Bunny Baumler: A Brush with Fame and Four Murders in a Beer Hall

In this chilling episode of "Crime Classics," Thomas Hyland, the astute connoisseur of crime, student of violence, and teller of murders, presents the darkly intriguing story of "Bunny Baumler: A Brush with Fame and Four Murders in a Beer Hall." Set in the bustling city of Nuremberg in 1820, this episode delves into the life of Bunny Baumler, a man who struggled with just about everything—except for committing a brutal quadruple murder.

Known for his bumbling nature, Bunny was hardly the type anyone expected to make headlines. But when he bludgeoned four people to death in a local beer hall, he secured his infamous place in history. Adapted from original records by skilled writers Morton Fine and David Friedkin, this tale explores the mind of an unlikely murderer and the shocking events that led to his brush with fame.

Featuring a stellar cast including Edgar Barrier, Jack Kruschen, and Howard McNear, with masterful direction by Elliott Lewis, this episode transports listeners to the grim streets of 19th-century Nuremberg, where one man's incompetence turned into a horrifying spree of violence.

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Tune in to hear the haunting story of Bunny Baumler and the tragic events that unfolded in a Nuremberg beer hall, in this gripping episode of "Crime Classics."

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