I've heard the claim made more than a few times that Elizabeth Bathory wasn't actually a serial killer, but rather just got blamed for a lot of death due to others wanting to claim her wealth and estates. Is there any truth or evidence pointing to this version of events?

by vampyreprincess

I learned about the Countess Elizabeth Bathurst a lot when I was younger, purely because the idea of it all interested me but have lately been hearing a lot more of this theory that she never intentionally hurt anyone and it was all just a ploy for her land and other wealth. I'm just wondering if this is just an old conspiracy theory making it's new rounds on the internet or if there is any actual evidence or otherwise cause to think that the story is flipped.

NotJohnWelbourn

I really enjoyed this very in-depth answer from earlier this year by /u/orangewombat