Enriqueta Martí Self-proclaimed witch that abducted, prostituted, murdered and made potions with the bodies of small children that she sold in Barcelona. Remains of 12 different children were identified in her home, but she is believed to have murdered more. Murdered in prison by fellow immates while awaiting trial in 1913.
Serial Killer Enriqueta Martí (aka) The Vampire of Barcelona, The Vampire of the Raval, was active for 13 years between 1900-1912, known to have ( 12 confirmed / 12 possible ) victims. This serial killer was active in the following countries: Spain
Enriqueta Martí was born (Enriqueta Martí y Ripollés) on February 2nd 1868 in Sant Feliu de Llobregat, city and municipality in Catalonia, Spain, in the province of Barcelona.
Martí a heterosexual female citizen of Spain. Martí Married then separated. She had None.
In 1900 (Age 31/32) Enriqueta Martí started her killing spree, during her crimes as a serial killer she was known to commit acts of vampirism, and murder her victims. At the time of her crimes she was living with Alone often with kidnapped children, where Martí was known to work as a prostitute, procurer, curandero, serial killer.
She was arrested on February 27th 1912 (Age 44), sentenced to never tried killed in jail by fellow inmates at Reina Amàlia jail, Barcelona, Spain.
Enriqueta Martí died on May 12th 1913 (Age 45), cause of death: homicide, Lynched by other inmates in Reina Amàlia jail, Barcelona, Spain at Reina Amàlia jail, Barcelona, Spain. She is buried at Montjuïc Cemetery, cemetery.
Enriqueta Martí has been listed on Killer.Cloud since November of 2016 and was last updated 6 years ago.
Female Serial Killer - Female: of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a girl or woman; feminine
The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s), in separate events. Serial Killer as defined by the FBI at the 2005 symposium.
A vampire (folklore) is a being who subsists by feeding on the blood of the living. Vampire Serial Killers is a term used to describe a serial killer that has been known to have drank the blood of their victim(s).
General Information | |
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Name: | Enriqueta Martí |
Nickname: | The Vampire of Barcelona, The Vampire of the Raval |
Victims: | 12 - 12 |
Years Active: | 1900 - 1912 |
Ages Active: | 31/32 - 43/44 |
Active Countries: | Spain |
Life Span: | 1868 - 1913 |
Characteristics | |
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Gender: | Female |
Citizenship: | Spain |
Sexual Preference: | Heterosexual |
Astrological Sign: | ♒ Aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18 |
Birth Month: | February |
Marital Status: | Married then separated |
Children: | None |
Living With: | Alone often with kidnapped children |
Occupation: | prostitute, procurer, curandero, serial killer |
Childhood Information | |
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D.O.B.: | Feb 2, 1868 |
Birth Name: | Enriqueta Martí y Ripollés |
Family Name: | Martí |
Given Name: | Enriqueta |
Birth Location: | Sant Feliu de Llobregat, city and municipality in Catalonia, Spain, in the province of Barcelona |
Birth Order: | N/A |
Siblings: | N/A |
Raised By: | N/A |
Birth Category: | N/A |
Mother: | N/A |
Father: | N/A |
Cognitive Ability | |
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IQ: | N/A |
Highest School: | N/A |
Highest Degree: |
Incarceration | |
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Arrested: | Feb 27, 1912 (Age 44) |
Convicted: | N/A |
Sentence: | never tried killed in jail by fellow inmates |
Prison Location: | Reina Amàlia jail, Barcelona, Spain |
Executed: | N/A |
Previous Crimes: | N/A |
Previous Jail: | N/A |
Previous Prison: | N/A |
Death Information | |
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Death Date: | May 12, 1913 (Age 45) |
Manner of Death: | homicide |
Cause of Death: | Lynched by other inmates in Reina Amàlia jail, Barcelona, Spain |
Death Location: | Reina Amàlia jail, Barcelona, Spain |
Burial Location: | Montjuïc Cemetery, cemetery |
Killed In Prison: | N/A |
Suicide: | FALSE |
The 8 dates listed below represent a timeline of the life and crimes of serial killer Enriqueta Martí. A complete collection of serial killer events can be found on our Serial Killer Timeline.
Date | Event Description |
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Feb 02 1868 | Enriqueta Martí was born in Sant Feliu de Llobregat, city and municipality in Catalonia, Spain, in the province of Barcelona. #18680202 |
Feb 02 1888 (Age 20) | 20th Birthday |
Feb 02 1898 (Age 30) | 30th Birthday |
1900 (Age 31/32) | Enriqueta Martí started her serial killing spree. #1900 |
Feb 02 1908 (Age 40) | 40th Birthday |
1912 (Age 43/44) | Enriqueta Martí ended her serial killing spree. #1912 |
Feb 27 1912 (Age 44) | Enriqueta Martí arrested. #19120227 |
May 12 1913 (Age 45) | Enriqueta Martídied.cause of death:homicide,Lynched by other inmates in Reina Amàlia jail, Barcelona, Spainat Reina Amàlia jail, Barcelona, Spain.She is buried at Montjuïc Cemetery, cemetery. #19130512 |
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drank blood | TRUE | 442 | ||
suicide | FALSE | 225 |
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Enriqueta Martí i Ripollés (1868 – 12 May 1913) was a Spanish child serial killer, kidnapper, and procuress of children.Recent research, however, asserts that she was not a killer of children, but rather a person with mental disorders who can only be proven reliably to have abducted a young girl, Teresita Guitart. All the black legend that is attributed to her could not be demonstrated.
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