In the early 20th century, carl tanzler became obsessed with a young cuban woman by the name of maria elena milagro “helen” de hoyos. After she died of tuberculosis, tanzler stole and preserved her body, eventually living with the corpse as if it were his bride. This disturbing and macabre tale of necrophilia highlights the dark depths of human obsession and the blurred lines between love and madness.
The Twisted Obsession Of Carl Tanzler: A Tale Of Undying Love
In the early 20th century, Carl Tanzler became obsessed with a young Cuban woman by the name of Maria Elena Milagro "Helen" de Hoyos. After she died of tuberculosis, Tanzler stole and preserved her body, eventually living with the corpse as if it were his bride. This disturbing and macabre tale of necrophilia highlights the dark depths of human obsession and the blurred lines between love and madness.