MurdHer: Women in Crime

Episode 57: Joanna Dennehy

Joanna Dennehy is a rarity - a female serial killer. In a span of 10 days, she went on a killing spree that shocked the UK. Known for her cold demeanor and lack of remorse, Dennehy's case raises questions about the nature of evil and the factors that drive such heinous acts. This episode delves into her life, the details of her crimes, and the investigation that led to her capture. Join us as we explore the dark story of Joanna Dennehy and the impact of her actions.

Episode 56: Diamond in the Rough - 40 Elephant Gang

The 40 Elephant Gang was one of the most notorious all-female crime syndicates in London. Known for their cunning and ruthless tactics, they dominated the criminal underworld from the late 19th century through the 1950s. This episode delves into their intricate heists, the personalities that led the gang, and the legacy they left behind. While some view them as anti-establishment heroines, others see them as dangerous criminals. Listen in and decide for yourself where you stand on the legacy of the 40 Elephant Gang.

 

Sources:
https://www.ranker.com/list/diamond-annie-and-the-forty-elephants/genevieve-carlton

https://londondarktourist.com/female-gangsters-forty-elephants/

https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2023/the-queens-of-the-forties-1683/#:~:text=

Alice Diamond and the Forty Elephants, by Brian McDonald

Episode 55: Lucy Letby

Lucy Letby is one of the most notorious female serial killers in the U.K. She was accused and convicted of killing 7 infants under her care. Her sentencing was controversial, with some believing in her innocence, as discussed in a featured New Yorker article linked in our sources. However, within the U.K., she is widely seen as guilty. Tune in to hear the story and decide for yourself.

Note: At the time of this recording, Lucy Letby was not being re-tried. Her re-trial for the murder of Baby K began on 6/10/24.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-65813112

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/05/20/lucy-letby-was-found-guilty-of-killing-seven-babies-did-she-do-it

https://open.spotify.com/show/1Kzpxy1tGKf0G4z0i3PfIM

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-merseyside-65813112

https://www.thetimes.com/uk/law/article/lucy-letby-nurse-tried-kill-week-old-baby-with-insulin-tswp0zp58

https://tattle.life/wiki/lucy-letby-case/#allegations-amp-timeline

 

 

Episode 54: Stalker? I barely know her!

Do you like cinnamon? Then get ready for this case because it's chalk full of twists

Episode 53: Gypsy Rose Blanchard

On June 14, 2015 a welfare check was called in on DeeDee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard. The police enter to find DeeDee murdered and her severely disabled daughter, Gypsy, missing.

Once Gypsy is found the case is further flipped on its head. Tune in for another Dani Deep Dive and Gabe, who apparently has been living under a rock, get his mind blown.

Episode 52: Joann Curley

Joann Curley and Bobby were just recently married when tragedy struck. Bobby, a construction worker by trade, began getting sick and was diagnosed with a rare nerve disorder. A lucky meeting with a toxicologist, just before Bobby passed, would change everything.

Tune in, and hear both the story and Dani fight off her unhinged anxiety over how hard it was raining.

Episode 51: Casey Anthony

In July 2011, the Casey Anthony case captivated the nation. Accused of murdering her own 2-year-old daughter, Casey Anthony, a woman whose narrative is often punctuated by more falsehoods than truths, was found not guilty by a jury of her peers. Despite the legal verdict many are certain of her guilt.

Our latest episode delves deeper than ever before. Over 2 hours, Dani sifts through prosecution and defense narratives, court records, and interviews to present a comprehensive exploration of the case. Dani and Gabe find themselves facing a question no other case on MurdHer has ever raised: Despite Casey Anthony's very likely guilt in killing her daughter, was the jury correct in declaring her "not guilty"?

 

Sources:

Presumed Guilty by Jose Baez

Imperfect Justice by Jeff Ashton

https://www.biography.com/crime/casey-anthony

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=casey+anthony

https://www.vox.com/culture/23506125/casey-anthony-evidence-where-the-truth-lies-how-true-or-false

https://people.com/crime/where-is-casey-anthony-now/

https://www.reddit.com/r/CaseyAnthony/

https://www.businessinsider.com/where-is-casey-anthony-now

https://people.com/casey-anthony-case-complete-timeline-8422805

https://www.fox19.com/story/10165797/deputy-fired-over-his-poor-response-to-caylee-tip/

 

Episode 50: Alexandria and Anastasia Duval

It's episode 50!! On this very special episode; Dani covers the Maui Twin Yoga Case. Alexandria and Anastasia opened a very successful yoga studio. They even had a reality tv show lined up. Unfortunately things turned bad and they lost everything. The twins moved to Hawaii to find a new start.. but instead only found the end of the road.

It doesn't end there! Keep listening for HerStory - Dani covers the Fourty Elephants Gang!

 

Sources:

https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/what-to-know-alexandria-duvals-alleged-murder-in-hawaii.html

 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/trial-end-today-woman-accused-killing-twin-sister/story?id=52764738

 

https://www.thegenealogist.co.uk/featuredarticles/2023/the-queens-of-the-forties-1683/

https://people.com/crime/why-police-pushed-to-charge-a-twin-with-murdering-her-sister-by-driving-off-a-hawaiian-cliff/

 

https://www.oxygen.com/accident-suicide-or-murder/crime-news/alexandria-duval-not-guilty-twin-anastasias-accident-death

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbYzGZGpJK8

 

Episode 49: The Milkshake Murderer - Nancy Kissel

Nancy Kissel had everything from money to family and appeared to be living the dream. Unfortunately. to attain that lifestyle her husband worked 16+ hour days and she was mostly at home with the kids (and nanny). On November 6, 2003 policemen show up to their apartment and ask about her husband, who no one has seen for 4 days. Where is he?! Listen to find out.

 

Sources:

Poisonous Love, Snapped. Season 17 Ep 8 

Murderpedia

Crime Library

Investigation Discovery

Wikipedia

NY Mag

Episode 48: Kouri Richins

On this weeks episode of MurdHer, Dani covers the case of Kouri Richens. After a night of celebration Eric is found dead in his bed. What initially seems like a tragic brain aneurism turns out to be far more sinister. Find out how a cocktail, deleted texts, and bad decisions land Kouri in jail where she is still currently awaiting trial! Did she do it? Gabe thinks it’s obvious, but you decide!