Murder in the Nobelviertel: Millionaire killed brutally - who are the perpetrators?

Murder in the Nobelviertel: Millionaire killed brutally - who are the perpetrators?

in Cologne-Hahnwald, a well-known Nobelviertel, the police are currently chasing a shadow of the past. Phil Giesen, a 74-year-old millionaire and operator of the successful solar studio chain ** California Sun **, was found dead in his elegant villa on October 9, 2024. Giesen was not only a successful entrepreneur who opened his first solar studio in 1979 and now operates over 44 branches worldwide, but also a wealthy man who lived a respected life in the city. The shock about his violent death is deep, both among the neighbors and the investigators.

It was around 11 p.m. on the evening of October 8, when Giesen returned from a business excursion. He had visited several solar studios in Jülich and Kreuzau that evening. During his absence, burglars had gained access to his property. When he came in to the door, there was a terrible confrontation. The perpetrators were already in his house for three hours and apparently had time to open a safe from which they stole several 10,000 euros in cash. Giesen was brutally tied up and beaten, which ultimately led to his death. The information comes from several investigative teams who have now set up a murder commission to track this hideous crime. ZDF today reports that ...

a tranquil quarter in shock

The crime occurred in a calm and wealthy residential area, which reinforces the shock of the residents. Neighbors report a continuing feeling of uncertainty, especially due to frequent burglaries in the area. A neighbor made it clear how much Giesen's death affected the feeling of security in the district. The police cordoned off the site around Giesens Villa, while trace -proof are meticulously looking for references. [Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger informs that…] (https://www.ksta.de/koeln/rodenkirchen/Hahnwald/Mutmasslichlichlichlichlichlichlichlichlicht-in-koeln-haus owner-tot-fuden-876737)

surveillance cameras in the neighborhood have identified a dark vehicle, possibly a ** 1 Series BMW **, that was traveling in the area at the time. The perpetrators left footprints at the crime scene, which may come from brands such as Kappa, Nike or Sketchers. These usable information could be crucial to hold the perpetrators into account.

The dark side of crime in Germany

What seems unimaginable for many is actually part of an alarming crime development in Germany. According to the police crime statistics (PKS) 2024, there was a decline in overall crime by 1.7 %, but the feeling of security of many citizens is still affected. In particular, burglaries and violent attacks are among the most common offenses that are specified in the statistics. In fact, ** crimes against life **, such as murder and homicide, only make 0.1 % of all cases, but their effects are enormous. Statista shows that ...

In Cologne-Hahnwald, the question remains how certainly the residents can live in the future as long as the perpetrators are at large. The police are urgently looking for witnesses who saw something at the time of the crime, especially in the street "Im Finkenhain". Information can be given by phone or by email. In order to promote the information, a total reward of a total of 35,000 euros was suspended for relevant information.