Case File: Elizabeth Bathory
Case File #02
WHO
Countess Elizabeth Bathory (1560-1614)
The Blood Countess, Countess Dracula
WHEN
1590-1610
WHERE
Hungary
WHAT
Accused of torturing and murdering hundreds of women and girls. Believed to be between 80 and 650.
HOW
Tortured victims with needles, burning and biting off chunks of flesh. It is said she then bathed in the blood of her victims.
WHY
Believed that the blood would keep her looking young and healthy.
NOW
She was detained in the Castle of Csejte for the remainder of her life, where she died aged 54. It is argued that she was a victim of a conspiracy to gain access to her wealth and land.
