History TearJerker / MurderInTheAlps

* ''No Quarter'': It's revealed that Manu used to live in a comfortable life with a proper house and toys until Leon gambled everything away, forcing Manu to endure being homeless and living on his own at a young age. Manu as a child being sad by himself during the opening cutscene especially is quite an upsetting sight to see.

* Otto goes through the wringer in ''Atlantic Connection''. First, his friend Gerhard[[note]]who, according to the game's Facebook account, reminds Otto of his deceased son[[/note]] disappears because the dangerous ''Sturmabteilung'' agents he didn't know were involved in their smuggling operation [[ResignationsNotAccepted take poorly his and Father Lenz's decision to quit smuggling]]. His other friend Father Lenz is murdered by the Brownshirts as a warning of what will happen if he doesn't surrender the hotel to them. Then he discovers that the Brownshirts have hidden explosives in his hotel, one of which destroys his warehouse. And finally, [[EtTuBrute Gerhard is revealed to have been]] his FalseFriend for all the years they've known each other as well as the ''Sturmabteilung'' member behind everything. Gerhard tries to shoot Anna, but Otto nearly dies by [[TakingTheBullet taking the bullet instead]]. He's granted a pardon for coming clean with his smuggling activities because of his role in exposing Gerhard's criminal ring, but he still misses Father Lenz.

* The conclusion of ''The Only Redemption''. Officer Cozzi's own wife turns out to be a fanatic who murdered their former housekeeper Cloe Como for having with him an affair that resulted in a baby. As Giuseppe asks from his wife if she's truly the murderer, she only replies with more Bible quotations in the midst of her VillainousBreakdown. The scene ends with him begging for her to stop. The scene then cuts to Anna departing from Porto Ceso on a train, with Luigi saying goodbye to her and giving her a bouquet. When he asks if they'll meet again, she says that she doesn't know, but is still glad that she met him. Her answer fits the fact that there aren't any more scheduled chapters for Chapter 2 announced, so it's really ambiguous if Anna visits Porto Ceso ever again.

** Ruben is found in a hotel room in an apparent act of unfaithfulness to Judit, and the body of Nadia Shwetz/Kiki Hag is discovered in the bathroom. After Ruben is taken away, Judit is devastated by the apparent revelation that her fiancé was the Dada Killer all along. As Anna tries to console her, Judit thanks her for all her support and melancholically leaves the room. This becomes the last time we see her alive, for both she and Ruben are discovered murdered in his cell the next day, much to Anna's sorrow.

* Otto goes through the wringer in ''Atlantic Connection''. First, his friend Gerhard disappears because the dangerous ''Sturmabteilung'' agents he didn't know were involved in their smuggling operation [[ResignationsNotAccepted take poorly his and Father Lenz's decision to quit smuggling]]. His other friend Father Lenz is murdered by the Brownshirts as a warning of what will happen if he doesn't surrender the hotel to them. Then he discovers that the Brownshirts have hidden explosives in his hotel, one of which destroys his warehouse. And finally, [[EtTuBrute Gerhard is revealed to have been]] his FalseFriend for all the years they've known each other as well as the ''Sturmabteilung'' member behind everything. Gerhard tries to shoot Anna, but Otto nearly dies by [[TakingTheBullet taking the bullet instead]]. He's granted a pardon for coming clean with his smuggling activities because of his role in exposing Gerhard's criminal ring, but he still misses Father Lenz.

* ''Forgotten Memento'': Poor Ernestine. First she lost her colleague Dr. Kranz in ''The Dada Killer''. Then she lost another friend Dr. Bruner in ''Gray Nature''. Now she loses her husband Charles Kistner in this chapter. As she said, the people around her [[CharactersDroppingLikeFlies drop like flies]].

**

* ''Ladies of the Night'': When Anna visits Gustav Meisner, it's made obvious how depressed his mother's murder has made him. Both he and the apartment he shared with Natalie have declined, and he has collected pictures of Oskar [[YouKilledMyFather in hopes of finding the Dada Killer]]. Anna is concerned he'll endanger himself to avenge Natalie and can only hope she'll catch Oskar by herself while Gustav is still grasping at straws. She even writes in her diary that "of all the bodies I've ever laid eyes on, the most unsettling ones are the people who haven't died yet". What's more, one of the items you pick up as you help Gustav find his glasses is a photo of the mother and son.

** The last cut scene where Judit is alive is the first time the heartbreaking soundtrack "Weeping Spire" plays out. It is heard again when Anna learns of Judit's fate. Three of her tears stain her diary page where she has written about this tragedy.

* ''The Dada Killer'': When the crime scene photo Anna takes without permission ends up in the newspaper (either because Sven finds it behind her back and uses it instead of the picture she took of the building exterior, or she has a change of heart and begs Sven to change photos, only for him to go back on his promise), the [[EtTuBrute furious and disappointed]] Judit confronts her about betraying her trust and landing her in trouble with her superiors. The thoroughly ashamed Anna has to give her a rare car model and Amy the cat as {{apology gift}}s before Judit gives their friendship a second chance.

* ''The Dada Killer'': When the crime scene photo Anna takes without permission ends up in the newspaper (either because Sven finds it behind her back and uses it instead of the picture she took of the building exterior, or she has a change of heart and begs Sven to change photos, only for him to go back on his promise), the furious and disappointed Judit confronts her about betraying her trust and landing her in trouble with her superiors. It takes giving Judit a rare car model and Amy the cat as {{apology gift}}s before she gives Anna a second chance.

* Otto goes through the wringer in ''Atlantic Connection''. First, his friend Gerhard disappears because the dangerous ''Sturmabteilung'' agents he didn't know were a part of his smuggling operation [[ResignationsNotAccepted take poorly his and Father Lenz's decision to quit smuggling]]. His other friend Father Lenz is murdered by the Brownshirts as a warning of what will happen if he doesn't give up the hotel to them. Then he discovers that the Brownshirts have hidden explosives in his hotel, one of which destroys his warehouse. And finally, [[EtTuBrute Gerhard is revealed to have been]] his FalseFriend for all the years they've known each other as well as the ''Sturmabteilung'' member behind everything. Gerhard tries to shoot Anna, but Otto nearly dies by [[TakingTheBullet taking the bullet instead]]. He's granted a pardon for coming clean with his smuggling activities because of his role in exposing Gerhard's criminal ring, but he still misses Father Lenz.

** The flashback revealing how exactly Roberto Fiore died. He was escorting his drunken best friend and brother-in-arms, Flavio Riva, from the cliffs. When Roberto questions why [[ShellShockedVeteran Flavio]] keeps acting erratically under the influence, Flavio rants that being second best to Roberto in everything ruined his life. Roberto is surprised that Flavio would say such things, even calling him his brother. This seems to knock some sense into Flavio, but when Roberto tries to take him home again, Flavio pushes him back in frustration, resulting in Roberto falling to his death. The flashback ends with Flavio [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone regretting what he just did]].
*** For the rest of his life, Flavio is given a black rose by Roberto's mother who strongly believes that he killed her son out of jealousy and wants him to never to forget that. The worst part is that Irene is {{right for the wrong reasons}}, so these reminders of Flavio accidentally killing his best friend must have been real stabs in the heart for the broken war veteran.

* The conclusion of ''The Only Redemption''. Officer Cozzi's own wife turns out to be a fanatic who murdered their former housekeeper Cloe Como for having with him an affair that resulted in a baby. As Giuseppe asks from his wife if she's truly the murderer, she only replies with more Bible quotations. The scene ends with him begging for her to stop. The scene then cuts to Anna departing from Porto Ceso on a train, with Luigi saying goodbye to her and giving her a bouquet. When he asks if they'll meet again, she says that she doesn't know, but is still glad that she met him. Her answer fits the fact that there aren't any more scheduled chapters for Chapter 2 announced, so it's really ambiguous if Anna visits Porto Ceso ever again.

** The story of Flora Molinelli. She married Albert Bernstein against her father's wishes and fled with him to South America. In response, her father disinherited her and forbade her mother and little brother Mario from contacting her ever again. Flora and Albert were [[FromRichesToRags so poor]] they had to survive without food even for days, and when this stressful lifestyle became too much for Albert, he left Flora to raise their son Osvald alone. Flora told Osvald bedtime stories about his rich grandfather's company and promised that he'll one day take over Molinelli Industries. Decades later, Osvald murders his cousin Aldo in order to inherit Molinelli Industries, only to end up being arrested, leaving the company to walk on thin ice and crushing Flora's dreams for his son.
*** Flora's little brother Mario doesn't end up much better off. He last saw his sister when he was a little boy and was told not to make contact with her by their father. Several months before ''The Heir'', the old and ailing Mario ranted about Flora during one of his seizures, indicating that he has missed his big sister for all his life. His only child Aldo becomes murdered with no children of his own. The murderer turns out to be Osvald, the family's longtime employee and friend who has all along been Flora's embittered son, and he tricks his ailing uncle to sign a will that gives Osvald full ownership of Molinelli Industries. ''Exiled Dead'' reveals that after Mario learns of Aldo's death, he passes away. The rich family ended up destroying itself out of vengeance.

** The story of Flora Molinelli. She married Albert Bernstein against her father's wishes and fled with him to South America. In response, her father disinherited her and forbade her mother and little brother Mario from contacting her ever again. Flora and Albert were so poor they had to survive without food even for days, and when this stressful lifestyle became too much for Albert, he left Flora to raise their son Osvald alone. Flora would tell Osvald bedtime stories about his rich grandfather's company and promise that he'll one day take over Molinelli Industries. Decades later, Osvald murders his cousin Aldo in order to inherit Molinelli Industries, only to end up being arrested and leaving the company to walk on thin ice, crushing Flora's dreams for his son.

* In ''The Heir'', Paola Tornetta has an utter breakdown due to her beloved Aldo being murdered. Having lost all her will to live, [[DrivenToSuicide she jumps from the cliffs]]. When Anna and Luigi find her suicide note, the former [[ItsAllMyFault blames herself for it]], thinking that she should have realized how heartbroken the young lady was. In ''Exiled Dead'', Anna is still blaming herself for it and brings flowers to Paola's grave.

* In ''The Heir'', Paola Tornetta has an utter breakdown due to her beloved Aldo being murdered. [[spoiler:Having lost all her will to live, [[DrivenToSuicide she jumps from the cliffs]]. When Anna and Luigi find her suicide note, the former [[ItsAllMyFault blames herself for it]], thinking that she should have realized how heartbroken the young lady was. In ''Exiled Dead'', Anna is still blaming herself for it and brings flowers to Paola's grave.]]

** The flashback revealing how exactly Roberto Fiore died. [[spoiler:He was escorting his drunken best friend and brother-in-arms, Flavio Riva, from the cliffs. When Roberto questions why [[ShellShockedVeteran Flavio]] keeps acting erratically under the influence, Flavio rants that being second best to Roberto in everything ruined his life. Roberto is surprised that Flavio would say such things, even calling him his brother. This seems to knock some sense into Flavio, but when Roberto tries to take him home again, Flavio pushes him back in frustration, resulting in Roberto falling to his death. The flashback ends with Flavio [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone regretting what he just did]].]]
*** [[spoiler:For the rest of his life, Flavio is given a black rose by Roberto's mother who strongly believes that he killed her son out of jealousy and wants him to never to forget that. The worst part is that Irene is {{right for the wrong reasons}}, so these reminders of Flavio accidentally killing his best friend must have been real stabs in the heart for the broken war veteran.]]
** The revelation of Flavio's murderer. [[spoiler:Rinaldo Fiore has harboured sadness and anger over Roberto's death as much as Irene, so after he learned what happened from Roberto's diary, he [[PapaWolf murdered Flavio for accidentally killing Roberto]]. He wished that by avenging their son, he'd win back his ex-wife who, consumed by her grief, left him to wallow alone in his own misery. When he tried wooing her earlier, her response was to angrily throw to the ground the flowers he was offering her. After he has confessed everything and [[DidYouThinkICantFeel called everyone out of thinking that he hasn't suffered from Roberto's death as much as Irene]], he asks Officer Cozzi to imprison him, for he no longer has any reason to live in the society. The usually brusque Officer Cozzi softly tells him to follow him.]]
--->[[spoiler:'''Rinaldo''']]: Miss Myers, you are very clever. But I don't regret it! [[spoiler:All this time Irene was right. Our poor son died at the hands of his best friend… You all thought that it was just Irene who was angry about Roberto's death. ''[sheds tears]'' But he was my son too… "Irene is such a fragile person, she needs help" everybody used to say. But I missed him too.]]\\
'''Officer Cozzi''': Calm down, [[spoiler:Rinaldo]].\\
[[spoiler:'''Rinaldo''']]: [[spoiler:I have feelings! I still love Irene! And I still can't sleep at night when I think about our son Roberto. I did this for her, but I also did it for me… Giuseppe, put me in a cell. I don't have a place in a peaceful life anymore.]]\\
'''Officer Cozzi''': Come this way, [[spoiler:Rinaldo]].
* The conclusion of ''The Only Redemption''. [[spoiler:Officer Cozzi's own wife turns out to be a fanatic who murdered their former housekeeper Cloe Como for having with him an affair that resulted in a baby. As Giuseppe asks from his wife if she's truly the murderer, she only replies with more Bible quotations. The scene ends with him begging for her to stop.]] The scene then cuts to Anna departing from Porto Ceso on a train, with Luigi saying goodbye to her and giving her a bouquet. When he asks if they'll meet again, she says that she doesn't know, but is still glad that she met him. Her answer fits the fact that there aren't any more scheduled chapters for Chapter 2 announced, so it's really ambiguous if Anna visits Porto Ceso ever again.

'''[[spoiler:'''Rinaldo''']]: [[spoiler:I have feelings! I still love Irene! And I still can't sleep at night when I think about our son Roberto. I did this for her, but I also did it for me… Giuseppe, put me in a cell. I don't have a place in a peaceful life anymore.]]\\

--->'''[[spoiler:'''Rinaldo''']]: Miss Myers, you are very clever. But I don't regret it! [[spoiler:All this time Irene was right. Our poor son died at the hands of his best friend… You all thought that it was just Irene who was angry about Roberto's death. ''[sheds tears]'' But he was my son too… "Irene is such a fragile person, she needs help" everybody used to say. But I missed him too.]]\\

** The revelation of Flavio's murderer. [[spoiler:Rinaldo Fiore has harboured sadness over Roberto's death as much as Irene, so after he learned what happened from Roberto's diary, he [[PapaWolf murdered Flavio for accidentally killing Roberto]]. He wished that by avenging their son, he'd win back his ex-wife who left him to wallow alone in his own misery to , and she

and he wanted back his wife who left him and earlier angrily rejected his attempt to win her back by throwing to the ground the flowers he was offering her.

lost his son Roberto, and his wife left him.

Irene Hoffman and Rinaldo Fiore [[OutlivingOnesOffspring lost their son]] Roberto eleven years earlier.