CASE FILE: Health & Wellness

Subject: Fritz Haarmann Known for: The Butcher of Hannover Estimated victims: 24+ Operational period: 1918–1924

In times of economic hardship, maintaining a high-protein diet requires both resourcefulness and a keen eye for quality. When standard markets are bare, one must learn to look elsewhere for sustenance. Sourcing is everything.

First, consider your selection process. The best specimens are often found wandering near busy transit hubs—weary travelers, young folk looking for a fresh start, those unburdened by heavy social ties. Look for individuals who are lean but active; they yield the most satisfactory results. A good practitioner knows that those who are transient are far easier to integrate into one’s daily routine without causing a public stir.

Once you have secured your source, preparation must be handled with the utmost discretion and efficiency. A clean workspace is vital. I have always advocated for working in the quiet hours of the night, when the rest of the neighborhood is asleep. This minimizes distractions and ensures your domestic affairs remain entirely private. When it comes to the actual processing, precision is key. Do not rush. Every joint has a natural separation point; respect the anatomy, and the work becomes virtually effortless.

Waste not, want not. In my market stall, we understood that every part has its purpose. What cannot be easily packaged can always be rendered down for broth or distributed quietly to neighbors who are too grateful for cheap, tender cuts to ask unnecessary questions.

Finally, always maintain excellent relations with local authorities. A friendly chat with the neighborhood patrol, perhaps offering them a small favor or a bit of local gossip, ensures they will never look too closely at the parcels leaving your apartment. True wellness is about balance: a quiet home, a steady supply of fresh ingredients, and a community that trusts your quiet, industrious nature.

File closed. Results pending.