Serial Killers of Medieval Germany
Summary
This episode explores the history of serial murder in medieval Germany, focusing on notorious figures like Peter Niers, the "Werewolf" of Bedburg, and the legendary Christmann Gnipatanga. The narrator discusses how decentralized law enforcement, the printing press, and supernatural beliefs like werewolf panics shaped public fear and the perception of these outlaws. Detailed accounts of their crimes, torture-induced confessions, and brutal executions are examined to distinguish historical fact from folklore. The discussion highlights how society moralized these acts as demonic threats, creat…
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