Beast of Gévaudan | The Unknown Creature That Left a Bloody Trail in France for Years

Beast of Gévaudan | The Unknown Creature That Left a Bloody Trail in France for Years

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June 15, 2026 · 1h 10m · Season 2 · Episode 288

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This episode explores the mysterious Beast of Gévaudan and the theories surrounding its gruesome history in France.

Examining the history and theories behind the Beast of Gévaudan and its trail of bodies. Was it a mythical beast, a pack of wild animals, or a serial killer? Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com It’s 1764, and France is reeling from a devastating war, when suddenly the southern countryside finds itself terrorized by an unknown predator. Even after the Royal Army seemingly hunts the creature down and presents a carcass to the king, a second wave of headless bodies begins to appear soon thereafter. Since then, the creature has sparked many conspiracies as to the true nature of these killings. Was this a prehistoric monster, a serial killer hiding amidst the chaos, or something else? Today, we uncover the grisly history of the Beast of Gévaudan. Sensitive topics: Child death, animal death Our sponsors: Head to http://TryFirstleaf.com/REDWEB to sign up and you'll get 50% off your first box PLUS free shipping for an entire year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Organizations: Royal Army

Places: Gévaudan, France

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