Peter Niers | 16th Century Black Magic Satanists

Peter Niers | 16th Century Black Magic Satanists

From Spooky Boo's Scary Story Time by Spooky Boo's Scary Story Time

May 7, 2026 · 23 min

About this episode

This episode explores the dark history of Peter Niers, a 16th-century figure accused of cannibalism and serial murder.

IntroThis episode might not be suitable for all members. It is marked explicit for content.Hello there, this is Spooky Boo from Spooky Boo’s Scary Story Time where I tell the true and fiction stories of the dark side of the internet.Today, during the true scary story time and true crime time, I have for you a spooky expose on the ancient serial killer Peter Niers. Back in the 16th century, Peter Niers was accused of cannibalism, black magic, and serial murder–a term that was not yet even thought of, yet some even believe he was a myth. Listen to this episode and let me know what you think.Now let’s begin…Peter Niers: The 16th-Century German Bandit, Alleged Serial Killer, Cannibal, and Black MagicianPeter Niers remains one of the most infamous and terrifying figures from the late 16th century in the Holy Roman Empire. Executed on September 16, 1581 in Germany, roughly 40 kilometers from Nuremberg, he was convicted, based on confessions that were extracted under torture, 544 murders. These included the ritualistic killing of 24 pregnant women, from whose wombs he allegedly excised fetuses for use in black magic rituals, cannibalism, and sorcery aimed at granting invisibility and…

People in this episode

Host: Spooky Boo

Topics covered

  • black magic
  • serial killers
  • cannibalism
  • 16th century
  • true crime
  • folklore

Keywords

  • Peter Niers
  • black magic
  • cannibalism
  • serial murder
  • 16th century
  • true crime
  • Holy Roman Empire

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Germany, Holy Roman Empire, Nuremberg

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