Elizabeth Bathory has been known as the Blood Countess for centuries. Rumors have persisted that she potentially killed up to 600 young girls in the search for ever-lasting youth. But are the rumors real? Or were her accusations, trial and imprisonment all a set-up by the King and nobility to take down the wealthiest and largest land-owning woman in the area? Join us as we look at her life, the evidence, the hearsay, how the rumors began and her lasting legacy in history. 

Disclaimer: This episode does discuss themes of torture, murder and potential child abuse. This episode is not intended for children and listener discretion is advised.  

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