Albert Fish

American serial killer and cannibal

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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