Henri Désiré Landru
French serial killer
Born
April 12th, 1869
156 years ago
Died
1922
103 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Criminals
Country
France
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A French individual operated a series of murders in the early 20th century. Landru lured women through advertisements for marriage, eventually killing many of them before disposing of their bodies. Arrested in 1917, evidence included personal belongings of victims found at his residence. The trial captivated the country and ended in a conviction for multiple murders, leading to a death sentence. Execution occurred in 1922 by guillotine.
Convicted of murdering at least 11 women
Lured victims through marriage advertisements
Trial gained national attention
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