S. 05, Ep. 157: The Blood Countess: Killer or Reformer?

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, 16th Century Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Bathory has the distinction of being the most prolific serial killer in the world with a suspected 650 murders of young women to her name. In her time, Countess Bathory was accused of vicious atrocities, most notably bathing in the blood of her victims to gain immortality. She seems to have earned the title of the Blood Countess, but she really a mass murderer? Tonight, Kent, Adrianna and Tracy discuss the Blood Countess and explore the possibility that not only was she not a sadistic killer, but was instead a religious subversive and reformer who spirited noble women away to save their lives. Also, apologies to our listeners for the fact that no one on the show can pronounce Hungarian, but we try our best! Welcome to Episode 157 of "What In The...? Podcast!"