Marcel Petiot
French physician and serial killer
Born
January 17th, 1897
128 years ago
Died
1946
79 years ago — 49 years old
Category
Criminals
Country
France
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A physician practiced medicine in France during the early 20th century. Associated with numerous suspicious deaths, allegations of his involvement circulated widely in Paris during World War II. Posing as a resistance fighter, facilitated the escape of several individuals under the pretext of aiding them. However, investigations revealed the grim truth of his actions when the remains of multiple victims were discovered in his home. In 1946, faced trial for his crimes, receiving a death sentence and executed the following year.
Executed for multiple murders
Operated in Paris during WWII
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