The secret of Elena's tomb : a tale of Old Key West : Confessions of Carl Von Cosel

Autobiography of Georg Carl Tänzler, who became obsessed with a patient and after her death removed her body from the Key West cemetery to his secret laboratory. The Secret of Elena's Tomb is an audio book recorded on 5 CD's with a total playing time of 5 hours and 7 minutes. It is a true crime story that recounts with realism through the reading of Jack Pedersen the confessions of "Count" Carl von Cosel. Also known as "Doctor" von Cosel because of his work in the Key West hospital in the early 1930's, the radiologist fell in love with a beautiful Cuban girl who he treated for advanced tuberculosis. After her death, he removed her body from the Key West cemetery to his secret laboratory and using electric aparatus and chemical potions attempted to restore her to life. His plan was not revealed until his arrest almost eight years later. The bizarre, twisted tale describes his version of what happened and the aftermath once he was discovered. This story is graphic and recommended for mature audiences only. Audio recording of the original 1947 memoirs of Carl Von Cosel printed in Amazing Adventures magazine. Also known as "Doctor" von Cosel because of his work in the Key West hospital in the early 1930's, the radiologist fell in love with a beautiful Cuban girl who he treated for advanced tuberculosis. After her death, he removed her body from the Key West cemetery to his secret laboratory and using electric aparatus and chemical potions attempted to restore her to life. His plan was not revealed until his arrest almost eight years later. The bizarre, twisted tale describes his version of what happened and the aftermath once he was discovered