He stayed there until he was approached by the Pack in Curse Of Strahd, who broke into his shop to find the bones. He initially remained silent, fearing the thralls upstairs, and the adventurers left for the day. However, they broke in again the next day, and Henrik confessed the truth. Ghalwin of the Grove told Henrik to take refuge at the Blue Water Inn, but Henrik fled Vallaki completely, out of fear of reprisal from the Burgomaster.
Unskilled in woodland survival or personal defense, Henrik was torn apart the next day by a Wolf pack bearing the Mark of Strahd. His body was left to decompose in the Svalich Woods.