About Peter Stumpp
Lived 1525 – 1589 (aged 63–64). Peter Stumpp was a German farmer and serial killer.
Peter Stumpp ( – 31 October 1589; name is also spelt as Peter Stube, Peter Stubbe, Peter Stübbe or Peter Stumpf) was a German farmer and alleged serial killer, accused of werewolfery, witchcraft, and cannibalism. He was known as "the Werewolf of Bedburg".
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Stumpp?
German 16th serial killer convicted as a werewolf
When was Peter Stumpp born?
Peter Stumpp was born in 1525.
When did Peter Stumpp die?
Peter Stumpp died on 31 October 1589 in Bedburg.
What was Peter Stumpp's occupation?
Peter Stumpp was a farmer and serial killer.
What nationality was Peter Stumpp?
Peter Stumpp was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Stumpp. https://biography.guide/peter-stumpp/
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