'The Eunuch Maker': The Unsettling Tale of Marius Gustavson and His Livestreamed Surgeries

A new true crime series on Crime+Investigation UK explores the chilling activities of Marius Gustavson, who earned the moniker 'The Eunuch Maker' due to his broadcasted castrations.

This series, launched amid an active true crime scene in 2024 with shows like 'American Nightmare' and 'The Man with 1000 Kids,' unveils the startling journey of Gustavson, a Norwegian national who resided in London. In 2017, he personally underwent genital removal at the hands of a male escort, subsequently immersing himself in extreme body modification communities where he expressed an interest in performing similar surgeries on volunteers.

Adopting the title 'eunuch maker,' Gustavson conducted these surgeries in various private settings across London, live-streaming the events on his pay-per-view platform. Over four years, from 2017 to 2021, he amassed a total of nearly £300,000 (equivalent to $365,000) from these activities.

Reports indicated that his website attracted a substantial following, boasting over 22,000 registered users.

The authorities caught up with Gustavson in 2021 when the London Metropolitan Police launched an operation, codenamed 'Operation Vicktor,' to put an end to the unlawful surgeries and other activities he promoted online.

The Sentence and Scandal

In May 2024, Gustavson received a life sentence, with eligibility to apply for parole only after serving at least 22 years, contingent upon the parole board's decision.

He admitted to several charges including planning severe bodily harm with malicious intent, distributing indecent imagery of minors, and possessing extreme pornographic materials.

During the trial, Judge Mark Lucraft KC revealed shocking details, mentioning that Gustavson not only engaged in these surgeries but also partook in cannibalistic acts. The court heard that he cooked what appeared to be human testicles for consumption and retained other body parts as grotesque keepsakes.

Understanding the Mind of Gustavson

In defense, lawyers contended that Gustavson suffered from body integrity dysphoria, a mental condition where individuals feel certain healthy body parts don't belong to them.

His legal representative, Rashvinderjeet Panesar, argued that Gustavson's desire to alter his physical form became pronounced after his marriage dissolved in 2016, leading him to explore body modification as a means of expression. Panesar articulated that Gustavson believed there were others who shared his desires to transform their bodies.