Behind the Bastards

Descendant of the Original Boogeyman: Albert Fish

Aug 7, 2018
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Family Relation

  • Maggie Mae Fish discovered her relation to Albert Fish through her uncle's genealogical research.
  • She is related through Albert Fish's brother, who moved to Michigan.
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Frances McDonald Abduction

  • Albert Fish abducted 8-year-old Frances McDonald in Staten Island in 1924.
  • Boy Scouts later found Frances's body, which showed signs of strangulation and assault.
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Billy Gaffney Abduction

  • In 1927, 4-year-old Billy Gaffney disappeared, with a witness claiming "the boogeyman took him."
  • Sensationalized news coverage followed, highlighting the search for Billy.
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