Serial Murderers of Medieval France

Step into the darker side of medieval French history and uncover the disturbing stories of individuals accused of committing repeated murders during the Middle Ages.
This episode explores notorious murder cases, violent criminals, and figures whose stories survived through medieval chronicles, court records, religious writings, and later legends. Discover how medieval communities understood repeated violence and how accusations of murder could become intertwined with superstition, politics, religion, and social fears.
Explore the cases of individuals accused of killing multiple victims, the investigations and punishments that followed, and the challenges historians face when separating documented crimes from stories that were exaggerated or transformed over time.
The episode also examines medieval justice, including interrogations, trials, imprisonment, executions, public punishment, and the role of local authorities and religious institutions in dealing with serious crimes.
Drawing on surviving historical records and modern scholarship, this episode separates credible evidence from sensational legends while revealing what these disturbing cases can tell us about medieval French society.
Narrated with a calm, human voice, this immersive journey into the darker corners of medieval history is perfect for history enthusiasts, true crime fans, medieval history lovers, documentary listeners, relaxation, or listening before sleep. Discover the crimes, accusations, legends, and realities surrounding serial murder in medieval France.