A dead colleague in the anatomy dissection room: Forensic pathologist Professor Karl-Friedrich Boerne is shocked. The corpse discovered by Professor Gregor Härtling in the preparation course is Amélie Blanc. Until a few weeks ago, the French chemist was working as an intern for a respected research group at the University of Münster. Since the corpse was professionally preserved, Frank Thiel suspects the perpetrator to be in the institute environment. He arranges for a DNA analysis for all important employees of Prof. Härtling's institute, including the professor himself. Prof. Boerne finds this examination very unpleasant, after all the Härtlings are friends with him and his mother. The other colleagues like Carla Hanke and Dr. Schroth are recognized scientists.
What could have prompted her to murder the attractive guest from the Sorbonne in Paris? Was jealousy involved? Then the upset husband of the dead, Thierry, appears on the scene and causes a stir...