Due to the graphic nature of this killer's crimes, listener discretion is advised.

This episode includes discussions of murder, incest, sexual assault, bestiality, parapheralia,

rape and assault that some people may find offensive.

We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

On the night of May 25, 1913, 30-year-old Peter Curtin wandered about the town of Mulheim

, Germany, searching for the perfect house.

Since his release from prison a few months earlier, Peter had spent most of his nights breaking

into homes, stealing food and valuables to survive.

But on this particular night, Peter took his crime spree to a ghastly new level.

After rummaging through all of the cupboards and drawers, Peter found nothing valuable

worth taking.

But when he peered into a bedroom just off the staircase, he saw something he wanted

very much.

Moonlight drifted through a window, and illuminated the figure of a young girl sleeping

soundly in her bed.

Peter crept across the room and stood over her, staring and panting.

The girl who looked about 10 years old was tucked so tightly in bed Peter could only

make out her pale face and slender neck.

But it was more than enough to arouse his craving.

A familiar urge washed over him, a call to action that he couldn't ignore any longer.

Peter took a deep breath, rubbed his hands together, and smiled.

Then he jumped onto the bed.

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