Crime Junkie: Justice or Revenge? A Father’s Ultimate Choice

Kolinka's Mysterious Death

• 💡 In July 1982, 14-year-old Kolinka Bomberski died suddenly while staying with her mother and stepfather, Dr. Dieter Krombark, in Germany.
• 🔍 Her father, Andre Bomberski, became suspicious due to Krombark's inconsistent accounts and an autopsy report noting injection sites, fresh blood near her genitals, and a white substance in her vagina, but no toxicology tests.
• ⚠️ Krombark initially claimed Kolinka died from heat stroke, but later stated he gave her an iron injection and a sleeping pill, with pathologists noting his resuscitation attempts were crude and strange given her state.

Andre's Relentless Pursuit of Justice

• ⚖️ Despite German authorities closing the case and Krombark suing him for defamation, Andre relentlessly pushed for reinvestigation, distributing leaflets and involving the Bavarian Minister of Justice.
• 🇫🇷 A French investigation was launched, leading to Krombark's conviction in absentia for manslaughter in 1995, but Germany refused extradition, citing double jeopardy.
• 🚫 The European Court of Human Rights later overturned Krombark's conviction, ruling that his trial in absentia violated his rights, a major setback for Andre.

Krombark's Pattern of Abuse

• 🚨 Krombark's past revealed a pattern: his first wife died mysteriously after he injected her, and he was later convicted of sexual assault against a patient (Lara) and illegally practicing medicine.
• 💬 During an interview, Krombark showed no remorse for his actions, claiming Lara had consented, and other victims, including the Maua sisters, came forward with similar stories of being drugged and assaulted.
• ⚕️ His medical license was revoked, and he was sentenced to prison for fraud and illegal practice, serving 18 months.

The Kidnapping and Final Trial

• ⏳ With the statute of limitations nearing, Andre orchestrated Krombark's kidnapping in 2009 to bring him to France for a retrial, leading to Krombark's arrest and a new trial.
• 🔬 New forensic evidence, including the presence of a powerful sedative and the nature of Kolinka's injuries, along with testimonies from Krombark's ex-wife Danielle and other victims, strengthened the case.
• ✅ In 2011, Krombark was again found guilty of willfully causing violence leading to unintentional death and sentenced to 15 years in a French prison, a sentence that could finally be enforced.

A Father's Unwavering Resolve

• 👨‍⚖️ Andre himself was convicted of complicity in aggravated assault for the kidnapping, receiving a one-year suspended sentence, but felt he had fulfilled his promise to Kolinka.
• 🕊️ Krombark was released early on medical grounds after serving six years and passed away in 2020, 38 years after Kolinka's death.
• 🤔 Andre's actions sparked debate about vigilante justice versus a father's unwavering dedication, with Andre stating he had no regrets and found peace in achieving justice for his daughter.