Deep in Bremen’s Domshof square, an unassuming stone holds a dark secret. The Summstein Stone, a seemingly ordinary cobblestone, marks a chilling piece of Bremen’s history. This isn’t a monument to a hero or a celebration of a joyous event. The Summstein Stone marks the execution spot of Gesche Gottfried, Bremen’s notorious serial killer. Between 1813 and 1828, Gesche Gottfried, known as the “Angel of Bremen” for her seemingly caring nature, insidiously poisoned 15 people with arsenic. Her victims included her parents, husbands, children, friends, and even her twin brother. The Summstein Stone is not just a marker of her execution. It became a symbol of the city’s revulsion towards her heinous crimes. Bremen’s citizens would spit on this stone to express their disgust for Gesche Gottfried’s deceitful acts. The Summstein Stone is a stark reminder of the darkness that can lurk beneath a benevolent facade. It serves as a chilling memorial to the victims of Gesche Gottfried. The Summstein whispers a tale of betrayal, a dark chapter in Bremen’s past etched in stone.
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