The number of missing girls in the surrounding villages grew alarming, and whispers of a bloodthirsty countess began to spread. People trembled at the mention of Erzsébet's name, and the Hungarian authorities eventually launched an investigation into her activities.
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In 1611, Erzsébet was found guilty of torturing and murdering over 650 young women. She was sentenced to life imprisonment in Čachtice Castle, where she would remain for the rest of her life.
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The court sentenced Erzsébet to life imprisonment in her castle, sealed off from the outside world. Her accomplices, including her loyal servants and a midwife, were put to death. Erzsébet was bricked up in a set of rooms with only small slits for air and food, where she remained until her death on August 21, 1614.