SERIAL KILLER: "The Blood Countess" Pt. 2 with Dr. Harini Bhat from Hidden History

About this episode

The episode concludes the exploration of Elizabeth Bathory, examining her crimes and the surrounding conspiracy theories.

Vanessa and Dr. Engels are joined again by Dr. Harini Bhat from PAVE Studio's newest show "Hidden History" as they conclude their deep dive into the "Blood Countess" Elizabeth Bathory, used her wealth and noble status to lure hundreds of young women to their deaths inside the walls of Castle Csejthe. As her crimes escalated from peasant girls to the daughters of nobility, rumors of blood baths and dark magic spread... ultimately reaching the King of Hungary himself. But was she one of history's most prolific serial killers, or the victim of a politically motivated conspiracy? 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 House 24/7, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social…

People in this episode

Hosts: Vanessa, Dr. Engels

Guest: Dr. Harini Bhat

Topics covered

• Elizabeth Bathory
• serial killers
• historical crimes
• nobility
• political conspiracy
• true crime

Keywords

• Blood Countess
• serial killer
• Elizabeth Bathory
• true crime
• historical crimes
• Castle Csejthe
• Hungary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: PAVE Studio, Hidden History

Places: Castle Csejthe, Hungary

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