This is a story of obsession and infatuation, of a man who would not be told no. Carl Tanzler or Carl von Cosel (depends on who you ask) was promised in a childhood vision that he would find a soul mate, with pale skin and dark hair, and the vision of this woman steered much of his adult life. His desire to possess this ultimate ideal love pushed him to do unthinkable things. This is the story of Elena & Carl: Even the Grave Didn't Stop Him.

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