Henri Désiré Landru

French serial killer

Henri Désiré Landru - French serial killer
Born

April 12th, 1869
155 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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