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Ep 59 - Peter Niers And The Devil's Hand

Season 2, Ep. 59

We're heading to 17th century Germany this week for the tale of serial killer and possible black magician Peter Niers, said to have slaughtered more than 500 people.

Was he really in league with the devil? What would you confess to under torture? And would you ever forget seeing the gun-toting, broadsword-wielding goat? 

This week's secret ingredient is...bathtub gin!

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