Leonarda Cianciulli
The Soap-maker of Correggio
Active for 2 years
(1939-1940) in Italy
3
CONFIRMED
VICTIMS
3
POSSIBLE
VICTIMS
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- 4 Books Written About Leonarda Cianciulli
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Leonarda Cianciulli Killed three women and turned them into soap and biscuits; known as "The Soap-maker of Correggio". She baked teacakes and made homemade soap that included a secret ingredient –human flesh. Her son Giuseppe was drafted into the Italian Army, Cianciulli believed that the only way to protect him in battle was by human sacrifice . From 1939-1940 Cianciulli murdered 3 women in Correggio, Italy. Offering them a glass of drugged wine before killing them with an axe. She then cut up the corpses to make teacakes, which were often served to her family and friends.
Leonarda Cianciulli Serial Killer Profile
Serial Killer Leonarda Cianciulli (aka) The Soap-maker of Correggio, was active for 2 years between 1939-1940, known to have ( 3 confirmed / 3 possible ) victims. This serial killer was active in the following countries: Italy
Leonarda Cianciulli was born on April 14th 1894 in Montella, Italian comune.
Cianciulli a female citizen of Italy.
In 1939 (Age 44/45) Leonarda Cianciulli started her killing spree, during her crimes as a serial killer she was known to commit acts of cannibalism, mutilate, and murder her victims. She was known to kill victims at her own home.
Leonarda Cianciulli died on October 15th 1970 (Age 76), cause of death: natural causes, cerebral hemorrhage at Pozzuoli, Italian comune.
Profile Completeness: 59%
serial killers by profile completenessLeonarda Cianciulli has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 5 years ago.
Leonarda Cianciulli a known:
( 75 killers ) FEMALE
Female Serial Killer - Female: of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a girl or woman; feminine
( 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.
( 43 killers ) CANNIBAL
Cannibalism is the act or practice of humans eating the flesh or internal organs of other human beings. Serial Killer Cannibals have been known to have ate a piece of their victim(s) body.
Leonarda Cianciulli
Serial Killer Profile:
Updated: 2018-10-09 Collected by Killer.Cloud
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Leonarda Cianciulli |
| Nickname: | The Soap-maker of Correggio |
| Victims: | 3 - 3 |
| Years Active: | 1939 - 1940 |
| Ages Active: | 44/45 - 45/46 |
| Active Countries: | Italy |
| Convicted Of: | murder |
| Life Span: | 1894 - 1970 |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Gender: | Female |
| Citizenship: | Italy |
| Sexual Preference: | N/A |
| Astrological Sign: | ♈ Aries Mar 20 - Apr 20 |
| Birth Month: | April |
| Marital Status: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Living With: | N/A |
| Occupation: | serial killer |
| Childhood Information | |
|---|---|
| D.O.B.: | Apr 14, 1894 |
| Family Name: | Cianciulli |
| Given Name: | Leonarda |
| Birth Location: | Montella, Italian comune |
| 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: | N/A |
| Convicted: | N/A |
| Sentence: | N/A |
| Prison Location: | N/A |
| Executed: | N/A |
| Previous Crimes: | N/A |
| Previous Jail: | N/A |
| Previous Prison: | N/A |
| Death Information | |
|---|---|
| Death Date: | Oct 15, 1970 (Age 76) |
| Manner of Death: | natural causes |
| Cause of Death: | cerebral hemorrhage |
| Death Location: | Pozzuoli, Italian comune |
| Killed In Prison: | N/A |
| Suicide: | N/A |
10 Timeline Events of Serial Killer
Leonarda Cianciulli
The 10 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Leonarda Cianciulli. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| Apr 14 1894 | Leonarda Cianciulli was born in Montella, Italian comune. #18940414 |
| Apr 14 1914 (Age 20) | 20th Birthday |
| Apr 14 1924 (Age 30) | 30th Birthday |
| Apr 14 1934 (Age 40) | 40th Birthday |
| 1939 (Age 44/45) | Leonarda Cianciulli started her serial killing spree. #1939 |
| 1940 (Age 45/46) | Leonarda Cianciulli ended her serial killing spree. #1940 |
| Apr 14 1944 (Age 50) | 50th Birthday |
| Apr 14 1954 (Age 60) | 60th Birthday |
| Apr 14 1964 (Age 70) | 70th Birthday |
| Oct 15 1970 (Age 76) | Leonarda Cianciullidied.cause of death:natural causes,cerebral hemorrhageat Pozzuoli, Italian comune. #19701015 |
Back to top Serial Killers Active During
The following serial killers were active during the same time span as Leonarda Cianciulli (1939-1940).
Serial Killers By Active Year
| 17 / 40 ANSWEREDSerial Killer Boolean Questions: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killer Question | Killer Answer | Total Answered | ||
| kill at killers home | TRUE | 320 | ||
| used weapon | TRUE | 453 | ||
| mutilated | TRUE | 447 | ||
| ate part of body | TRUE | 451 | ||
| kill at victims home | FALSE | 323 | ||
| used gun | FALSE | 451 | ||
| rape | FALSE | 453 | ||
| torture | FALSE | 426 | ||
| stalk | FALSE | 418 | ||
| blindfold | FALSE | 363 | ||
| bound | FALSE | 406 | ||
| strangle | FALSE | 443 | ||
| sex with body | FALSE | 430 | ||
| posed body | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem body part | FALSE | 365 | ||
| totem personal item | FALSE | 354 | ||
| robbed | FALSE | 418 | ||
Books that Mention Leonarda Cianciulli
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4 Books that mention Serial Killer
Leonarda Cianciulli
| ISBN10 | Book Title | Author | Killers Mentioned | Killers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0425213900 | Female Serial Killers | Peter Vronsky | 30 Total Including Marybeth Tinning | 30 |
| 0766072827 | Cannibal Serial Killers | Nicki Peter Petrikow... | 5 Total Including Dorángel Vargas | 5 |
| 1118314743 | Female Aggression | Helen Gavin | 4 Total Including Celine Lesage | 4 |
| 1440525935 | A Miscellany of Murder | The Monday Murder Cl... | Leonarda Cianciulli | 1 |
Leonarda Cianciulli (18 April 1894 – 15 October 1970) was an Italian serial killer. Better known as the "Soap-Maker of Correggio" (Italian: la Saponificatrice di Correggio), she murdered three women in Correggio between 1939 and 1940, and turned their bodies into soap and teacakes.
External References
- Q516028 on www.wikidata.org, Retrieved on Oct 9, 2018.
Internal References
Leonarda Cianciulli is included in the following pages on Killer.Cloud the Serial Killer Database
- #7 of 7[ Page 1 ] of Serial Killers active in Italy
- #32 of 38[ Page 3 ] of Serial Killers with birthdays in April
- #34 of 43[ Page 3 ] of Serial Killer Cannibals sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #37 of 42[ Page 3 ] of Aries Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #59 of 75[ Page 4 ] of Female Serial Killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
- #89 of 651[ Page 6 ] of the A-Z List of Serial Killers
- #409 of 651[ Page 28 ] of serial killers sorted by Profile Completeness
- #448 of 651[ Page 30 ] of serial killers sorted by Years Active
- #576 of 651[ Page 39 ] of serial killers sorted by Confirmed Victims
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