Elizabeth Báthory was a Hungarian noblewoman born in 1560, known for her infamous reputation as one of history's most notorious female serial killers. She is believed to have tortured and murdered numerous young women, with some accounts claiming she sought to maintain her youth by bathing in their blood. Báthory's actions led to her arrest in 1610, and after a trial, she was confined to her castle for the rest of her life. Her story has inspired various legends and works of fiction, contributing to her status as a figure of horror in popular culture.