Episode 11: The Curious Case of Peter Stumpp
In this week's addition to Serial Killer month Crow and Fern tackle one of the toughest cases yet-- Peter Stumpp. Accused of 16 murders and all manners of werewolfery, Peter was put to death in the late 16th century. But did he do the crime? Fern gives us the facts in this shocking case filled with twists and turns you won't see coming. Even if you think you know the story of Peter Stumpp, this retelling will surprise you. Listen to the facts and decide for yourself what you think happened-- and then let us know your thoughts on our social media! Intro music: Beeckmans: Hymne for Theremin, Oboe, String Quartet and Piano (2018) - The Alba Septet (Listen to the whole thing on youtube, you'll thank us later). Outro music: Magic Hour by Three Chain Links Social Media Accounts: Instagram: crowandfernsguide TikTok: crow_and_ferns_guide Twitter: @Crow_and_fern Email: crowandfernsguide@gmail.com Further Reference: 1) A True Discourse. Declaring the Damnable Life and Death of One Stubbe Peeter, a Most Wicked Sorcerer Original English Pamphlet, 1590 (There was a German one, but it did not survive) https://www.faculty.umb.edu/gary_zabel/Courses/Phil%20281b/Philosophy%20of%20Magic/Arcana/Witchcraft%20and%20Grimoires/weredoc.html 2) Truthful and Frightening Description of the many Sorcerers or Witches: An English Translation https://danarehn.com/2022/01/02/truthful-and-frightening-description-of-the-many-sorcerers-or-witches-an-english-translation/ 3) Historical Analysis of Peter Stumpp by Dana Rehn https://danarehn.com/2022/05/04/werewolf-petter-stump/ 4) Broadsheet - talking paw https://danarehn.com/2021/05/22/the-execution-of-werewolf-petter-stump/ 5) Confession Broadsheet https://danarehn.com/2021/05/23/franz-hogenberg-petter-stump-broadsheet/