The Parisian Vampire
From Phenomena Case Files by Robert Cavaliere
February 14, 2026 · 1h 18m · Season 3 · Episode 28
About this episode
This episode investigates the true story of the Parisian Vampire and the dark events surrounding cemeteries in 1840s Paris.
Paris, the City of Light, has always harbored darkness. In this episode, we investigate the true story of the Parisian Vampire—a mysterious figure who terrorized cemeteries in the 1840s, forcing open coffins and mutilating corpses beneath the shadow of Notre-Dame. We'll explore the case of François Bertrand, the grave robber who inspired the legend, and the enigmatic tomb of Elisabeth Demidoff, whose mausoleum became the center of a macabre challenge. From scholarly debates to the Vampire Museum of Paris, we ask: what really stalks the streets after dark? For show transcripts listen on Apple Podcasts or visit phenomenacasefiles.com
People in this episode
Host: Robert Cavaliere
Topics covered
- true crime
- history
- urban legends
- grave robbing
- mystery
Keywords
- Parisian Vampire
- François Bertrand
- grave robber
- Elisabeth Demidoff
- Notre-Dame
- cemeteries
- urban legends
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Vampire Museum of Paris
Places: Paris, Notre-Dame
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