, dpa) | This article was first published on July 8, 2026.