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Czech-born American fortune teller and convicted murderer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


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
Herman Zajíček

(1868-04-07)7 April 1868
Bohemia, Austria-Hungary
Died24 May 1917(1917-05-24) (aged 49)
OccupationsFortune teller, hypnotist
Criminal status
Deceased
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Herman Billik
Born
Herman Zajíček

(1868-04-07)7 April 1868
Bohemia, Austria-Hungary
Died24 May 1917(1917-05-24) (aged 49)
OccupationsFortune teller, hypnotist
Criminal status
Deceased
ConvictionMurder
Criminal penalty
Death (commuted to life imprisonment)
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