Leonarda Cianciulli
The "Soap Maker" of Correggio
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Leonarda Cianciulli was a female serial killer from Italy. She was arrested for the murdering of three women and turning the remains of their bodies into soap and teacakes. She was last seen at her house, but was later reported by her sister in-law who was suspicious. Once, the cops entered the home she admitted everything to them. "I gave the copper ladle, which I used to skim the fat off the kettles, to my country, which was so badly in need of metal during the last days of the war.... "
Crime scene, Evidence, and details:
Leonarda Cianciulli
The three victims.
A utensil that was used in the murders.
Offenders Bio:
Microtheme:
Leonarda Cianciulli’s impact on society was definitely a negative one in which gave us a more clear understanding of serial killers, their actions, and their social influences in a community. In the early 1940’s there was not really a clear understanding of serial killers, so therefore she made an impact on society. This impact allowed for studies and actions to be taken towards the topic of serial killers. By becoming a serial killer she not only made an impact on her small community but she also made an impact worldwide because every serial killer brings attention and new studies to the table. Secondly, her actions also made an impact on society. Her actions made an impact on society because her’s were out of the ordinally, as are most serial killers. Considering that she drugged her victims with a wine and then murdered them with an ax this allowed for others to realize how psychotic serial killers are. Lastly, she influenced society because of her influences in her own community. For example, Leonarda Cianciulli actually had a positive lifestyle in her community before she committed these crimes. This example allows for us know that your everyday normal person can shock you in the actions that they take. All in all, Leonarda Cianciulli made an impact on society through her actions, and she also helped in the understanding of a serial killer and the influences they have in their own community.