The Dark History Behind Earth Day’s Murderous Co-Founder

Earth Day - Because even though this day is founded on the vision of an Earth worth saving, it's also founded by (or at least partially by) a man who whose conservation efforts didn't quite extend to human life. 

On September 9, 1977, Ira Einhorn, one of Earth Day's co-founders, lured his ex girlfriend, Holly Maddux, to his apartment and killed her in a heartbroken rage. 

Though, he did choose to dispose of the body by creating a compost pile. So at least he's consistent.  He stored her body in a locked trunk in his apartment for about 18 months before she was discovered by the police.

It took seven months for the police to discover what had happened, and just days before his murder trial was set to begin, Einhorn - or as he preferred to be called, the Unicorn - fled to Europe, where he enjoyed a 17-year holiday from the law, avoiding extradition and marrying a Swede along the way. 

He was at last sent back to face the consequences on July 2001, and is currently serving a life term in prison without the possibility of parole.

So with all this considered, it shouldn't be surprising that you probably won't see Einhorn's name on any of the many Earth Day pamphlets today.

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