Leonarda Cianciulli had a rough childhood, claims her mother put a curse on her for marrying against her wishes, and even spent some time in prison. By the time Leonarda’s life started to settle down, her son was at risk of being sent to war. She was convinced the only way she could ensure her son’s safety was by sacrificing three other humans. Leonarda would take the lives of three innocent women, mutilate the bodies, and even eat parts of them afterwards. She would be caught soon after the murders, and sentenced to 30 years in prison and 3 years in a criminal asylum.