November 4, 2013 Hartmannsdorf-Reichenau, Germany Former police officer Detlev Günzel is involved in the death, dismemberment, and possible cannibalism of Wojciech Stempniewicz after the two met on a cannibal fetishist online community According to court documents, Stempniewicz wanted to be killed and eaten “to fulfill his sexual desires” when he joined the cannibalism community. The… Continue reading Former German police officer murders, dismembers, possibly cannibalizes willing participant
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The possible first victim of the Cleveland Torso Murderer is found
September 5, 1934 Cleveland, Ohio A woman’s lower torso and upper thighs are found on the shore of Lake Erie The woman’s body was found in a rough and reddened, suggesting chemicals had been applied to her skin. Her head was never found, and because of this, she has never been identified. She was dubbed… Continue reading The possible first victim of the Cleveland Torso Murderer is found
The final Cleveland Torso Killer victims found
August 16, 1938 Cleveland, Ohio The bodies of the final 2 victims of the Cleveland Torso Killer are found During a three-year span, the Torso Killer killed, decapitated, sometimes castrated, and occasionally dismembered at least 12 victims. However, as the bodies of the victims were found months or years after their deaths, it's probable there… Continue reading The final Cleveland Torso Killer victims found
The first piece of a dismembered woman, whose death and investigation inspired The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, found
July 18, 1984 Solna, Sweden The first body parts of Catrine da Costa, a prostitute in Stockholm, are found in a plastic bag Various pieces of da Costa's body were found between July 18 and August 8, but her head, internal organs, genitals, and one breast have not been located. Due to the missing body… Continue reading The first piece of a dismembered woman, whose death and investigation inspired The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, found
Man murders, dismembers wife after argument, discards body piece by piece across town
June 15, 1851 Norwich, Norfolk, England William Sheward stabs his wife to death with a pair of scissors following an argument before dismembering her and casually scattering pieces of her body around town The Shewards quarreled about money, and in a fit of rage William stabbed Martha to death with a pair of scissors and… Continue reading Man murders, dismembers wife after argument, discards body piece by piece across town
