Albert Fish
American serial killer and cannibal
Born
1870
155 years ago
Died
January 16th, 1936
89 years ago — 66 years old
Category
Criminals
Country
United States
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Engaged in a series of gruesome murders, particularly targeting children in the 1920s. Operated primarily in New York City, which became the backdrop for several of his crimes. Captured in 1934 after the abduction and murder of young Grace Budd, leading to a high-profile trial that captured national attention. Convicted and sentenced to death, executed in the electric chair in 1936.
Murder and cannibalism of children
Notorious trial and execution
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