CASE FILE: Dating
Subject: Fritz Haarmann Known for: The Butcher of Hannover Estimated victims: 24 - 27 Operational period: 1918 - 1924
In these lean economic times, finding a companion requires a keen eye for resourcefulness. Dating is, at its heart, a transaction of mutual needs. To secure a partner who will truly satisfy, one must look beyond the crowded ballrooms and focus on those who are genuinely searching for direction.
First, consider your hunting grounds. The best prospects are often found in places of transit—railway stations, busy terminals, or dark street corners. These individuals are usually unmoored, lacking local ties, and deeply receptive to a friendly face offering shelter. When you spot someone looking lost, do not hesitate to step forward. Wearing a badge of authority—or even just projecting an authoritative, helpful air—instantly disarms suspicion. If people believe you represent safety, they will gladly follow you back to your quarters.
Once you have invited them into your intimate space, hospitality is paramount. A good host knows that a shared meal is the ultimate bonding agent. I always found that offering a hearty, warm stew or a choice cut of meat established an immediate, unbreakable connection. Do not be stingy with your portions; generosity now ensures they will be completely consumed by your presence later.
Furthermore, discretion is the final ingredient for long-term success. Your neighbors do not need to know the details of who enters your apartment, nor what becomes of a finished affair. Keep your business private, your packages wrapped tightly in plain brown paper, and your smile polite. It is amazing what people will overlook when you present yourself as a friendly local merchant.
Ultimately, relationships are about efficiency. Nothing should ever go to waste. When you treat dating not as a game of chance, but as a precise craft of supply and demand, you will find that the perfect partner is never hard to find—and even easier to keep close to your chest.
File closed. Results pending.