Eduard Zimmermann

German journalist and TV presenter

Eduard Zimmermann - German journalist and TV presenter
Born

1929
96 years ago

Died

September 19th, 2009
15 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Germany

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Contributed significantly to German journalism and television. Served as the host of the investigative TV program 'Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst', which focused on unsolved criminal cases and was first aired in 1967. Engaged audiences with informative content analyzing crime cases. Worked with various media outlets, strengthening investigative journalism practices in Germany.

Hosted 'Aktenzeichen XY… ungelöst'

Pioneered crime reporting techniques

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