Today on Killer Bites, we're diving into one of Italy’s most disturbing true crime cases — the chilling story of Leonarda Cianciulli, better known as The Soap-Maker of Correggio. A seemingly harmless fortune teller and soap shop owner, Leonarda held a dark secret: behind the walls of her home, she murdered three women and used their remains to craft soap and bake tea cakes. Yes, you read that right.

Her victims — Faustina Setti, Francesca Soavi, and Virginia Cacioppo — were lured in under the guise of new opportunities and spiritual guidance. But what followed was a gruesome series of ritualistic killings, all allegedly performed to protect her children from a family curse. What drove a mother to commit such horrific acts? Was it mental illness, a desperate belief in the supernatural, or cold-blooded calculation?

Today on Killer Bites, we dive into the chilling and heartbreaking story of Elisabeth Fritzl — a woman whose life was shattered by unimaginable abuse.

For over two decades, Elisabeth was imprisoned in a hidden basement built by her father, Josef Fritzl. Locked away from the world for 24 years, she endured relentless physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. During her captivity, Elisabeth gave birth to several children fathered by her father, living in a nightmare that seemed impossible to escape. This episode explores the terrifying control Josef held over Elisabeth, the tragic consequences of his twisted actions, and the resilience of a survivor who finally found freedom.

Join us as we uncover the dark secrets behind one of the most disturbing true crime cases in modern history.

In this video, we explore the disturbing case of Deanna Laney, a Texas mother who killed two of her children and severely injured the third after claiming to have received instructions from God. We delve into the evidence presented in court, the M'Naghten Rule, and how Laney ultimately avoided jail time despite being found guilty of murder. We also discuss her release from a state mental hospital and the implications of her current legal status.