Isabella Mueller (crime writer)
According to legend, the legendary Scottish Bean family was a whole clan that hunted people, not only to rob them but also to devour them with relish. They wreaked havoc during the reign of King James VI of Scotland in the 15th century. The...
Bestiality in Crime
Bruges, the romantic capital of the Belgian province of West Flanders, is regarded as the ultimate chocolate city. In the historic old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there are over 50 chocolate shops, and once a year the ‘Bruges in Choc’ chocolate festival...
Josette Bauer was dubbed the last witch of Geneva because, to finance her lavish lifestyle, she had incited her husband to murder her father. But this was only the beginning of an incredible life story that offered everything that makes for a true thriller—from...
The 10th district, Favoriten, is the largest district in the Austrian capital, Vienna, and is home to 10 per cent of the city’s total population. It is regarded as Vienna’s crime hotspot, where the highest number of offences are committed. One such crime, which...
One of Germany’s most bizarre criminal cases, which is still considered a classic in criminal law today, is known as “The Cat King.” It tells the story of how a person can be manipulated solely through psychological pressure to the point where they are...
Intrigues are as old as humanity itself. Bishop Emmeram learned this the hard way when a slanderous accusation cost him his life. His murder in the 7th century is considered one of the oldest political mysteries in Bavaria’s criminal history. Bishop Emmeram came from...
