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New *Crime Scene* Episode Exposes the Silent Tragedy of Loneliness After COVID-19

Her body lay alone for weeks—no calls, no searches, no alarms. This *Crime Scene* episode asks: How many are slipping through the cracks of our disconnected society?

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The Loneliness of the Young - New *Crime Scene* Episode Exposes the Silent Tragedy of Loneliness After COVID-19

A new episode of Crime Scene will air on ARD this Sunday, November 23, at 8:15 PM. Titled At Least Survive Until Tomorrow, it follows detectives investigating the death of Nelly Schlüter, a woman whose body lay undiscovered for months. The case highlights the stark reality of loneliness in a post-pandemic world where isolation often goes unnoticed.

Nelly Schlüter died by an 'atypical hanging' while seated, using a rope. Her body remained in her apartment for weeks before being found. No one—neither family, friends, nor acquaintances—raised the alarm, even after she vanished for over a month. Her parents, unaware of her absence, had no reason to suspect anything was wrong. Her best friend, Fine Slowinski, had recently distanced herself after becoming a mother and admitted feeling relieved when Nelly stopped reaching out.

The episode sheds light on the consequences of modern loneliness, particularly among those who fall outside traditional support networks. Schlüter’s death, unnoticed for months, reflects a broader issue of social detachment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. At Least Survive Until Tomorrow will air on ARD, offering a stark portrayal of a society struggling with connection.

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