Inside The Hidden Network Of Men Drugging And Raping Their Wives
From True Crime Conversations by Mamamia Podcasts
June 3, 2026 · 1h 5m
About this episode
The episode discusses the harrowing case of Gisele Pelicot, who was drugged and raped by her husband and others, and explores a global network of men involved in similar crimes.
In 2024, the world learned the name Gisele Pelicot. Between 2011 and 2020, she was drugged and raped in her home in France by her husband, Dominique, and dozens of other men while she was unconscious. In a landmark trial, the then-72-year-old Gisele waived her right to anonymity as evidence revealed at least 200 rapes, many of them filmed. Dominique recruited men through a sex chat website, giving detailed instructions on how to abuse his wife. But this is not an isolated case. In 2026, CNN uncovered allegations of a global network of men in group chats sharing tips on drugging and raping their wives, alongside more than 20,000 “sleep content” videos. Investigative journalist Saskya Vandoorne joins us after infiltrating these groups and speaking to survivors. LINKS Learn more about CNN's investigation here . If any of the contents in this episode have caused distress, know that there is help available via Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 . GET IN TOUCH Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @truecrimeconversations Want us to cover a case on the podcast? Email us at truecrime@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note. Make sure…
People in this episode
Host: Gemma Bath
Guest: Saskya Vandoorne
Topics covered
- domestic abuse
- drugging
- sexual assault
- investigative journalism
- survivor stories
- global networks
Keywords
- Gisele Pelicot
- Dominique
- drugging
- rape
- investigative journalism
- Saskya Vandoorne
- survivors
- CNN investigation
- domestic violence
- sleep content
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CNN, Lifeline, Beyond Blue, Mamamia
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