The Soap Maker of Correggio (Leonarda Cianciulli's Ritual Murders)

⚠️ WARNING: This episode contains very disturbing material involving graphic violence, cannibalism, and murder. Viewer and listener discretion is strongly advised.Join the Wyrdo's, Craig and Andy, as they venture into the darkest corners of true crime history. This time, they are exploring the macabre tale of Leonarda Cianciulli, a mother whose horrifying acts in 1940s Italy earned her the chilling nickname, "The Soap Maker of Correggio."This is a story of obsession, twisted superstition, and a mother’s love warped into something truly monstrous.In This Episode:The Soap Maker: The life of Leonarda Cianciulli, a mother driven to extreme violence by a bizarre, twisted superstition and the fear for her children.The Ritualistic Murders: The chilling details of how she lured three women to her home and executed the ritualistic murders.The Shocking Confession: We dive into the horrifying and calm details of her confession, where she described the meticulous, macabre process of how she used their bodies to create soap and tea cakes.The Bizarre Trial: The legal battle that followed and how Leonarda Cianciulli cemented her place as one of the most terrifying figures in true crime history.Stay Wyrd!Resources: If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 or the Samaritans are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 116 123. Or a personal favourite of mine actually is Mind, which you can call on 0300 102 1234. I have used their services in the past. They are very good. For those outside of the UK, please look for a similar service.www.wyrdwessex.co.ukBuy our merch hereWritten by Craig Brooks and hosted by Craig Brooks and Andy StevensEdited by Craig BrooksIntro music by Leonell Cassio - The Paranormal Is Real (ft. Carrie) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.