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Today in True Crime

April 12, 1869: Serial Killer Henri Landru Is Born

Today in True Crime

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True Crime, Education, History

4.42.4K Ratings

🗓️ 12 April 2021

⏱️ 13 minutes

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On this day in history, Henri Désiré Landru, also known as the "Bluebeard of Gambais," was born in Paris, France.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:45.7

On this day in 1869, serial killer Henri Desiree Landreux was born in Paris, France.

0:54.6

Landreux manipulated 10 women into agreeing to marry him, then killed them and burned their remains in an oven.

1:05.2

Welcome to Today in True Crime, a Spotify original from Parcast.

1:10.2

Due to the graphic nature of Landreux's crimes, listener discretion is advised.

1:16.4

This episode includes dramatizations and discussions of psychological abuse and murder that some people may find offensive.

1:18.3

We advise extreme caution for listeners under 13.

1:22.6

Today we're covering the birth of serial killer Henri Desiree Landreux, also known as the Bluebeard of Gambay.

1:30.9

Let's go back to Paris, France on April 12, 1869.

1:41.1

Aside from the fact that he was born to working class Catholic parents, little is known of Henri Desiree L'Andreux's early years.

1:49.0

But if there were any signs of the monster he eventually became, he hid them well.

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