Erwin Hagedorn
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Hans Erwin Hagedorn (30 January 1952 – 15 September 1972) was an East German serial killer who murdered three young boys from 1969 until 1971.
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Born | Hans Erwin Hagedorn (1952-01-30)30 January 1952 |
Died | 15 September 1972(1972-09-15) (aged 20) |
Cause of death | Execution by shooting |
Criminal status | Executed |
Motive | Sexual sadism |
Conviction(s) | Murder with aggravating circumstances (3 counts) Sexual abuse of children Attempted sexual abuse of children |
Criminal penalty | Death |
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Victims | 3 |
Span of crimes | 1969–1971 |
Country | East Germany |
State(s) | Eberswalde |
Target(s) | Young boys |
Weapon | Knife |
Date apprehended | 12 November 1971 |
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