Helene Auguste Geisen-Volk: The Infamous Baby Farmer
Background
Helene Auguste Geisen-Volk was an American serial killer, nurse, and businesswoman who operated an infant farm in New York City from 1918 to 1925. She was the widow of a Prussian army officer and a former Red Cross nurse.
Crimes
Geisen-Volk was convicted of murdering 53 babies in her care at her baby farm. Her crimes came to light in May 1925 after multiple complaints from relatives of the infants and an investigation by the police.
Victims
- Up to 44 babies died while at Geisen-Volk's two "baby farms".
- In one month, up to 12 babies were buried, most of whom died from malnutrition.
- One infant was found to have a fractured skull during the investigation and autopsy.
- A nurse who worked with Geisen-Volk stated that one infant of 18 months was held by the heels and dashed against a wall.
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