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Episode 527: Gilles de Rais Part III - Letters to Satan

Apr 1, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Modern-Day Parallel

  • Henry Zebrowski realized that Jared Fogle's 'pants' act mirrored Gilles de Rais's pre-murder performances.
  • Both used a 'show' to lure victims, with Fogle using his weight-loss pants and de Rais using theatrical displays.
INSIGHT

Church of Innocence

  • Gilles de Rais founded the 'Chapel of the Holy Innocence', a church that served as a cover for his crimes.
  • This act, along with his lavish spending, further alienated him from his peers and raised suspicions.
INSIGHT

Theatrical Manipulation

  • De Rais's theatrical productions, like his church, were a blend of extravagance and manipulation.
  • By creating a spectacle, he could control his image and distract from his darker pursuits.
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