Herman Billik
Czech-born American fortune teller and convicted murderer
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Herman Billik (born Herman Zajíček; 7 April 1868 – 24 May 1917) was a Czech-born American fortune teller, hypnotist and convicted murderer. He was associated with a series of poisonings in Chicago in the early 20th century. He was convicted in connection with the deaths of members of the Vrzal family.[1][2]
Born
7 April 1868
Herman Zajíček
7 April 1868
Bohemia, Austria-Hungary
Died24 May 1917 (aged 49)
OccupationsFortune teller, hypnotist
Criminal status
DeceasedHerman Billik | |
|---|---|
| Born | Herman Zajíček 7 April 1868 Bohemia, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 24 May 1917 (aged 49) |
| Occupations | Fortune teller, hypnotist |
Criminal status | Deceased |
| Conviction | Murder |
Criminal penalty | Death (commuted to life imprisonment) |
