These true stories are even scarier than horror movies
Sometimes reality is stranger than fiction. Check out these six stories that are creepier and more terrifying than most horror movies. They're sure to make your skin crawl!
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Check out 8 photos now Zombies - During the Renaissance in Italy, a syphilis epidemic deformed many people's bodies. The symptoms made them think there were monsters...
Animal genocide - 750,000 pets were killed in Britain over one week during World War II. The reason? A committee called on citizens to get rid of animals in view of future food shortages.
The Hyena of Auschwitz - Irma Grese was a concentration camp guard during World War II. Sadistic and excited by the suffering of others...
...she cut off women's breasts, sending the prettiest ones to the gas chambers. She ended up being executed for war crimes in 1945, at the age of 22...
'The Silent Sisters' - June and Jennifer Gibson were Welsh twins. They had a speech impediment and could only understand and communicate with each other. Separated as teenagers and then reunited once again...
...they wrote strange stories and engaged in criminal activities. June didn't start talking until after the death of her sister Jennifer, at the age of 30.
Gilles de Rais - He is one of history's most infamous serial killers. He was Joan of Arc's comrade-in-arms during the 100 Years War. A perverted sadist, he allegedly tortured and raped several minors.
Ed Gein - This serial killer inspired films like 'Psycho.' Fascinated by female anatomy, he killed and skinned a dozen of his victims. He then dressed himself with their skin, pretending to be his mother. Creepy to say the least.
