“The criminal Haarman only killed men, Landru and Grossman only women, but Peter Kurten killed men, women, children, and animals; killed anything he found” (Philbin). Peter Kurten's murderous acts thrilled more than those who lived in Germany but sent fear throughout the entire world. Kurten’s troubled childhood and early experiences shaped his life, leading him down a dark path to kill anything in his way. His crimes involved more than just murder but also sexual abuse, arson, and even cannibalism. Peter Kurten, also known as the “Vampire of Dusseldorf”, will forever remain one of the most horrifying serial killers in history. The case of Peter Kurten, “Vampire of Dusseldorf”, will forever be a major part of criminal history. Kurtens heinous
