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“The Werewolf of Wysteria” - Albert Fish

Serial Killers

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The Origins of Fish's Religious Delusions

Fish's time in an orphanage could be the origin of his religious delusions and hallucinations. Fish frequently engaged in self-flagellation, typically while masturbating. When asked why he stuck needles into his body, Fish's answers ranged from simple to grandiose.

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