Over the next seven years, Tanzler worked hard to preserve her body as best as he could.Īn autopsy exposed all of Tanzler’s extensive modifications. Tanzler admitted that he broke into de Hoyos’ tomb in April of 1933 and used a cart to transport her body back to his house. However, it was later discovered that it was actually her corpse. According to a 2017 article “Carl Tanzler Fell In Love With His Patient, Then Lived With Her Corpse” on All That’s Interesting, Florinda thought that what she saw was an effigy Tanzler made of her sister. Tanzler willingly showed Florinda Elena’s body. In 1940, this rumor reached the ears of de Hoyos’ sister, Florinda, who then decided to visit Tanzler. Rumors spread that Tanzler was living with Hoyos’ corpse. A young neighbor saw him dancing with what appeared to be a life-size doll through Tanzler’s window. He was seen purchasing women’s clothing and perfumes. Over the following two years, Tanzler’s behavior became increasingly unusual. “MM00004213” by Florida Keys–Public Libraries is licensed under CC BY 2.0 During this period, Tanzler was fired from his job at the hospital for unknown reasons.
He continued his visits with de Hoyos for the next two years. He left gifts and even had a telephone installed in her tomb. Elena de Hoyos was embalmed and interred in the Key West Cemetery.Īfter her internment, Tanzler visited de Hoyos’ grave nightly. Her family consented but weren’t aware that Tanzler alone had a key to the mausoleum. Tanzler insisted on paying for her funeral complete with a large mausoleum. However, de Hoyos made it clear that she was not interested.ĭespite Tanzler’s best efforts, de Hoyos died on October 25, 1931. He thought charging her oxygen electrons with electrodes could possibly cure her.Īs he desperately tried to save de Hoyos, Tanzy reportedly showered her with gifts and told de Hoyos that he loved her. According to Ghost City Tours’ website page, “The morbid tale of Count Von Cosel and Elena de Hoyos ,” Tanzler also administered painful treatments using a device that included electrodes. Many sources describe the concoctions as potions and tinctures. With her family’s approval, he tried out different remedies. Although not actually a doctor, Tanzler was determined to save de Hoyos. Elena de Hoyos was diagnosed with tuberculosis, which was terminal at the time.
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