Von Cosel Dies in 1952

On August 13, 1952 the body of Karl Tanzler, aka Dr. Count Von Cosel, was found in his home in Zephyrhills, Fl. He was 76-years-old and died of natural causes. He gained notoriety when it was discovered he had lived with body of Elena Hoyos for over eight years. He had met Elena when he treated her at the Marine Hospital Key West and after her death had taken her body to his home in Key West. After the body was discovered he moved to Zephy-rhills.