Francis McDonald's Kidnapping and Murder

Francis McDonald's kidnapping and murder was a huge story in the newspapers all around New York City. Fish often gave his victims treats, such as candy or raisins, to get them to go off with him. He had been planning on dismembering his body, but then he heard a noise. Even though Fish was in the throes of his compulsion to kill, he was still aware enough of his surroundings to not take the risk of being discovered.