Carl Tanzler

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Carl Tanzler born?February 8, 1877
2. Where was Carl Tanzler born?Germany
3. What is Carl Tanzler known for?His prolonged necrophilic relationship with the corpse of Elena Hoyos
4. What is the career?Radiology technologist at the Marine-Hospital Service in Key West, Florida
5. Who was Carl Tanzler?Carl Tanzler was a man from Germany who moved to the United States and worked as a radiology technician in Key West, Florida.
6. What did Carl Tanzler do after Elena Hoyos died?After Elena Hoyos died, Carl Tanzler took her body from the grave and kept it in his home for many years, trying to care for her as if she were still alive.

Radiology Technologist: A healthcare professional specializing in the use of imaging technologies, such as X-rays, to diagnose and treat diseases.
Tuberculosis: A serious infectious disease that typically affects the lungs and is caused by bacteria, often leading to severe illness and death.
Exhumation: The act of digging up a body from its grave, typically for forensic examination or reburial.
Necrophilia: A paraphilia characterized by sexual attraction to or sexual activity with corpses.