Ep 14. The Lady on the Train

The Lady on the Train is the fourteenth episode of the first season of Tatort: Cologne. The episode opens with a woman, Elke Fuchs, walking onto a train, carrying a large bag. She is clearly distressed and soon becomes embroiled in an argument with a man sitting nearby.

As the train journey continues, the man leaves his seat and confronts Elke, accusing her of theft. A scuffle ensues, and Elke ends up pushing the man out of the open train door, causing him to fall to his death. The train is stopped and Elke is taken into custody for questioning.

The investigation is headed by detectives Max Ballauf and Freddy Schenk. The two detectives start by interviewing the other passengers on the train, trying to piece together what happened. They soon discover that the victim, Manuel Seifert, was carrying a substantial amount of cash on him, which had been stolen from a local casino.

As the detectives dig deeper, they uncover a network of criminals involved in the theft of the casino money, including Elke. They discover that Manuel Seifert was not the only person after Elke and her accomplices – there are also other criminals who want a share of the money.

The episode then follows the detectives as they try to track down the other criminals involved in the casino theft. They find themselves embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, as they try to outwit the criminals and recover the stolen money.

In the meantime, Elke continues to maintain her innocence in the murder of Manuel Seifert, and the detectives begin to suspect that there may be more to the case than they originally thought. They re-examine the evidence and finally uncover the true motive behind Seifert's murder.

The Lady on the Train is a thrilling episode of Tatort: Cologne, full of twists and turns that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With a gripping storyline and compelling characters, this episode is a must-watch for fans of the show and crime drama enthusiasts alike.