59 – Ellen Halbert & Elizabeth Báthory

This week, Jeff shares the truly horrific and inspiring survival story of Ellen Halbert, a victim of a brutal attack in Austin, Texas, who turned her trauma into a life of advocacy and justice reform. Sam dives into the haunting tale of Elizabeth Báthory, the Hungarian countess often labeled as one of history’s most prolific female serial killers. Her legend involves the torture and murder of hundreds of young women between 1590 and 1610.Visit us on Linktree for the collection of links, Instagram, or email us at [email protected]’s sources: “Joseph’s Hammer” (2015) – IMDb The Ellen Halbert Story – Joseph's HammerSam’s sources: Elizabeth Báthory – Wikipedia Elizabeth Bathory – Britannica New Theory on the Blood Countess – CBS News Elizabeth Bathory – Biography.com Bathory’s Torturous Escapades – History.com