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Article: "Police Call" Examines Whether Behavior is Inherited in the Episode Titled "Born Evil"
Detectives Katrin König and Melly Böwe in the upcoming episode of "Police Call 110," airing this Sunday, delve into a case involving Milan, a young man suspected of brutally killing two animal protectors in the woods.
Milan's mother, Eva Greuner, believes that he was created from a tragic event—a rape by a serial killer. She struggles with feelings of love and regret for her son, confessing that if she had the chance, she wouldn't have him. Nightmares about her son plague her.
In less than an hour, Milan confesses to the crime, leaving a window for the police team to act.
The series explores the question of whether genes determine behavior, a question that seems to be answered decisively in Milan's case. His mother, the neighborhood, and even Milan himself all one way or another seem to believe it.
The cameras follow Milan, revealing his isolated existence—his room adorned with gloomy drawings, his interactions in the woods, and his targeting of his mother.
Meanwhile, Melly Böwe, one of the detectives, grapples with her own personal demons. Her daughter has been asking for years about her father's identity, and whether this may be linked to her emotional outbursts and aggression. Actress Anneke Kim Sarnau described Melly as a character caught between two Böwe women.
In addition to the main case, the police discover shattered mannequins hanging in the woods, eerily suggesting a potential serial killer. They also learn that a hunter has been in a wheelchair since a fall, a fact that might be relevant to the case.
Director Alexander Dierbach noted that the episode highlights the dangers of prejudices and stereotypical judgments. Society often labels people based on their origin, past, or external features without regard for their individual character or complex backgrounds. These labels can be difficult for individuals to escape.
The episode promises a compelling exploration of crime, human nature, and societal interactions. For a detailed understanding of the specific themes and content of the episode, a review of the episode itself or summaries focusing on these themes would be most informative.
Location: Rostock
Characters: Katrin König, Melly Böwe, Milan, Eva Greuner, Lina Beckmann (Melly Böwe's actress), hunter
Events: Criminal investigation, confession, personal struggles, possible serial killer training
Themes: Nature vs. nurture, societal prejudices, crime, human nature, societal interactions
- Despite the ongoing investigation into Milan's crime, Melly Böwe, the detective grappling with her own personal demons, finds herself questioning the nature versus nurture debate, as her daughter's emotional outbursts and aggression fuel her curiosity about her father's identity.
- As the series continues to delve into the question of whether genes determine behavior, the Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, emphasizing the importance of health and wellness, not just in the criminal investigation field but also in everyday life.
- In the midst of the crime-and-justice focus of "Police Call 110," the episode "Born Evil" also provides a platform for mental health awareness, as Melly's personal struggles and Eva Greuner's feelings of love, regret, and nightmares highlight the complexities and challenges faced by individuals in society.
