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Florian Klenk's Book Revisits Serial Killer Elfriede Blauensteiner

publication · 2026-07-02

Florian Klenk's book "Ausreden" offers a new investigation into the life and crimes of Elfriede Blauensteiner, Austria's most notorious female serial killer, moving beyond sensationalist headlines. Blauensteiner, who died in 2003, continues to inspire true-crime content. Klenk's work is published by Sueddeutsche Zeitung's culture section.

Key facts

  • Elfriede Blauensteiner is a serial killer from Austria.
  • Florian Klenk wrote the book 'Ausreden' about her.
  • The book is published by Sueddeutsche Zeitung.
  • Blauensteiner died in 2003.
  • The book aims to go beyond 'Wiener Weibsteufel' headlines.

Entities

Artists

  • Elfriede Blauensteiner
  • Florian Klenk

Institutions

  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung

Locations

  • Austria

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