Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst 1967

Overview

Aktenzeichen XY … ungelöst is a German television programme that has been broadcast since October 1967 on ZDF with the objective of combating and solving crimes. The show was produced in cooperation with the Austrian public service broadcaster ORF and Schweizer Fernsehen, a division of the Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR idée suisse, until 2003. This long-running series presents unsolved criminal cases to the public in an effort to generate new leads and information from viewers. The format has proven influential internationally, serving as the basis for several similar programmes in other countries. Notable adaptations include the BBC show Crimewatch, the Dutch programme Opsporing Verzocht, and its American counterpart America's Most Wanted. The series has maintained its focus on presenting real unsolved cases to television audiences in order to assist law enforcement agencies in their investigative efforts.