Gilles Garnier, the werewolf of Dole

In January 1573, the hermit Gilles Garnier was burned at Dole after confessing to killing and eating children in the form of a wolf.

1573 CE · 47.09, 5.49 · status: official

The account

Local authorities had authorised the population to hunt werewolves the year before. Witnesses claimed to have seen a wolf with Garnier's face.

Sources

1. Wikipedia: Gilles Garnier