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Beast of Gévaudan | The Unknown Creature That Left a Bloody Trail in France for Years
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- Red Web
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 4212
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Summary
Examining the history and theories behind the Beast of Gévaudan and its trail of bodies. Was it a mythical beast, a pack of wild animals, or a serial killer? Support us directly: https://www.redwebpod.com It’s 1764, and France is reeling from a devastating war, when suddenly the southern countryside finds itself terrorized by an unknown predator. Even after the Royal Army seemingly hunts the creature down and presents a carcass to the king, a second wave of headless bodies begins to appear soon thereafter. Since then, the creature has sparked many conspiracies as to the true nature of these killings. Was this a prehistoric monster, a serial killer hiding amidst the chaos, or something else? Today, we uncover the grisly history of the Beast of Gévaudan. Sensitive topics: Child death, animal death Our sponsors: Head to http://TryFirstleaf.com/REDWEB to sign up and you'll get 50% off your first box PLUS free shipping for an entire year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices