The end of the Simon gang
After the end of World War II, gangs of robbers wreaked havoc in Austria’s capital, Vienna. They were known as…
The ruthless housekeeper
One of the most ruthless poisoners in German criminal history was Anna Margaretha Zwanziger, who was born on August 7,…
The bloodthirsty Moselle gang
The 18th century was teeming with organized gangs of robbers. After the Seven Years’ War, Napoleon I’s troops marched into…
Deadly Love
Love can be deadly, as proven by a criminal case that took place in Vienna, the metropolis on the Danube,…
Belgium’s deadliest serial killer
Belgium’s deadliest serial killer is undoubtedly Marie Alexandrine Becker. She was born Marie Alexandrine Petitjean on July 14, 1879, in…
Blind jealousy
Jealousy can lead to danger and ultimately to murder. This was the fate of 46-year-old Juliane Karner, who was murdered…
