In 15th-century France, Gilles de Rais, a wealthy nobleman and celebrated war hero, descended into madness and infamy. Initially known for his bravery alongside Joan of Arc, he became notorious for the abduction, torture, and murder of over 140 children. His heinous crimes were driven by a thirst for violence and a failed pursuit of alchemy and satanic ritua ... Show More
Mar 13
The Bodies in the Barrels: The Charles Manson of Australia | Part 1
In 1999, police searching for a missing woman unlocked the vault of an abandoned bank in the small town of Snowtown, Australia—and discovered barrels filled with human remains, exposing one of the country’s most horrific serial murder cases. What followed revealed a sadistic cult ... Show More
30m 56s
Mar 6
The Man Who Faked His Own Death… and Still Couldn't Escape Himself
After a lifetime of rage, fraud, arson, and even faking his own death, conman Randy Mainwaring finally met someone in prison who wasn’t fooled by his charm. But even after being stabbed and beaten nearly to death, the man who once published his own obituary still wasn’t finished ... Show More
47m 46s
Jan 2025
Gilles de Rais : le premier tueur en série de l'Histoire !
<p>Plongez dans l'effroyable histoire de Gilles de Rais, chevalier et compagnon de Jeanne d'Arc, devenu l'un des premiers tueurs en série de l'Histoire. Entre gloire, déchéance et mystère, découvrez les sombres secrets d'un homme qui a marqué le XVe siècle par ses crimes inavouab ... Show More
43m 41s
May 2023
From Gutter to Guillotine
Madame Jeanne Du Barry was a poor, destitute sex worker who became the mistress of King Louis XV. She rose through the social echelons of Parisian court and was influential in leading the country. However, after the death of Louis XV, things started to spiral out of control for J ... Show More
50m 46s
Apr 2025
EP121: Serial Killer Pedro López: Monster of the Andes
Join our Patreon family for exclusive access to BTS, bonus episodes, a private group chat, first dibs on ticket and merch sales, and more! www.Patreon.com/PsychopediaPod Pedro López confessed to the rape and murder of over 300 young girls across Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru — a nu ... Show More
56m 4s