Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World The Beast of Gevaudan (Cryptid)
Feb 9, 2024
In 18th century France, the Beast of Gevaudan terrorized the countryside, killing over 100 people; theories range from a human serial killer to a hybrid wolf-dog creature; autopsy reports suggest it was a wild dog; witnesses describe its characteristics and behavior, including roaring calls and great strength.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Historical Context and First Recorded Attack
02:31 • 2min
The First Known Encounter
04:53 • 18min
The Reign of Terror
22:31 • 16min
Exploring Theories about the Beast of Gevaudan
38:43 • 2min
Investigating the Theory of a Human Serial Killer
41:07 • 16min
Autopsy and Predatory Behavior
57:07 • 15min
The Characteristics of the Beast of Gevaudan
01:12:33 • 17min
Conclusion, Follow and Sponsors
01:29:32 • 2min
France, 1764. A terrifying and unknown beast roams the countryside killing more than 100 men, women, and children, and injuring 200 more. A royal reward is even issued for its capture or death. Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli ask what made the beast so ferocious, why it attacked so many people, and what kind of beast it actually was.