Obsession After Death: The Story of Carl Tanzler

This week on Low Expectations, we're diving into one of the most disturbing love stories history has to offer—if you can even call it that. Join us as we explore the twisted tale of Carl Tanzler, a man so obsessed with a young tuberculosis patient, Maria Elena Hoyos, that not even death could sever his delusion. What starts as a bizarre courtship turns into a macabre story of grave robbing, mummified remains, and a haunting obsession that blurs the line between romance and madness.We’ll unpack the psychological elements behind Tanzler’s fixation, the cultural context of 1930s Key West, and how this unsettling story still fascinates and horrifies nearly a century later.If you’re into historical oddities, true crime, and the downright unthinkable—this one’s for you.Follow us on Instagram: @lowexpectationspodcastEmail us your thoughts or story suggestions: thelowexpectationspods@gmail.com