Murder in the sauna: who is the real perpetrator? Sam in a quandary!
In the current case at SOKO Stuttgart there is a murder in the sauna. Sam comes under suspicion while investigator Jo Stoll goes looking for clues.

Murder in the sauna: who is the real perpetrator? Sam in a quandary!
The current episode of the crime series SOKO Stuttgart is all about a mysterious murder case that is sending the music scene into turmoil. The music manager Hardy Tomke is found dead in his sauna after his adopted daughter Sam and her father, the fun-loving Schrotti, performed in the music bar “Nest”. To everyone's shock, Sam has a hematoma on her face and her fingerprints were discovered right in the victim's house, which puts her under strong suspicion.
The investigation quickly gains momentum when it becomes known that Tomke was deliberately locked in his sauna. This weighs heavily on Sam and causes her to go into hiding after the incident. Meanwhile, Schrotti claims that Sam stayed with him the night before the murder. This could raise a possible alibi question, especially because the victim's partner, Cherry Weinland, saw Schrotti in front of Tomke's house on the night in question.
Contradictions and suspects
The investigation reveals that Tomke didn't exactly have a good reputation in the music industry. Rather, he was considered shady, which made it difficult to find a motive for the murder. In addition to Sam, there is another suspect: the Stuttgart rapper Piet Jäger, better known as BIG.H. He wanted an advertising deal that Tomke had denied him, which gave him a motive. Kalle Weber, the owner of the “Nest” pub, is also involved in the investigation and becomes entangled in contradictions that question his credibility.
The situation even has an impact on the friendship between Detective Inspector Jo Stoll and Schrotti. Emotions are simmering and tensions are unmistakable as both are caught in the maelstrom of suspicions and lies. Will they solve the mystery of Tomke's death or will the music world remain caught in a web of intrigue?
Insights into the world of music and crime
In this context, we can also take a broader look at the interface between music and crime. According to criminologia.de, there has long been a remarkable connection between these two worlds. The lines between art and reality often blur, especially in an environment where fame and fortune are on thin ice.
Incidentally, various talented actors can also be seen in the episode, including Martina Seiffert as Astrid M. Fünderich, Joachim Stoll as Peter Ketnath and Jasmin Gassmann as Lea Gomez. The film is directed by Ann-Kristin Knubben and written by Mira Roth and Thomas Frydetzki. The musical accompaniment, which underlines the suspense of the episode, comes from Uwe Schenk.
This not only focuses on an exciting crime, but also a deep understanding of the challenges that creatives have to face in an often ruthless industry. On June 19, 2025 it will be exciting to see how this case will develop and whether the truth will come to light.