Hans Schmidt

Hans Schmidt was a notable German-American Catholic priest known for committing murder in the early 20th century. Born in Germany, he moved to the United States, became a priest, but was later convicted of killing his pregnant mistress, which drew significant media attention. His case highlighted issues related to clergy conduct and mental health. In 1916, he was executed in New York for the crime. His story remains a notable example of criminal behavior involving a religious figure and has been studied in discussions about morality, mental health, and the law.