CARL GROßMANN - THE BUTCHER OF BERLIN T-SHIRT

A true crime t-shirt available in black cotton.

Berlin in the aftermath of World War I was a city on the brink — poverty, hunger, and social chaos stalked the streets. Amid the devastation, one man exploited desperation in the most horrific way imaginable: Carl Großmann, remembered in infamy as The Butcher of Berlin.

A petty criminal turned prolific murderer, Großmann prowled Berlin’s poverty-stricken districts during the early 1920s, luring women to his apartment with the promise of food, work, or shelter. Many never left. Neighbours reported screams, thuds, and strange smells, but in a city still reeling from war, such horrors were often ignored.

“He was not just a killer. He was a butcher.” – Police inspector’s remark

Großmann was eventually arrested in 1921 after police caught him in the act of disposing of a body. The investigation uncovered a grisly pattern — multiple women had vanished after being seen with him, and gruesome evidence in his apartment suggested systematic slaughter. What made the case even more macabre were persistent rumours that Großmann had sold meat from his victims at Berlin markets during a time of desperate food shortages.

While the true number of his victims remains unknown, estimates run into the dozens. His trial gripped Germany, but before the full scope of his crimes could be revealed, Großmann hanged himself in his cell in 1922 — taking his secrets to the grave.

This Carl Großmann – The Butcher of Berlin T-Shirt pays tribute to one of history’s darkest true crime tales — a grim reminder of how the chaos of war can breed monsters. For true crime collectors, European history enthusiasts, and those fascinated by the most chilling figures of the past, it’s a stark slice of criminal history you can wear.

💬 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Q1: Who was Carl Großmann?
A1: Carl Großmann was a German serial killer active in Berlin in the early 1920s, suspected of murdering dozens of women and possibly selling their flesh on the black market.

Q2: Why was he called “The Butcher of Berlin”?
A2: The nickname stemmed both from his suspected dismemberment of victims and the rumour that he sold human meat during Berlin’s post-war food shortages.

Q3: How was Großmann caught?
A3: He was arrested in 1921 after police discovered him attempting to dispose of a victim’s body in his apartment. He took his own life before sentencing.