Bokkenrijders

The Bokkenrijders were an 18th century gang in the regions of Loon and Overmaze, located in today's south of Limburg and west of Belgium. Members of this gang are said to have formed a pact with the devil. According to legend, as well as some trials, members flew around on massive goats, which allowed them to commit multiple robberies in a single night. Hence their name, which literally translates to Goat Riders. It is unclear how many people died during the Bokkenrijders trials, but estimates vary from 400 to 1030, making it not only the last, but also the biggest witch trials in history.