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New York · 1920s–1930s

Albert Fish

Albert Fish
Albert FishUnknown photographer, 1903 mugshot / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain (U.S.)

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Multiple & serial murders

Albert Fish abducted Grace Budd after approaching her family in 1928. Years later, a letter describing her death helped investigators track him down. He was convicted of her murder; accounts of other killings include claims that were not all independently established.

Content note: violence, abuse, or loss. Linked material may contain graphic descriptions. Screen dramatizations may change events and dialogue.

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01Books

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Harold Schechter

Deranged

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02Movies

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IMDb · Screen title

Albert Fish: In Sin He Found Salvation (2007)

IMDb title reference connected to the Albert Fish case. Listed release: 2007. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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03TV & documentaries

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Watch links, previews, and historical title listings are identified below. Availability varies by service and region; rentals or subscriptions may be required.

JustWatch · U.S. viewing guide

Albert Fish: In Sin He Found Salvation — U.S. viewing options

Nonfiction screen coverage of this case. The linked page identifies the program or episode; playback, subscriptions, and regional availability vary.

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04Newspaper clippings

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Original newspaper coverage, hosted by Newspapers.com. Read each article in the context of its publication date; later findings may differ. Full-page access may require sign-in.

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Brooklyn Eagle · 1934-12-14 · Page 3

Police question Fish about Grace Budd’s death

A continued report describes questioning after Fish’s arrest and the letters examined by detectives.

Pretrial historical reporting with highly graphic allegations.

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The Times Leader · 1934-12-24 · Page 1

Local newspaper traces Fish’s earlier arrest

The newspaper connects Fish’s arrest in the Budd case with a previous local imprisonment.

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05News & reporting

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TIME

Reporting on Albert Fish

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06Podcasts

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Apple Podcasts

Perfect Stranglers — Albert Fish (S2 E49)

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Morbid

Albert Fish Part 2

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released March 2, 2022. About 88 minutes.

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Morbid

Albert Fish Part 3

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released March 6, 2022. About 86 minutes.

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Morbid

Albert Fish Part 1

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released February 27, 2022. About 73 minutes.

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Last Podcast On The Left

Episode 234: Albert Fish Part I - You Asked For This

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released August 3, 2016. About 84 minutes.

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Last Podcast On The Left

Episode 235: Albert Fish Part II - That's How They Do It In Hollywood

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released August 10, 2016. About 64 minutes.

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Last Podcast On The Left

Episode 236: Albert Fish Part III - The Werewolf of Wysteria

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released August 17, 2016. About 75 minutes.

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My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

48 - An Albert Fish Production

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released December 22, 2016. About 101 minutes.

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True Crime All The Time

Albert Fish Part 1

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released September 9, 2024. About 74 minutes.

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Lights Out

Albert Fish: The American Boogeyman

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released March 12, 2021. About 60 minutes.

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Rotten Mango

#19- The Werewolf Of New York (Case of Katherine Knight & Albert Fish)

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released October 14, 2020. About 106 minutes.

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The Casual Criminalist

Albert Fish: The Werewolf of Wysteria

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released July 31, 2023. About 162 minutes.

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Killer Psyche

Albert Fish, The Real-Life Boogeyman: A Conversation with True Crime Author Harold Schechter

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released March 11, 2025. About 47 minutes.

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This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)

Serial Killer- Albert Fish

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released January 16, 2021. About 83 minutes.

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True Crime All The Time

Albert Fish Part 2

Podcast coverage of the Albert Fish case. Released September 16, 2024. About 75 minutes.

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07Social Media

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OUTLORE with Eleanor Neale

THE ALBERT FISH CASE

Video from OUTLORE with Eleanor Neale covering the Albert Fish case. Length: 35:38.

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True Crime Recaps

Albert Fish Ate a 10-Year-Old and Detailed Everything in a Letter to Her Parents

Video from True Crime Recaps covering the Albert Fish case. Length: 7:34.

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Emma Kenny

Albert Fish - The Real-Life Boogeyman

Video from Emma Kenny covering the Albert Fish case. Length: 1:20:44.

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The Casual Criminalist

Albert Fish: The Werewolf of Wysteria

Video from The Casual Criminalist covering the Albert Fish case. Length: 2:35:33.

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Biographics

Albert Fish: The Grey Man

Video from Biographics covering the Albert Fish case. Length: 17:26.

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Reddit · r/LPOTL

Discussion: Albert Fish “doc” on Amazon prime…..

Public community discussion connected to Albert Fish. Posts and comments are reader perspectives, not independently verified reporting.

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08Blogs & essays

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Outside blogs, personal essays, and creator write-ups. These reflect each author’s perspective. Check publication dates and compare claims with reporting and court records.

10 Minute Murder · Blog / essay

The Gray Man of New York: The Albert Fish Story

An outside blog or essay discussing Albert Fish. Read the author’s analysis alongside the dated reporting and court sources in this case guide. Some publishers require a subscription.

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09Internet Archive

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10From the journal

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11Court records & documents

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Court opinions, filings, transcripts, and dockets, alongside clearly labeled parole records, released investigative files, and courtroom recordings. Each item identifies its source and scope. Allegations in filings are not findings of guilt. These selections are not complete case files. Where an online document could not be verified, a separate guide identifies the records office or archive to contact.

12Nicknames & media names

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13Where are they now?

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14Positive Outcome

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