Albert Fish (1870-1936) was one of the most fiendish serial killers of all times. He was a self-confessed cannibal, masochist and a sadist. After a long "reign" as a serial killer, Fish was finally caught, tried, convicted and executed in the electric chair on January 16, 1936.
Family Characteristics of the Killer: Albert Fish was born in a seemingly respectable family in Washington D.C. In 1870. Investigations in his family background later revealed that a number of his relatives had suffered from mental problems. According to Dr. Fredric Wertham, one of Fish's half brothers as well as a paternal uncle died in a state hospital, another younger brother was "feeble-minded" and his mother was said to hear and see things. A paternal aunt of the killer was considered to be "completely crazy" and one of his sisters is said to have suffered from some sort of "mental affliction." (Quoted by Bardsley, Chapter on "The Alienists.") 5 inches tall and weighed 130 pounds when finally captured. He was a stooped, frail-looking old man with a drooping grey moustache and grey hair at the time. Some witnesses have described him as walking with a shuffle, mumbling to himself and making queer motions with his hands. (Anna McDonnell quoted by Bardsley, "The Gray Man.") Perhaps the most remarkable thing about the killer was his completely "harmless" appearance, which probably fooled most of his victims.
Educational Background: Albert Fish's real name was Hamilton Fish. His father died when he was five years old and was placed in an orphanage. He received minor education and by some accounts "graduated" from a public school at the age of 15. (Fisher, Kristi and Mark)
Number of Killings: Fish is thought to have killed at least 15 children, although he claimed to have killed dozens more, but most of the killings could not be confirmed.
Time Frame of Killings: Fish claimed to have started his killing spree in 1910 when he confessed to have mutilated and killed a mentally retarded boy in New York. He also confessed to have murdered a 5-year-old boy on Long Island in 1934 -- the year of his capture. Hence, Fish is believed to have killed his victims in the period between 1910 and1934, although the exact dates of his killings are not certain. (Taylor)
Kinds of Victims Chosen: He used to prey on children, mainly…
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