In 1611 a the Hungarian Countess, Elizabeth Bathory, was confined to her castle of Cachtice, never to leave again. This sentence was imposed on her by the Lord Palatine of Hungary. But strangely, even though Bathory had been accused of some truly heinous crimes, she was never formally charged, or given a proper trial. If she was so clearly guilty, then why w ... Show More
Aug 21
Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES
From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking sec ... Show More
5m 6s
Dec 2021
Pourquoi la comtesse Élisabeth Báthory égorgea-t-elle 50 fillettes ?
Une noble hongroise de haut parage, Elisabeth Bathory, appelée la "comtesse sanglante", fut accusée d'avoir assassiné des dizaines de fillettes et de s'être baignée dans leur sang. Les témoignages recueillis font état d'atrocités qui font froid dans le dos.
Une femme de haute lig ... Show More
2m 12s
Feb 2018
“The Blood Countess” - Elizabeth Bathory
In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, young peasant girls who went to the Castle Cachtice were being led to death at the hands of the Blood Countess. Although much of her life is shrouded in mystery, it’s no secret that Elizabeth Bathory was a sadist responsible for dozens, ... Show More
38m 33s
Mar 2024
Le mystérieux kidnapping d'Elizabeth Canning
En janvier 1753, Elizabeth Canning, jeune domestique londonienne de 18 ans, disparait sans laisser de trace. Pourtant, quand elle revient un mois plus tard au domicile familial, elle raconte une histoire hors normes.C’est le début d’une affaire complexe qui va secouer l’Angleterr ... Show More
39m 43s
Oct 2023
EP34: Dracula Was A Woman
Elizabeth Bathory, aka "The Blood Countess," is an enigmatic historical character from the 16th century cloaked in dark legend and infamy, whose life story is both intriguing and deeply disturbing. Bathory allegedly engaged in a series of truly heinous acts, including the torture ... Show More
1h 14m