Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. [12][13] An article written by Michelfelder in 1982 tells of how renovation workers found a note allegedly written by Tanzler, confessing to have killed Elena by poisoning her:[13]. Tanzler didnt seem to get bored living with Hoyos corpse. Von Cosel (Carl Tanzler) in 1940 / Florida KeysPublic Libraries / Flickr / CC BY 2.0, The haunting history of La Pascualita History 101, John Dillingers body to be exhumed after 85 years History 101. Von Cosel robbed her body from the grave. His negative publicity was a small price to pay for such an excessively grotesque desecration. Shes not dying fast enough. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23114033/elena-hoyos. From Cuba he settled in Zephyrhills, Florida, where his sister had already emigrated, and was later joined by his wife and two daughters. However, the case was eventually dropped and Tanzler was released from prison because the statute of limitations for the committed crime had expired. Born the daughter of a cigar maker she came from a large Cuban-American family. The 22-year-old beauty resembled his childhood premonitions so closely that he immediately became convinced that their love was meant to be. Hed left them to search for his soulmate, which he found in Elena Hoyos. He was a radiologist or x-ray technician. Image credit: Florida KeysPublic Libraries, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Tanzler loved everything about Hoyos. Why, you are old enough to be my grandfather. Add to your scrapbook. Bizzarrepedia People would spot him dancing with a woman behind closed curtains inside his laboratory. If they only knew what was going on inside his home. A system error has occurred. In 1940, nine years after Elenas death, Tanzler was discovered by Nana to have taken Elenas body from the grave, reconstructed it with plastered wax and kept it at his residences, which included his wingless plane, a shack on the beach and a cottage in Flagler Avenue. HBO, 1999. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Tennessean Sun. Elena was once again reduced to an object of spectacle, only this time she was a tourist attraction. Carl Von Cosel had preserved her corpse for seven years. Tanzler was subsequently arrested on the charge of wantonly and maliciously destroying a grave and removing a body without authorisation so a hearing was held. Tanzler, with his self-professed medical knowledge, attempted to treat and cure Elena with a variety of medicines, as well as X-ray and electrical equipment, that were brought to the Hoyos' home. Nor was he with her just before. Finally, I want to acknowledge Elena herself. He created a life-like effigy and mask of her face, to replace the confiscated cadaver. [8] Tanzler filled the corpse's abdominal and chest cavity with rags to keep the original form, dressed Elena's remains in stockings, jewelry, and gloves, and kept the body in his bed. Accounts show she led the normal life of a teenager in the 1920s. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Interested in learning more about the most haunted places on the Island? He continued to leave gifts at her graveside eerie offerings to his lifeless lover, excessive treasures to the object of his affections. Episode: Maria Elena Milagro De Hoyos, the Unwilling Corpse Bride w/ special guest @rachaelnobrien 1. The mausoleum Carl had Elena laid to rest in. Instead, he found plenty of things to do, including fashioning a wig for her once her hair fell out of her decomposing scalp. However, he never gave up on his one true love. Tanzler also used perfume, disinfectants, and preserving agents to mask the odor of Hoyos decomposition. His obituary said that a metal cylinder on a shelf above a table in it wrapped in silken cloth and a robe was a waxen image.. This engraving with Elenas name can now be found at the Fort Martello Museum in Key West. Separated from his dead love, Tanzler used a death mask to create a life-sized effigy of Maria de Hoyos and lived with it until his death. Tanzler never met this mysterious woman. In April of 1933, Carl Tanzler removed Hoyos body from the mausoleum, no longer requiring him to make his nightly visits to the graveyard as she would now be housed in his own home. Hes got this plan to be with her after shes dead. Suffer no more, sweet Elena. Many years ago, Carl von Cosel travelled from India to Australia with the intention of proceeding to the South Seas Islands. Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos' family knew of Carl Tanzler's infatuation, per Atlas Obscura. Tanzler immediately recognized Hoyos as the woman from his dream. Try again later. Whether this is true or not, well never know the answer. Before she died, Carl wrote in his journal how he had hopes that, despite the extensive damage, the lesions would heal again. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. How could she possibly have a life-threatening disease? Whether he meant me I did not know and cared less (p. 37). However, some people go above and beyond this promise. Von Cosel was arrested for body snatching but was not indicted because the statute of limitations had passed. Still longing for his lost love, he created a "death mask" of her as the basis for a life-sized dummy, which he kept in his bed until . Carl was doing more than playing dress up with Elena. Later, Carl Von Cosel believed that he could animate Elenas corpse with ultraviolet ray treatment. He restored her corpse, then kept her cadaver for seven years. He developed an obsession with a young Cuban-American tuberculosis patient, Elena "Helen" Milagro de Hoyos (July 31, 1909 October 25, 1931), that carried on well after her death. Today's episode is dedicated to our Patron, Jacqueline! Whichs been recounted a million and one times. He claimed to have 9 academic degrees (most likely false), and was also purported to have aristocratic blood, going by the title of Count whenever he could get away with it. One night in 1933, he snuck her body out from the mausoleum in a toy wheelbarrow, and took her home with him. He did this, as needed, inside of an old airplane he had repurposed into a makeshift medical laboratory. It was told back then and is still revered now as a love story, even with the more sinister evidence of necrophilia that came out after Tanzlers death. I have paid for all her expenses, not you! That seems extremely dubious. (LogOut/ He even bought her a mahogany bed, which would become her deathbed. For his final diary entry, Carl had written: Human jealousy has robbed me of the body of my Elena, yet divine happiness is flowing through me for she has survived death. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. However, the judge decreed that Tanzler should no longer have possession of Elenas remains (in spite of Tanzlers insistence that she should be returned to him). Death . Additionally, he dressed her remains in stockings, jewelry, and gloves. He dedicated all his time to curing her, or at least attempting to do so. The obituary recounted: "a metal cylinder on a shelf above a table in it wrapped in silken cloth and a robe was a waxen image". Tanzler, an eccentric character, carried himself with a high sense of self-importance. She was his soulmate and he would do whatever it took to always be by her side. There is a problem with your email/password. He replaced her former beauty with ghoulish, frightening features. Shortly after Elenas death, Tanzler talked the family into giving him residence in her room, paying them a fee of $20 a month (about $345 in todays money). Maria Elena Milagro De Hoyos Birth 31 Jul 1909. She revealed her face to him in his dream, and Tanzler knew at that moment that this was the woman he was meant to marry. In their case report of an aconite overdose, Wood et al. [1], Tanzler attached the corpse's bones together with piano wire and fitted the face with glass eyes. As the skin of the corpse decomposed, Tanzler replaced it with silk cloth soaked in wax and plaster of paris. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. German-born American radiology technologist and erotomaniac. Morticians found him beside his life-size replica of Maria Elena Hoyos, a mannequin reproduction that featured a mask of Elenas face. I dont know, I didnt hear such criticism and snarky comments when Juan Peron did it. She told Von Cosel that he would marry a young woman who, Von Cosel decided, looked precisely like Elena Hoyos. He died of an apparent suicide in his home in July of 1952 lying next to the death mask of his beloved. Provoked by Von Cosels unapologetic behavior, the judge decided to bury Elena in an unmarked grave. Separated from his obsession, Tanzler used a death mask to create a life-sized effigy of Elena, and lived with it until his death at age 75 on July 3, 1952. He had her torso stuffed with rags in an attempt to preserve its original form, and he covered her scalp with bits of real hair. The medical degrees, licences and medals bestowed upon him were all proven to be forged, though he was considered well-read on medicine, radiology and x-ray technology (Michelfelder 1982). Like some medieval wizard, Carl conjured up odd concoctions, potions, tonics, elixirs, and herbs in order to treat her TB. Of course, she was shocked to find Hoyos body and she ran out of the laboratory to notify authorities. Tanzler grew up in Imperial Germany, but, at some point, wound up in Australia just prior to the outbreak of World War I. All right reserved. He also built and interred Elena in an elaborate mausoleum, which he visited every night for two years, constantly bought gifts and even installed a telephone. It was palatable and my loved one departed this miserable world on October 25, 1931. Tanzler immediately recognized her as the beautiful dark-haired woman that had been revealed to him in his earlier "visions. Maria would soon become the object of somebodys very morbid obsession. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Although some have described him as a mad scientist, others, a brilliant doctor, hes more likely a grotesque fetishist. John Dillinger was a gangster during the Great Depression. Following his sentence, Tanzler asked if Hoyos body could be returned to him, but he was denied access. Her father had driven home at breakneck speed instead of driving to the nearby hospital, where we doctors might have saved her life (p.34). He died in the arms of Hoyos real body. Not until recently. Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher, 2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer, Earwolf & Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey. The list is numerous and was all justified by Tanzler in the name of love. She had come to the Marine Hospital for treatment of tuberculosis. They vow to stay together, even after death. There was an error deleting this problem. Sloan, D,L. Carl died alone in 1952, at the age of 75. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Sources differ (Tanzler von Cosel 1947, Perez 1952, Michelfelder 1982, Swicegood 2003) on when exactly he did this but the more respected tellings of this story (Harrison 1996, Sloan 2012) state this occurred in 1933. p. 1 + 19. The invention charged her oxygen electrons with electrodes, which he decided would save her. She was Methodist. Accounts show she led the normal life of a teenager in the 1920s. When the King grew tired of the feisty and headstrong Countess, he had her exiled, and she stayed that way for 49 years until her death. He died under the name "Carl Tanzler". He provided free radiation treatments to Elena Hoyos, and a promise of marriage. In fact, he had escaped from an Australian internment camp during WWI by building a makeshift sailboat after secretly studying engineering books. GREAT NEWS! Meek (2017) quotes an interview Elenas sister Nana gave to the Miami Herald: [Elena] never loved [Tanzler]. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. There are no photographs or other sources to prove this. Maria Elena had a bit of a tragic life. At home with her corpse, Carl set to work repairing the damage done by decomposition. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. based on information from your browser. Her family initially assumed that this illness was sadness due to the loss of her child, but the cough was not moving. Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA. The case was now the center of a media circus, and 6,800 spectators came to gawk at the macabre spectacle, paying $1 each for the privilege. iUniverse. To use this feature, use a newer browser. These cookies do not store any personal information. In 1926, Tanzler emigrated to the U.S. from Germany, where he settled in Zephyrhills, Florida. Instead of a cure, she found a radiologist named Karl Tanzler who instantly became obsessed with her. After this, Maria was finally laid to rest at Key West Cemetery in an unmarked grave, to deter Carl from disturbing her eternal rest. Try again later. Hoyos body was placed on display at a local funeral home, where nearly 7,000 people came to see the corrupted corpse for themselves. He also claimed nine university degrees and self-titled himself Count von Cosel, taking the name of an alleged ancestor. In 1930, while living in Key West, Florida, her mother took her to a hospital after she had taken ill. She was diagnosed with tuberculosis (which was then incurable) and checked into a facility where she stayed with other patients suffering the same disease. He adopted his official nickname, Count Carl von Cosel. TSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Perez, B. In 2009, Mike Glendinning released two songs inspired by Tanzler's story, "Elena" and "Dust Off My Bride," on his "Psychotic America: Lullabies & Necrophilia" album. Maria was 21 years old, and the daughter of a Cuban cigar maker, whose life was already marred by tragedy. Like most patients, Hoyos was scared of the illness and the treatment. KQED reports that it's unknown how Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos felt about Carl Tanzler. Elena was eventually diagnosed with tuberculosis, a typically fatal disease at the time, that eventually claimed the lives of almost all of her immediate family. It seemed to be someone admitting to killing someone. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Maria Elena "Helen" Milagro de Hoyos married Luis Roberto "Louis" Mesa. Standing above him as he died was a wax figure of Maria. Learn more about managing a memorial . Aconite is a plant native to Northern Asia and Europe. The public mood was generally sympathetic to Tanzler, whom many viewed as an eccentric "romantic". It can be awakened. Von Cosel was arrested for body snatching but was not indicted because the statute of limitations had passed. Teachers brought their students for field trips; journalists arrived to report on the most unbelievable story in the world. No matter how hard Tanzler tried, he couldnt save Hoyos. Once home, Tanzler stitched Hoyos decomposing body back together, attaching the corpses bones with wire and coat hangers. His body was not discovered until three weeks after his death. Authorities took Elena from him. Carl could not get over Marias death, so he decided to pursue her from beyond the grave. This love made him determined to keep his patient alive, which he attempted to do quite literally by removing her corpse from the mausoleum it was housed in and holding it together with coat hangers, wax, and silk. After Hoyos sister showed up at Tanzlers home in 1940, the jig was up. Maria Elena lies in some unmarked Floridian grave, in an 18 inch casket. In 1944, Tanzler moved to Pasco County, Florida, close to Zephyrhills, where he wrote an autobiography that appeared in the pulp publication, Fantastic Adventures, in 1947. ", Learn how and when to remove this template message, Martello Gallery-Key West Art and Historical Museum, And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead, "Autopsy 6: Secrets of the Dead - The Strange Obsession of Dr. Carl Von Cosel", "The Living Doll of Key West: Elena Hoyos & Count Von Cosel", "Ep. Today, it seems even the dead body is no longer respected. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Elena Hoyos (23114033)? There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 22nd April 1930 would turn out to be a very fateful day. Mara Elena "Helen" Hoyos A principios del siglo XX nace una hija de inmigrantes cubanos llamada Mara Elena Milagro-Hoyos. He would personally transport her body by airplane, where Carl Von Cosel believed he could restore her life. He who has given you to me, will not reject our souls, united as they are in His undying love.. Nosy neighbours who peered through Carls window saw him dancing with the figure of a woman, and some thought it was a large doll. American Hauntings writes that it's unlikely she ever requited his affections. Key West put her corpse on display. Her mother was worried about her declining health, but neither of them probably thought Tanzler would take an interest in her. Tanzler (1947), in his memoirs, recalled being furious at not being informed sooner: In my desperation, I called out [to Elenas brother-in-law]: If only you had come to me half an hour earlier, perhaps it wouldnt have been too late. Men True Adventure, n.d, pp. The Second Autopsy of Elena Hoyos Carl's madness was discovered. But thats easier said than done, right? The Countess had an interesting story herself; being the mistress of 18th century King Augustus II of Poland. On February 18, 1926, Elena married Luis Mesa (19081974), the son of Caridad and Isaac Mesa. A psychiatric evaluation of Tanzler stated that he was in a borderline state but otherwise sane and mentally competent (Meek 2017). Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. Unfortunately for her, Tanzler immediately became besotted by her beauty. Human jealousy has robbed me of the body of my Elena, yet divine happiness is flowing through me, for she has survived death. He slept with the body in his bed, but he kept a curtain between them because he was an extreme gentleman. He believed he had finally found her in Elena. Lets hope that theyre mistaken and that Elena Hoyos has finally found peace in her second grave. Even his penetrating stare and vandyke beard cant distract you from his obsession with the hospitalized woman in his care. The County Jail charged him of malicious and wanton disfigurement of a burial vault, yet the jurors found no law that he had broken. Her location was to remain unknown to the creepy, controlling count. Tuberculosis was one of the most prominent causes of death at the time and cigar factories like where Elenas father worked was where the disease was spreading. Eventually, the corpse was reburried to an unmarked grave in Key West Cemetery, and Maria de Hoyos was finally able to rest in peace. [1], On April 22, 1930, while working at the Marine Hospital in Key West, Tanzler met Maria Elena "Helen" Milagro de Hoyos (19091931), a local Cuban-American woman who had been brought to the hospital by her mother for an examination. I foremost would like to acknowledge writer and historian David L. Sloan. Additionally, there is his threat towards Elenas father if there is not a wedding before Christmas, there will be a funeral (Michelfelder 1982, p.56) and his declaration to Perez that he would kill Elena if necessary (n.d., p 68). 1 and 2. At least she got to keep her hair. Eventually, in 1920, he married Doris Schafer and they had two children, Ayesha and Clarista. Hoyos, a local Cuban-American daughter of a cigar maker, had her own unique history. As long as she lived I never abandoned hope.. In 1940, Floridas infamous necrophile went on trial for desecrating the body of Elena Hoyos. He hoped she would return the same feelings. As if this case wasnt already bizarre enough, it takes an added sci-fi turn. He reportedly said he felt her spirit come to him when he sat by her tomb and serenaded her with her favorite Spanish song. Hoyos was suffering from tuberculosis, and despite Tanzler's efforts, she passed at 22 years old. An autopsy of the body revealed the intricacies of Tanzlers work, which included a paper tube inserted between her legs, forming a makeshift vagina, although Tanzler never admitted to committing any necrophiliac acts. This article seeks to bring light to these, with the hope that people will learn what really happened as per these key findings. Mesa left Elena shortly after she suffered a miscarriage of the couple's child, and moved to Miami. It turns out that Carl Von Cosel was married with children the entire time. He was cradling Hoyos doll. 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A devastated Tanzler made a death mask of her and told her family that he would pay for her funeral and . On October 25, 1931, Elena died of tuberculosis at the age of twenty-two. Carl Von Cosels only solution was to steal her remains. Folk figure. Everyones heard the phrase until death parts us. Couples make this vow and they promise to love each other for the rest of their lives. Maria Elena 'Helen' Milagro de Hoyos, a 20-year-old local Cuban American woman, was the same dark-haired woman Tanzler had visions of and who was to be his true love. Carl Tanzler administered these treatments in Hoyos family home, showering her with gifts and declaring his love all the while. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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