The Hinterkaifeck murders remain one of the most chilling and enigmatic unsolved crimes in history. Located in a remote Bavarian farmstead, the Hinterkaifeck homestead became the scene of a horrific crime in 1922. This gruesome event has since been shrouded in mystery and speculation, captivating and disturbing those who delve into its murky details.

The Setting

Hinterkaifeck was a small farm located near the German town of Groebern, about an hour's drive from Munich. The area, known for its rural isolation, was the perfect backdrop for a crime that seemed almost theatrical in its horror. The farm was occupied by the Gruber family: Andreas Gruber, his wife Cäzilia, their widowed daughter Viktoria Gabriel, and her two children, Cäzilia and Josef. Also living with them was the maid, Maria Baumgartner.

The Discovery of the Crime

The crime was discovered on April 4, 1922, days after the actual killings. Neighbors became concerned after not seeing any of the family members for several days. Upon investigating, they found a gruesome scene: the bodies of the Gruber family and their maid were brutally murdered.

The Murders

The investigation revealed a chilling sequence of events. The elder Cäzilia, Viktoria, her daughter Cäzilia, and the little Josef were found in the barn, brutally bludgeoned. The perpetrator(s) then went into the house, where they killed Andreas Gruber and the maid, Maria Baumgartner.