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00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:03:28 Conomor the Accursed 00:08:53 Affair of the Rue des Marmousets 00:15:32 Gilles de Rais 00:26:50 The Werewolves of Poligny 00:32:42 The Hermit of Dole 00:40:07 The Demon Tailor of Châlons 00:46:03 Crime and Punishment in Medieval France 00:55:04 Thoughts and Conclusions Sources and Further Reading Jacques du Breul (1612) – Théâtre des antiquitez de Paris. Early 17th-century Parisian guidebook chronicling the legend of the barber and pastry-chef murderers on rue des Marmousets. Alain Bouchart (1514) – Les Grandes Chroniques de Bretagne. Breton chronicle that includes the legend of Conomor the Accursed and his wife-murders, an early Bluebeard prototype. Trial of Gilles de Rais (1440) – Original trial records and confessions (as compiled in modern editions such as Georges Bataille’s “Le Procès de Gilles de Rais”). Primary source testimony about Gilles de Rais’s crimes and his execution. Jean Benedetti (1971) – Gilles de Rais: The Authentic Bluebeard. Scholarly biography analyzing the life, trial, and myths surrounding Gilles de Rais, with reference to primary sources. Sabine Baring-Gould (1865) – The Book of Were-Wolves. A Victorian-era study of werewolf folklore that documents historical cases, including the 1521 Poligny trial and the 1573 Gilles Garnier affair, using contemporary accounts. Montague Summers (1933) – The Werewolf. A comprehensive work by an early 20th-century demonology scholar, summarizing numerous werewolf trials and legends; includes the Châlons “Demon Tailor” case and others from France. Executed Today (2017) – Entry “1573: Gilles Garnier, loup-garou”. A modern historical blog that provides a detailed narrative of Gilles Garnier’s crimes and trial, citing translated trial records and secondary analyses. Jonny Wilkes (2025) – “Was Gilles de Rais really history’s first recorded serial killer?” – HistoryExtra. A recent article examining Gilles de Rais with a critical perspective on the evidence and historiography. Mike Dash (2015) – “The Breton Bluebeard” – A Blast From The Past blog. Investigates the legends of Bluebeard, focusing on Conomor and Gilles de Rais, with references to medieval Breton sources and saintly legends. Jacques Chiffoleau & Claude Gauvard (1990s) – Academic writings on medieval crime and justice (as cited in modern works). These medieval historians provide context on legal procedures, the role of public rumor (fama), and the caution needed in interpreting inquisitorial confessions. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @asmr_historian   Support the channel on Patreon:   / asmrhistorian   Merch: https://histmerch.shop/ Step into the dark past of medieval France and uncover the chilling stories of its most infamous serial killers. This video explores real historical cases of murder, superstition, and fear that gripped villages and cities long before modern policing. From nobles turned killers to peasants driven by madness, discover how medieval society understood crime, punishment, and evil itself. Perfect for true crime fans, history lovers, and anyone intrigued by the darker side of the Middle Ages. Information sourced from Wiki, Gutenburg, JSTOR, primary and secondary sources. All information is congruent with archaeological and history evidence at the time of recording.