* It is Maria From Jakobsen’s sister who reports her missing. According to her husband, the pastor Thomas Gotthard, she had left home the day before – on October 26.
* Later, the police suspect that a crime has taken place. And about three weeks later – on November 15 – Thomas Gotthard is charged with murder.
* He will be remanded in custody on November 16. Police believe there is reason to believe that he will freely put obstacles in the way of the investigation.
* On November 18, it appears to the public that in the time after the alleged murder, the priest has made special searches on the Internet.
Among other things, he seeks information about sea depths, oil barrels, suicide, disappearances and cleaning products.
* In the family’s house in Frederikssund, the police find a quantity of the corrosive liquids hydrochloric acid and caustic soda.
At the same time, the police are asking citizens for help with information about two cars and a trailer.
* While the investigation is ongoing, the police search for Maria From Jakobsen’s body continues.
In addition to the family’s home in Frederikssund, police technicians have combed their holiday home in Nykøbing Sjælland for clues. In addition, there are searches in several nature areas on Zealand.
* On December 31, the police announce that they are gathering evidence to bring a case against the man, even though a body has not yet been found.
Police also say they have a “good idea” of what the husband’s motive for the murder should have been, but do not divulge further.
* January 7, police are once again asking for help from possible witnesses.
The investigation has shown that Thomas Gotthard on November 6 – 11 days after Maria From Jacobsen disappeared – disposed of a blue feed barrel and a gray sack wagon at Frederikssunds Genbrugsplads.
* On 11 January and 8 February, remand in custody will be extended again behind closed doors. Subsequently, Gotthard chooses to have his imprisonment extended voluntarily.
* On April 19, the prosecution raises charges against Thomas Gotthard. He is charged with manslaughter and indecent treatment of corpses.
* June 11, several media outlets write that the man has confessed to the police.
* June 18, the police announce that they have found earthly remains from Maria From Jakobsen, and that they are now sure that she is dead.
* On 3 August, Thomas Gotthard will make a full confession at the Court in Hillerød. He is sentenced to 15 years in prison. The length of the sentence is justified by the fact that the murder was planned and brutally carried out.