The most infamous cannibal, sadist, pedophilic child serial killer of alltime albert fish. The disturbing case of cannibalistic serial killer albert fish. In addition to interviews, period footage and photographs, the film also recreates many of fish s crimes in numerous reenactment scenes. Hamilton fish v born september 5, 1951, also known as ham, is a u.
His father, a 75yearold river boat captain, was 43 years older than his mother. A profile of albert fish the serial scribbler september 25, 2015 in the early summer of 1870 a fourth child, hamilton, was born into the home of randall and ellen fish of washington, dc. His father was 43 years older than his mother and 75 at the time albert was born. What he did in real life would never be part of a movie script.
According to fish he continued molesting children, often under the age of 6. Albert fish the gray man child eating cannibal serial. Albert fish was executed via electric chair after being caught for the murder of grace budd. After his capture he admitted to molesting more than 400 children and torturing and killing several of them, though it wasnt known if his statement was true. Hamilton howard albert fish may 19, 1870 january 16, 1936 was an american serial killer, child rapist and cannibal. Another one of fish s canniblistic outbursts resulted in fish taking the life of billy gaffney. I know people tend to disagree over whether one serial killer is responsible for all of the murders from 19962010, but its almost certain the gilgo beach 4 were killed by one person.
It was then when he married a woman who was 9 years younger than himself. Holmes director john borowskis docudramastyle account of the reprehensible transgressions of cannibalistic child. Albert fish fish didnt deny murder of grace budd other murders of children were traced back to him after his capture after pleading insanity at his trial, he was found sane and guilty and sentenced to death by electrocution at the sing sing correctional facility in new york. Albert, anna, gertrude, eugene, john, and henry fish. The piratebay download music, movies, games, software and much more. For the 2007 documentary film, see albert fish film. Feb 24, 2012 albert fish a brutal cannibal life story. The lives of hamilton fish is a musical experimental fantasy film based on actual events. He was also known as the gray man, the werewolf of wysteria and possibly the brooklyn vampire. Distorting biblical tales, albert fish takes the themes of pain, torture, atonement and suffering literally as he preys on victims to torture and sacrifice. He died on january 16, 1936 in ossining, new york, usa.
The surfboard documentary online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Pdf having reportedly victimized hundreds of children in the early 1900s, albert fishs abhorrent, paraphilic. The shocking confessions of the child killing cannibal borowski, john, borowski, john on. Hamilton fans are in for a treat, as pbs is set to air hamilton s america, a documentary that features the creator and original star of the broadway show, linmanuel miranda, along with footage. When fish was asked what is his plea, he said not guilty by reason of insanity. For other people named hamilton fish, see hamilton fish disambiguation. Thats what i did as this oddball documentary rambled on. Does anyone know of a good albert fish documentary. Apr 03, 2015 the grey man, werewolf of wysteria, the boogey man and the brooklyn vampire were all nicknames for albert fish, the cannibalistic child killer. Albert fish the brooklyn vampire serial killer documentary. Albert was the youngest and had three living siblings. Gray man, werewolf of wysteria, and possibly brooklyn vampire.
On november 12, gracies mother received a letter that would crack the case. Not rated 1h 26min documentary, biography, crime 27 march 2007 usa. A child rapist and cannibal, he boasted that he had children in every state, and at one time stated the number was about 100. Albert fish later stated that his family had an extensive history of mental illness.
Albert hamilton fish was an american serial killer. The gray man, was an american possibly prolific vampiristtype pedophilic and cannibalistic serial killer, serial rapist, lonely hearts killer, abductor, and onetime enucleator who targeted children in the 1920s. Cannibal and serial child killer albert fish chose the house for one of his most infamous crimes, the murder and consumption of 10yearold grace budd. Wilson, the original nominee for secretary of state, withdrew, and grant asked hamilton fish to serve in his place. The pirate bay is the galaxys most resilient bittorrent site. The real life boogey man aka albert fish documentary cvlt. Billy was a young boy whom fish whipped, cut apart, roasted, and ate. Fish is a documentary film that looks at the origin and impact of the fish surfboard design and then how it would influence the main stream surf culture 30 years watch fish. Francis mcdonnell was a third young child that fish killed. Jan 25, 2015 lbert hamilton fish may 19, 1870 january 16, 1936 was an american sadomasochistic serial killer and cannibal.
Mar 27, 2007 albert fish, the horrific true story of elderly cannibal, sadomasochist, and serial killer, who lured children to their deaths in depressionera new york city. Jan 18, 2015 the hamilton fish who murdered several people, including a child, grace budd, in irvington in 1928, died at age 65 in the electric chair at sing sing. Explicit and graphic content for more information, read deranged by harold schechter. Albert hamilton fish november 3, 1870 january 16, 1936 was an american sadomasochistic torture murderer, serial killer and cannibal. The gray man albert hamilton fish was born may 19, 1870 in washington, d. Hamilton howard albert fish was known for being one of the vilest pedophiles, serial child killers, and cannibals of all time. Fish s dad died when he was 5 his family had previous records of mental illness enjoyed inflicting pain on himself fish was originally a good father but his feelings quickly changed towards children to have a detective william king examined the hadwriting of many people to find out that albert fish was the murderer.
Hamilton howard fish aka albert fish, and the gray man, presented as a grandfatherly oldtimer with genteel leanings, yet his hidden true self was a saturated prism of unspeakable lusts and forbidden practices. Find theaters info, movie times, watch trailers, buy movie tickets. Albert fish was born on may 19, 1870 in washington, district of columbia, usa as hamilton howard fish. Stonefox productions is the worlds largest medical fetish website.
Biography of albert fish, notorious child serial killer. An overview of serial killer albert fish and his horrific crimes. The film relates the life story of american serial killer and cannibal albert fish. Albert fish vampire of brooklyn crime documentary creepy people. He was christened hamilton fish but went by albert, the name of a dead brother. The doctor who assessed him declared him insane, and stated that fish should be able to plead insanity in court, in order to avoid the death penalty. Pretty home was the site of serial killer albert fishs. When fish was 20 years old his mother arranged a marriage for him in 1898. Albert fish is known for being one of the most vile pedophiles and killers of all time. This is his 1934 photograph colorized, two years before his execution in 1936 at sing sing prison new york.
He spent most of his childhood in an orphanage and was called eggs and. Jul 20, 2006 albert fish was born as hamilton fish in washington, d. Albert fish, the horrific true story of elderly cannibal, sadomasochist, and serial killer, who lured children to their deaths in depressionera new york city. However, right before his trial he was assessed one last time. Hamilton albert fish was born in 1870 and grew into a man with pretty much every sexual deviance imaginable, and the whole rotten situation culminated in the 1920s with his murder of at least. After his capture he admitted to molesting over 400 children and tortured and killed several others. During his life time albert fish was never officially given a diagnosis for what was wrong with him.
Hamilton howard albert fish was born on may 19, 1870, to randall and ellen fish in washington d. Oct 21, 20 for the psych seminar c cannibalism presentation. Albert hamilton fish may 19, 1870 january 16, 1936 was an american sado masochistic. The film the lives of hamilton fish is about a politician. The most infamous cannibal, sadist, pedophilic child.
As a result of senate objections over grants initial cabinet choices in 1869, james f. The trial lasted for 10 days, but the jury only took one hour to decide that albert fish was guilty. The pirate bay the galaxys most resilient bittorrent site. The documentary you are about to watch will shed light on this real life monster. Albert fish is a 2007 biographical documentary film directed by john borowski. Albert fish murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers. For the canadian politician, see albert fish politician. Small, quiet, and unassuming, he had a face that blended in with the crowd and a private life that would have. He claimed that was was hearing voices from god and god was telling him to do all of these things. Albert hamilton fish was born may 19, 1870 in washington, d. Small, quiet, and unassuming, he had a face that blended in with the crowd and a private life that would have frightened even the most. Hamilton fish people department history office of the. Hamiltons america 2016 great performances pbs cc 1.
In sin he found salvation 2007 albert fish, an elderly cannibal and serial killer, lures children to their death in depressionera new york city. The most infamous cannibal, sadist, pedophilic child serial killer of alltime albert fish duration. He boasted that he had had children in every state, putting the figure at around 100, although it is not clear whether he was talking about molestation or cannibalization, less still. This episode of most morbid files documents the infamous albert hamilton fish may 19, 1870. Narrated by the amazing tony jay, this is a deep dive into trying to sort out what made albert fish who he was. Many members of his family had mental illness, and one suffered from religious mania.
May 31, 2016 no idea who he is, so had to look him up. How to watch pbss hamiltons america streaming online. Serial killer albert hamilton fish colorized 1934 youtube. He is currently the publisher and editor of the monthly independent political periodical the washington spectator. His father was 75 years old at his birth, 43 years older than his mother. Albert claimed much later that his mother unable to care for him, put him into an orphanage where he was ruthlessly whipped and beaten. One of the most notorious deviants in the history of crime is profiled in h. Albert fish was born hamilton fish on may 19, 1870, in washington, d. He was born hamilton howard fish in 1870 died in 1936 and being american he will be listed on the us census each ten years and in the us census is available to research up to 1940, so it covers his whole lifetime. Unfortunately, youll have to sit through far too much of the king of all edgelords, joe coleman, ruminate on topics he has absolutely no background in, and it severely muddles an otherwise interesting documentary. Hamilton howard albert fish may 19, 1870 january 16, 1936 was also known as the gray man, the werewolf of wysteria, the brooklyn vampire, the moon maniac and the boogey man. The trial of albert fish for the premeditated murder of grace budd began on monday.