Erwin Hagedorn
Erwin Hagedorn | |
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Hagedorn in court in May 1972 | |
| Born | Hans Erwin Hagedorn 30 January 1952 |
| Died | 15 September 1972 (aged 20) |
| Cause of death | Execution by shooting |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Motive | Sexual sadism |
| Convictions | Murder with aggravating circumstances (3 counts) Sexual abuse of children Attempted sexual abuse of children |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Details | |
| Victims | 3 |
Span of crimes | 1969–1971 |
| Country | East Germany |
| State | Eberswalde |
| Target | Young boys |
| Weapon | Knife |
Date apprehended | 12 November 1971 |
Hans Erwin Hagedorn (30 January 1952 – 15 September 1972) was an East German serial killer who murdered three young boys between 1969 and 1971.