Historical Serial Predators

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Vienna’s first serial killer

Isabella Mueller (crime writer)
November 17, 2025

The year was 1870 when a series of murders of female servants terrorized the population of Vienna. The first victim was 34-year-old Josefine Timal in 1883. Shortly afterwards, her 47-year-old…

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The cradle of horror

Isabella Mueller (crime writer)
November 11, 2025

In the foggy streets of London, between shady houses and dark alleys, lived a woman who inspired both fear and pity. This woman was Amelia Elizabeth Dyer, born in Bristol…

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The ruthless human shield

Isabella Mueller (crime writer)
November 8, 2025

Melchior Hedloff, better known as the Human Hunter, was a serial killer who shot over 251 people in cold blood, mostly from hiding in bushes. This poacher, who always carried…