Lydia Hauptreif

Death by Force

Lydia Hauptreif, a 12-year-old girl, tragically passed away on April 7, 1923, under mysterious circumstances. Her death was the first in a series of fatalities within the Hauptreif family, which later raised suspicions and led to a criminal investigation. Lydia, along with her siblings, suffered from severe pain, vomiting, and diarrhea before succumbing to an unknown illness.

Following Lydia’s death, her 14-year-old brother Walter Hauptreif died just four days later, on April 11, 1923. ...Read More

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