Ep 16 - The Confined Woman of Poitiers: The Hidden Horror of Blanche Monnier

Welcome back to another episode of Scream and Sugar. In today's episode, Sahara takes us way back to the 1800s, guiding us through the dark and haunting tale of Blanche Monnier. Born into the lap of luxury in Poitiers, France, in 1849, Blanche was a woman of beauty and grace, admired by all who knew her. Yet, beneath the surface of this aristocratic idyll lay a sinister secret. At the age of 25, Blanche vanished from public view, her disappearance shrouded in mystery. It wasn't until 25 years later, in 1901, that the horrifying truth was revealed.The story of Blanche Monnier raises haunting questions about the nature of love, freedom, and the darkness that can lurk behind the façade of respectability. Join us as we explore the tragic life of Blanche Monnier and sip on coffee from local favorite, The Purple Bean. Case Notes: https://www.jstor.org/stable/40244293https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blanche_Monnierhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/blanche-monnierhttps://www.bestfranceforever.com/prisoner-in-her-bedroom-for-25-years-the-terrible-reason-why-blanche-was-locked-up/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scream-and-sugar-true-crime-coffee-hour--6015946/support.This content is not appropriate for all listeners; listener discretion is advised.  PS. Let's just umbrella all our content with a blanket statement: allegedly, supposedly! Stay spooky, squad.