Serial Killer Gilles de Rais (aka) Baron de Rais, Bluebeard, Barbe bleue, was active for 16 years between 1420-1435, known to have ( 80 confirmed / 200 possible ) victims. This Serial Killer was active in the following countries: France

Gilles de Rais was born in Champtocé-sur-Loire, commune in Maine-et-Loire, France. He was raised by both parents until (Age 10), his maternal grandfather, Jean de Craon. He had at least one brother, René de La Suze. His father, Guy II de Laval-Rais. His mother, Marie de Craon.

Gilles de Rais a bisexual, pedophile male citizen of France. He married Catherine de Thouars of Brittany in 1420. He had one daughter, Marie.

Prior to his spree he had commited crimes.

In 1420 Gilles de Rais started his killing spree, during his crimes as a serial killer he was known to torture, rape, mutilate, and murder his victims. He was known to kill victims at his own home. At least one victim was tied, bound, or otherwise restrained during the crime. At the time of his crimes he was living with his caste in Machecoul, Loire-Atlantique, France, where he was known to work as a military personnel, serial killer.

He was arrested on September 15th 1440, convicted on October 25th 1440, sentenced to death by hanging while being burnt alive at a prison on the Island of Nantes in Nantes, France. He was convicted on charges of murder, witchcraft and other possible charges during his lifetime. Gilles de Rais was executed on October 26th 1440.

Gilles de Rais died on October 26th 1440, cause of death: capital punishment, executed by hanging while being burnt alive at a prison on the Island of Nantes in Nantes, France.