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Search in Brandenburg: Are there finally answers in the Rebecca case?
In the Rebecca Reusch case, an investigation is taking place on a property in Brandenburg. The brother-in-law is considered the main suspect.
Search in Brandenburg: Are there finally answers in the Rebecca case?
On October 20, 2025, a property in Brandenburg was searched in connection with the missing girl Rebecca Reusch. Rebecca, who disappeared in February 2019 at the age of 15, is considered a worrying missing person case that is affecting the public. According to Merku, the investigation is being intensively pursued by 115 police forces, with the support of the Federal Criminal Police Office.
Are the current leads suitable for finally gaining clarity about Rebecca's fate? Suspicion is directed against 33-year-old brother-in-law Florian R., who is considered the main suspect. Police have evidence that he may have killed Rebecca and dumped her body on the property in question. Florian R. was at a party on the night in question and only returned early in the morning, while Rebecca was last seen alive on February 18, 2019. She was also not seen at school that day, which led to her family reporting her missing in the afternoon of the same day.
New development in the investigation
The search of the property that belongs to Florian R.'s 72-year-old grandmother could be a crucial step in the investigation. The investigators rely on modern technology - the use of ground radar should help to find evidence. However, critical voices have questioned the police's approach, particularly the lengthy timelines involved in certain investigative steps, which may represent missed opportunities. Experts recommend rethinking investigators' strategy to avoid mistakes and intensify the search.
Investigators are optimistic that a “domino effect” could occur due to new clues or possibly mistakes by the suspect. Currently, the efforts are not focused on the search for a living Rebecca, but solely on finding her body. Florian R. is at large, but the presumption of innocence applies until his guilt is finally proven.
Missing persons cases in Germany
Rebecca's case is not isolated, but part of a larger pattern of missing person cases in Germany. According to the [BKA](https://www.bka.de/DE/ UnserAufgabe/Ermittlungsunterstuetzung/BearbeitungVermisstenfaelle/arbeitVermisstenfaelle.html), around 9,420 missing person cases were registered on January 1, 2025. Most of these people are male, with a significant proportion being children and young people. In 2024, over 18,100 children were reported missing, with an impressive clearance rate of 96.7%.
Of particular concern is the increase in missing unaccompanied refugee minors, which rose to around 4,300 cases in 2024. The clearance rate here was around 79%, which shows how important it is to make the search for missing people efficient. The local police stations are responsible for the immediate search for people, while the BKA offers support in larger cases. The investigation surrounding Rebecca Reusch is a passionate reminder of how valuable a quick and effective response to missing person cases can be.