The Angel Makers

In the rustic farming village of Nagyrév, Hungary, a seemingly ordinary midwife known as Auntie Suzy orchestrated a murder ring that left at least 160 men dead. Using arsenic distilled from flypaper, she provided the poison to village women, initially to free them from abusive spouses. However, as the killings went unpunished, the motives expanded to include inheritance and the disposal of sickly relatives. The crimes remained hidden for over a decade until anonymous notes brought them to light in 1929, sparking a sensational investigation and global media attention. The Angel Makers delves into the harrowing details of this true-crime story, from the early murders to the final hanging, capturing the entirety of this astonishing murder ring. The book explores the psychological and social factors that allowed such atrocities to occur, providing a gripping narrative that blurs the lines between justice and horror.