Could love survive death... or become something far darker?
Just a few days ago marked the anniversary of the death of Karl Tanzler (also known as Count Karl von Cosel), one of the most disturbing and unforgettable figures in twentieth-century true crime and medical history. His story continues to blur the boundaries between obsession, grief and madness, raising questions that remain as unsettling today as they were nearly a century ago.
After falling in love with the young tuberculosis patient Elena Hoyos, Tanzler refused to let death end their relationship. When she died, his obsession took a horrifying turn that would leave the world stunned when the truth was finally uncovered. It is a story so extraordinary that, were it not supported by historical records, it would seem impossible to believe.
To mark the anniversary, revisit this fascinating episode with my special guest, Ben Harrison, author of Undying Love. Ben spent years researching the case, drawing on newspaper archives, Tanzler's own memoirs and interviews with people who remembered the events as they unfolded in 1930s Key West. Together, we explore one of history's most bizarre tales of obsession, the myths that have grown around it, and why the story of Elena Hoyos and Karl Tanzler continues to fascinate nearly a century later.
If you enjoy the stranger corners of history and true crime, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
Link to podcast episode: https://www.podpage.com/haunted-history-chronicles/karl-tanzler-and-his-corpse-bride-a-love-that-would-not-die-with-ben-harrison/
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