Friedrich Schumann
the Mass Murderer of Falkenhagen Lake, Massenmörder vom Falkenhagener
Active for 2 years
(1918-1919) in Germany
6
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
6
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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Friedrich Schumann a German serial killer and rapist known as the Massenmörder vom Falkenhagener See (the Mass Murderer of Falkenhagen Lake). Schumann murdered at least six victims in Germany between 1918 and 1919. Schumann would target couples hiking in the Falkenhagener forest near the lake. He would rob and shoot his victims, raping the female victims. Schumann had numerous other charges including multiple charges of rape where the victim was not murdered. In 1921, Schumann was executed by beheading in the courtyard of the Plötzensee Prison by the Prussian executioner Carl Gröpler using an axe.
Friedrich Schumann Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Friedrich Schumann (aka) the Mass Murderer of Falkenhagen Lake, Massenmörder vom Falkenhagener, was active for 2 years between 1918-1919, known to have ( 6 confirmed / 6 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: Germany
Friedrich Schumann was born on February 1st 1893 in Spandau, locality of the borough Spandau of Berlin, Germany.
Friedrich Schumann a male citizen of Germany.
Prior to his spree he had commited crimes, served time in jail, and served time in prison.
In 1918 (Age 24/25) Friedrich Schumann started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to rob, rape, and murder his victims. Friedrich Schumann used a weapon and was in possession of a firearm during his crimes.
He was arrested on August 20th 1920 (Age 27), convicted on July 13th 1920 (Age 27), sentenced to death, decapitation with an axe at Plötzensee Prison, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany. He was convicted on charges of murder and other possible charges during his lifetime. Friedrich Schumann was executed on August 27th 1921 (Age 28).
Friedrich Schumann died on August 27th 1921 (Age 28), cause of death: executed by decapitation with an axe at Plötzensee Prison, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany.
Profile Completeness: 68%
serial killers by profile completenessFriedrich Schumann has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 4 years ago.
Friedrich Schumann a known:
( 651 killers ) SERIAL KILLER
The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s), in separate events. Serial Killer as defined by the FBI at the 2005 symposium.
( 308 killers ) RAPIST
Rape is usually defined as having sexual intercourse with a person who does not want to, or cannot consent.
Friedrich Schumann
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2019-05-13 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Friedrich Schumann |
| Nickname: | the Mass Murderer of Falkenhagen Lake, Massenmörder vom Falkenhagener |
| Victims: | 6 - 6 |
| Years Active: | 1918 - 1919 |
| Ages Active: | 24/25 - 25/26 |
| Active Countries: | Germany |
| Convicted Of: | murder |
| Life Span: | 1893 - 1921 |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Male |
| Citizenship: | Germany |
| Sexual Preference: | N/A |
| Astrological Sign: | ♒ Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 |
| Birth Month: | February |
| Marital Status: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Living With: | N/A |
| Occupation: | criminal, murderer, serial killer |
| Childhood Information | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | Feb 1, 1893 |
| Given Name: | Friedrich |
| Birth Location: | Spandau, locality of the borough Spandau of Berlin, Germany |
| Birth Order: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Raised By: | N/A |
| Birth Category: | N/A |
| Mother: | N/A |
| Father: | N/A |
| Cognitive Ability | |
|---|---|
| IQ: | N/A |
| Highest School: | N/A |
| Highest Degree: | |
| Incarceration | |
|---|---|
| Arrested: | Aug 20, 1920 (Age 27) |
| Convicted: | Jul 13, 1920 (Age 27) |
| Sentence: | death, decapitation with an axe |
| Prison Location: | Plötzensee Prison, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany |
| Executed: | Aug 27, 1921 (Age 28) |
| Previous Crimes: | TRUE |
| Previous Jail: | TRUE |
| Previous Prison: | TRUE |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | Aug 27, 1921 (Age 28) |
| Cause of Death: | executed by decapitation with an axe |
| Death Location: | Plötzensee Prison, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany |
| Killed In Prison: | FALSE |
| Suicide: | FALSE |
6 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Friedrich Schumann
The 6 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Friedrich Schumann. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| Feb 01 1893 | Friedrich Schumann was born in Spandau, locality of the borough Spandau of Berlin, Germany. #18930201 |
| 1918 (Age 24/25) | Friedrich Schumann started his serial killing spree. #1918 |
| 1919 (Age 25/26) | Friedrich Schumann ended his serial killing spree. #1919 |
| Jul 13 1920 (Age 27) | Friedrich Schumann was convictedand sentenced to death, decapitation with an axe at Plötzensee Prison, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany. #19200713 |
| Aug 20 1920 (Age 27) | Friedrich Schumann arrested. #19200820 |
| Aug 27 1921 (Age 28) | Friedrich Schumannwas executed.cause of death:executed by decapitation with an axeat Plötzensee Prison, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany. #19210827 |
Back to top Serial Killers Active During
The following serial killers were active during the same time span as Friedrich Schumann (1918-1919).
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| 21 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
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| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| previous crimes | TRUE | 367 | ||
| previous jail | TRUE | 352 | ||
| previous prision | TRUE | 336 | ||
| used weapon | TRUE | 453 | ||
| used gun | TRUE | 451 | ||
| rape | TRUE | 453 | ||
| robbed | TRUE | 418 | ||
| suicide | FALSE | 225 | ||
| killed in prison | FALSE | 218 | ||
| torture | FALSE | 426 | ||
| stalk | FALSE | 418 | ||
| blindfold | FALSE | 363 | ||
| bound | FALSE | 406 | ||
| strangle | FALSE | 443 | ||
| sex with body | FALSE | 430 | ||
| mutilated | FALSE | 447 | ||
| ate part of body | FALSE | 451 | ||
| drank blood | FALSE | 442 | ||
| posed body | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem body part | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem personal item | FALSE | 354 | ||
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6 Books that mention Serial Killer
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| 1733630619 | Serial Killer Rapists | Kevin Smith | 266 Total Including Ramadan Abdel Rehim Mansour | 266 |
| 0199830681 | Schumann | Eric Frederick Jense... | Friedrich Schumann | 1 |
| 0199831955 | Schumann | Eric Frederick Jense... | Friedrich Schumann | 1 |
| 1574671855 | Schumann | John C. Tibbetts | Friedrich Schumann | 1 |
| 0739036602 | Singer's Library of Song | Patrick M. Liebergen | Friedrich Schumann | 1 |
| 0817357769 | Hope's Promise | S. Scott Rohrer | Friedrich Schumann | 1 |
Friedrich Schumann (1 February 1893 – 27 August 1921) was a German serial killer. He is also known as "Massenmörder vom Falkenhagener See" ("Terror of Falkenhagen Lake"). Schumann murdered six people and raped several women.
External References
- Friedrich Schumann on en.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Oct 2, 2018.
- Juan Ignacio Blanco, Friedrich SCHUMANN on murderpedia.org, Retrieved on Oct 2, 2018.
- Friedrich Schumann (Serienmörder) on de.wikipedia.org, Retrieved on Oct 2, 2018.
- Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, Page 7 on chroniclingamerica.loc.gov, Retrieved on Oct 2, 2018.
- Democratic messenger. (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, Page 10 on chroniclingamerica.loc.gov, Retrieved on Oct 2, 2018.
- The Bismarck tribune. (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, Page 3 on chroniclingamerica.loc.gov, Retrieved on Oct 2, 2018.
- Q1462093 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Oct 15, 2018.
Internal References
Friedrich Schumann is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
- #12 of 20[ Page 1 ] of Serial Killers active in Germany
- #17 of 42[ Page 2 ] of Aquarius Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #18 of 38[ Page 2 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in February
- #162 of 307[ Page 11 ] of Serial Killer Rapist sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #307 of 651[ Page 21 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #333 of 651[ Page 23 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
- #484 of 651[ Page 33 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
- #529 of 651[ Page 36 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
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