SERIAL KILLER: "The Blood Countess" Pt. 1 with Dr. Harini Bhat from Hidden History

About this episode

The episode discusses the notorious serial killer Elizabeth Bathory with Dr. Harini Bhat.

Vanessa and Dr. Engels are joined by Dr. Harini Bhat from PAVE Studio's newest show "Hidden History" as they discuss the "Blood Countess" Elizabeth Bathory, a 16th and 17th-century noblewoman who used her vast wealth, noble status, and unchecked power to torture and murder hundreds of young girls within the walls of her castle. Raised amid war, public executions, and a family that weaponized cruelty, Bathory built an inner circle of accomplices who helped her kill with near-total impunity. When whispers of her crimes finally reached the clergy, she devised increasingly bold schemes to hide the evidence... until her methods grew too monstrous to ignore. Follow Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat wherever you listen to podcasts: https://play.megaphone.fm/v_g_ncqyrc2e6tssscolqw If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Serial Killers & Murderous Minds to never miss a case! For ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Serial Killers & Murderous Minds is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Murder True Crime Stories, Crime…

People in this episode

Hosts: Vanessa, Dr. Engels

Guest: Dr. Harini Bhat

Topics covered

• Elizabeth Bathory
• serial killer
• historical crimes
• noblewoman
• torture
• murder

Keywords

• Blood Countess
• Elizabeth Bathory
• true crime
• murder
• historical figure
• PAVE Studios
• Hidden History

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PAVE Studio, Hidden History, Crime House

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