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Case 181: The Vampire of Nuremberg

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Hoffmann's 'Black Magic'

Hoffman read extensively, and in 19 66 purchased a book titled the black magic by an occultist group in hamburg. The text fostered what would become a lifelong fascination of the dark arts. Hoffman believed that by carrying out his black magic rituals and consuming the blood of his victims, he would become handsome and strong. He also thought it would give him back his hearing and voice. By may 19 72, hoffman had desecrated the remains of 35 individuals. Obituary notices published in newspapers helped him choose his victims. His red moped was found at the address along with ruth lisse's engagement ring. A set of duplicate keys to the vest friedhoff mort

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