Little did they know, Elena, my darling, we are alone on this shore. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Was this act of murder justified by Tanzler as a mercy killing?. Mesa left Elena shortly after she suffered a miscarriage of the couple's child, and moved to Miami. Despite his best efforts, Hoyos succumbed to her illness in October 1931, leaving her family and newly-obsessed caretaker heartbroken. Detective Cases, Jun. In 1972, two doctors who were present at Maria's 1940 autopsy recalled how Carl had inserted a paper tube into the corpse's vaginal canal to facilitate intercourse. So what does he do? Unfortunately for them both, Tanzlers prognosis for young Hoyos was not great, having diagnosed her with tuberculosis, which was still considered to be a fatal disease in the early 1900s. He was born as Karl Tnzler or Georg Karl Tnzler on February 8, 1877 in Dresden, Germany. She died on October 25, 1931 at the age of 22. . He once shouted at her parents, Will you take the responsibility to let your daughter die through your stupidity? (p. 32) and on finding their new residence recalled, if anyone had tried to stop me [from entering], I think, I would have used violence (p.28). On February 18, 1926, Elena married Luis Mesa (19081974), the son of Caridad and Isaac Mesa. You cant turn the channel. The invention charged her oxygen electrons with electrodes, which he decided would save her. I also want to give great credit to Ben Harrison as one of the most prominent writers and researchers on this story, he was one of the first to bring it to the modern age with his book Undying Love. Hed left them to search for his soulmate, which he found in Elena Hoyos. It is also worth noting that Elenas body was not autopsied (Michelfelder 1982) and Tanzler (1947) specifically recounts [after Elenas funeral was over], some Cuban who I had never seen before, indulged in a piece of fiery oratory wherein he demanded punishment for the person responsible for her early death. It has been recounted that Tanzler was found in the arms of Elena's effigy upon discovery of his corpse, but his obituary reported that he died on the floor behind one of his organs. When John Dorschner wrote the sordid details of the case, he was met with remarkable contention. He even bought her a mahogany bed, which would become her deathbed. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Local townspeople in Key West noticed Tanzler was buying womens clothing and perfumes, but they thought he was in a serious relationship. Elena Hoyos died of tuberculosis at the age of twenty-two. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram She was not someone important, and she never did anything of note other than die young of tuberculosis. Morrall, Dr. P. Murder and Society: why commit Murder? Criminal Justice Matters, 66:1, 2006, pp. Once he arrived, he replaced her rotting flesh with oiled silk, bees wax, and balsam. He carried on his love affair with her corpse. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Carl Von Cosels only solution was to steal her remains. Loathing. Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loathing. Maria Elena had a bit of a tragic life. Phantom Press. Elena was eventually diagnosed with tuberculosis, a typically fatal disease at the time, that eventually claimed the lives of almost all of her immediate family. Undying Love: The True Story of a Passion That Defied Death. Bizzarrepedia Thrive MarketTry Thrive Market and become a member risk-free! Word caught on that Carl Von Cosel was acting erratically, so Elenas sister decided to investigate. 28, 67 69, Sagers, A. When a Cuban-American woman named Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos walked into the hospital, the doctor saw before him an actual dream come true. Although he was already married with 2 daughters, Carl was immediately struck by Marias appearance. Dr. Peter Morrall (2006) broadly summarises that motives for murder can be condensed into four sets of Ls: Lust; Love; Loathing; and Loot. Weller, T. The Lost Diaries of Elena Hoyos Vols. Check out Rachel's pod/comedy! Please reorganize this content to explain the subject's impact on popular culture, "The Trial Bay Organ: A Product of Wit and Ingenuity,", St. Petersburg Times, December 31, 1998; page 8: "Ayesha T. Bucey (Ann), 76, of Zephyrhills, died Sunday (December 27, 1998) at East Pasco Medical Center. Sloan, D,L. The Count [Tanzler] is in love, hes a much older man in love with a young girl who wants nothing to do with him. American Hauntings writes that it's unlikely she ever requited his affections. Michelfelder (1982) stated that DePoo never explained why he kept his autopsy [findings] secret, (p.61) but Harrison (1996) later speculated that he did not reveal this at the time in order not to cause uproar in an already scandalous plot and to keep things dignified for Elenas surviving family members. He decided to open her casket. Not until recently. After reading about the perverse love of Carl Tanzler, brush up on macabre marriages with the Chinese ritual of ghost brides. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. She looked upon von Cosel as a grandfather. Elena Hoyos. He was not short on money either, as he had been receiving a pension from the military for his involvement in World War 1. However, no other evidence had ever come to the fore, apart from these threats, suggesting that Tanzler may have committed murder. Separated from his obsession, Tanzler used a death mask to create a life-sized effigy of Elena, and lived with it until his death at age 75 on July 3, 1952. Some of his hospital records were signed Count Carl Tanzler von Cosel. He slept with the body in his bed, but he kept a curtain between them because he was an extreme gentleman. According to Atlas Obscura, de Hoyos was then a 21-year-old Cuban native suffering from tuberculosis and came to the hospital for treatment. 22nd April 1930 would turn out to be a very fateful day. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. In 1947, Tanzler published his memoir The Secret of Elenas Tomb in the pulp magazine Fantastic Adventures which was then used as the basis for the books Undying Love by Ben Harrison (1996), The Lost Diary of Count von Cosel by David Sloan (2012) and Von Cosel by Tom Swicegood (2003), all of which represent the majority of established literature on this subject. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Carl had the nerve to ask them to return it back to him, but his request was rejected. Now that she was dead, she could not protest. She was graduate of Zephyrhills High School and a member of the Zephyrhills Alumni and Friends. Von Cosel. Year should not be greater than current year. Lust: a lover kills a rival for his/her object of desire; the thrill-killer who murders people because he gains a sexual payoff. Carl claimed Maria began talking to him from the other side, telling him she was afraid of decaying and rotting. [1][8] Tanzler showered Elena with gifts of jewelry and clothing, and allegedly professed his love to her, but no evidence has surfaced to show that any of his affection was reciprocated by Elena. Once she was diagnosed with tuberculosis, he took it upon himself to do whatever he could to cure her and offered services free of charge. After this, Maria was finally laid to rest at Key West Cemetery in an unmarked grave, to deter Carl from disturbing her eternal rest. And when she fell ill and her mother brought her into Marine Hospital in April of 1930, the disease would prove to be fatal. In fact, he had escaped from an Australian internment camp during WWI by building a makeshift sailboat after secretly studying engineering books. In spite of his best efforts, Cosel could not save Elena and she succumbed to the illness on October 25, 1931 and entombed in a family crypt. Teachers brought their students for field trips; journalists arrived to report on the most unbelievable story in the world. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. She was diagnosed with fast-acting tuberculosis. Before leaving, he dynamite bombed the mausoleum he had created for Maria, to spite authorities. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. She was said to be extremely beautiful, shy and an accomplished singer, to the point where tourists would ask for pictures with her in the street. Tanzler moved from Key West to Zephyrhills near where his wife and sister lived, but not before according to Perez (1952, n.d.), using a time-bomb to blow up the tomb the night he left. Carl simply did not care, and continued indulging himself in unrequited love. He loved her, but no evidence has surfaced to confirm that Hoyos reciprocated his love. Mencken Quotes On Politics, Religion, And The American Public, What Stephen Hawking Thinks Threatens Humankind The Most, 27 Raw Images Of When Punk Ruled New York, Join The All That's Interesting Weekly Dispatch. Separated from his dead love, Tanzler used a death mask to create a life-sized effigy of Maria de Hoyos and lived with it until his death. In 2009, Mike Glendinning released two songs inspired by Tanzler's story, "Elena" and "Dust Off My Bride," on his "Psychotic America: Lullabies & Necrophilia" album. At the bottom of the tube there was cotton and in an examination of the cotton, I found there was sperm (HBO Autopsy 1999). In 1940, when her sister Nana confronted him about taking her body, Tanzler as equally as vehement, making statements such as, [Elena] is an angel, but not you (p. 68), You never looked after her for the past nine years, she has been under my care all these years. Maria Elena Milagro De Hoyos Birth 31 Jul 1909. Learn how your comment data is processed. Carl Von Cosel had consummated their marriage. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Elena Hoyos I found on Findagrave.com. 0 cemeteries found in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA. Years later he was found living in a house near the sea and through an investigation by Elena's sister, it was found that he had been living with her corpse, preserving it with oiled silk and wax to slow the decomposition. He was devastated. I own that tomb and everything that is inside, not you! (p.70). When a Cuban-American woman named Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos walked into the hospital, the doctor saw before him an actual dream come true. Like most patients, Hoyos was scared of the illness and the treatment. The Living Doll of Key West: Elena Hoyos & Count Von Cosel. To her parents, this was a kind gesture, but this was only where the obsession began. Just 21 years old, and 32 years younger than Tanzler, Maria Elena Helen Milagro de Hoyos was brought to the hospital for an examination. This engraving with Elenas name can now be found at the Fort Martello Museum in Key West. and they were expecting their first child (Harrison 1996, Meek 2017, Weller 2019). Photo Credit: DeWolfe and Wood Collection in the Otto Hirzel Scrapbook CC BY 2.0 . Whether this is true or not, well never know the answer, but its not something we want to ponder too closely. She died because I gave this to her mercifully. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Despite her illness, she was still an attractive young woman, and her beauty didnt go unnoticed by Tanzler. "[1] After a preliminary hearing on October 9, 1940 at the Monroe County Courthouse in Key West, Tanzler was held to answer on the charge, but the case was eventually dropped, and he was released, as the statute of limitations for the crime had expired. She was only nice to him because my mother told her she should be kind to those who were kind to her. Hoyos body was finally buried in a new cemetery at Key West Cemetery. In the early 1900s, approximately 110,000 Americans would die each year from tuberculosis. In any case, Hoyos was determined to have tuberculosis, which was deadly in those days. He would use this wig on Marias corpse, as the decomposition process had caused her hair to fall out. Back to Carl: despite being in his 50s and resembling Sigmund Freud, he did not inhibit himself from making strong advances towards young Maria. Wild ass Carl, Elena before her passing, Elena's body w/ death mask, Carl replaces Elenas eyes, Elena's body 2. 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