The Werewolf of Allariz: The Horrifying True Story of Manuel Blanco Romasanta

hey everyone be history here we're about to unravel the chilling story of Manuel Blanco romasanta this man shrouded in mystery is often referred to as the Werewolf of alleries picture this it's the mid 19th century and a terrifying Legend is sweeping across Europe rumor has it that in Galicia located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula a werewolf is on the loose this creature is said to prey on women and children only to extract their body fat join us as we delve into this Eerie tale it's 1809 and amidst the quaint rural Landscapes of Galicia Manuel Blanco Romas Santa comes into the world his early years are like a puzzle filled with mystery and hardship growing up in a modest home romasanta finds himself wrestling with his identity from a tender age his birth certificate reads Manuela a name typically given to girls in Spanish culture leading his parents to believe they had a daughter until he turned eight as it turns out romasanta was grappling with hermaphroditism a condition where an individual has both male and female reproductive organs this Revelation coming so early in life leaves a lasting imprint on romasanta it instills in him a sense of confusion and a feeling of being an outsider in his own world as rasant navigated the tumultuous terrain of adulthood tragedy struck with the untimely demise of his spouse plunging him into a Vortex of grief and despair desperate to escape his sorrow romasanta abandoned his trade as a tailor and embarked on a journey of self-discovery traversing the length and breadth of Spain as a street Fender yet beneath his affable facad lay a tumultuous inner World plagued by insecurities fears and unresolved traumas it was during this period of wandering that Romas Santa's descent into darkness began in the year 1843 amidst The sundrenched Plains of Castilla ilon tragedy struck when the local baith vente Fernandez was found murdered over what seemed like a trivial debt accused of the sheriff's heinous demise romasanta led to the rugged mountains of Galicia evading the clutches of Justice in his absence he was condemned to 10 years in prison casting a shadow over his every move as he roamed the countryside as Romas Santa settled into the quaint mountain town that would become his Refuge the shadows of his past loomed large his diminutive stature standing at just under 4 feet and 7 in bellied the darkness that lurked within his soul sure enough strange occurrences began many women often with their children in tow crossed paths with Romas Santa only to vanish Without a Trace leveraging his standing in the community as a trusted vendor romasanta offered to guide these women and their families beyond the borders of Galicia in search of a better life however Romas Santa's offers of assistance concealed darker intentions his victims found themselves ens snared in a Labyrinth of Deceit with no Escape in sight only to be later found dead their fate sealed by his malevolent actions families bereft of loved ones clung to falsified letters penned by romasanta himself each missive falsely promising reassurance while concealing the Grim reality of their fate however the veil of deception could only hold for so long eventually Romas Santa's Own arrogance led to its unraveling his ponon for retaining the garments of his victims to to sell them later aroused suspicion among the populace igniting rumors of his malevolence Whispers of his alleged fabrication of soap rought from the extracted fat of his victims cast a PA over his reputation with each passing day his once secure Sanctuary crumbled beneath the weight of scrutiny until finally he was compelled to flee from the very town that had once harbored him in 1852 a complaint was finally lodged in the city of escalona alleging that Blanco deceived women and children into traveling with him so that he could kill them and remove their fat which he then sold he was arrested in September 1852 in the craggy peaks of Toledo this marked the end of his reign of terror and the beginning of his trial for the heinous crimes he had committed the courtroom became the stage for an unprecedented spectacle a accused of unspeakable crimes and claiming a supernatural defense Blanco's trial captivated the imagination and haunted the nightmares of those who followed his case Blanco faced judgment in cause number 1778 famously known as The Wolfman in the courts of allar this unprecedented litigation based on Blanco's claim of lycanthropy marked a chilling chapter in the annals of Spanish law a chapter never before or after witnessed in the country's history Blanco's defense was as audacious as it was bizarre with unwavering conviction he recounted a tale of transformation in the mountains of kuso claiming to have roamed as a wolf alongside two companions Antonio and Don henaro asserting that they too were cursed we attacked and ate a number of people because we were hungry he said yet when challenged to demonstrate his supposed metamorphosis in court Blanco claimed that he was now free free of a 133-year curse that had been lifted the previous week a convenient Twist of faith that spared him the scrutiny of transformation leaving many scratching their heads in disbelief as the trial unfolded details of Romas Santa's atrocities emerged they painted a portrait of a man consumed by Darkness 13 innocent Souls had fallen prey to his insatiable thirst for blood his professions be they tailor or vendor had served as veils to conceal his malevolent designs allowing him to insinuate himself into the lives of his victims with ease on April 6th 1853 Blanco's fate was sealed death by Gat with compensation ordered for each victim the trial spanning seven months and encompassing over 2,000 pages of testimony culminated in a chilling verdict that reverberated throughout the region leaving an indelible mark on the local community the legal Saga did not end with the trial appeals and deliberations dragged on for months ultimately the appeals court confirmed Blanco death sentence marking what seemed to be the end of his reign of terror however was it truly over in a twist of fate a French hypnotist known as Mr Phillips emerged as a key player in the case of the Werewolf of alarice offering A New Perspective he wrote to Jose decastro yosco the Spanish Minister of Justice suggesting Blanco's actions were due to a mental disorder and requested a stay of execution for further examination Queen Isabella the second intervened commuting Blanco's death sentence to life imprisonment by Royal order on the 13th of May 1854 Manuel Blanco Romas Santa's demise shrouded in mystery and speculation remains a topic of intrigue to this day the circumstances surrounding his death on December 14th 1863 have spawned a plethora of theories and conjecture while some sources point to illness as the cause of his demise others paint a more dramatic picture suggesting he met his end at the hands of a guard eager to witness his alleged transformation in October 2011 during a symposium and exhibition dedicated to Blanco's Legacy gysan researchers Felix and Castro vente unveiled some more Revelations they presented compelling evidence suggesting that Blanco's Final Chapter unfolded within the walls of the prison of suda on December 14th 1863 according to these accounts Blanco succumbed to stomach cancer a far cry from the sensationalized narratives that had long surrounded his name as we reflect on the legacy of Romas Sant let us not forget the lives that were lost and the families forever scarred by his actions may his story serve as a warning against the dangers of succumbing to the darkness within ourselves thank you for joining us on this captivating Journey Through History if you enjoyed this episode be sure to like share and subscribe to be history for more riveting Tales From the Past see you on the next video

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Length: 9min 27sec (567 seconds)

Published: Sun Feb 25 2024