Karl Denke

Overview

Karl Denke, born on February 11, 1860, and executed on December 22, 1924, was a notorious German serial killer and cannibal. Between 1903 and 1924, he preyed on homeless individuals and weary travelers, committing gruesome murders and consuming their remains. Known as The Forgotten Cannibal or The Cannibal of Münsterberg, Denke's chilling crimes reveal a dark chapter in history that remains unsettling. His story unfolds through haunting accounts of his life, shedding light on the depths of human depravity and the shadows lurking in society's margins.