Ralf K., the manager of the beer brand 'König Pilsener', missing since 2017, was found dead in his car, in the garage in Essen.

Ralf K., a well-known manager of the beer brand 'König Pilsener', was found dead after eight years of disappearance, inside his car, a Mercedes, parked in a garage in Essen. His disappearance occurred in February 2017, when he left for a business meeting and did not return. His body was discovered accidentally by a real estate manager checking an unoccupied space.

DNA analysis confirmed the identity of the man, and the autopsy ruled out violent death, suggesting suicide. Ralf K. was respected in the beer industry and was sought by family and friends, who made public appeals for information. Remaining unanswered questions include who knew about the garage and the reasons that led Ralf K. to take this tragic step.