MurdHer: Women in Crime

Episode 25: "Jolly" Jane Toppan

As a young, Irish immigrant in the late 1800's "Jolly" Jane Toppan faced many hardships. Sold into indentured servitude as a child, Jane went on to become a respected and well paid nurse, which is where her lust for death bloomed. What could have been an inspirational story of perseverance in the face of xenophobia took a dark turn. To this day it is unknown how many people she murdered, but it could be in the hundreds.

Episode 24: Myra Hindley | Moors Murders

Dani and Gabe discuss Myra Hindley, "the most hated woman in Britain", on this week's MurdHer: Women in Crime.

TW: Violence against minors.

Episode 23: Laurie "Bambi" Bembenek

Laurie Bembenek had been fired from her job as a police trainee. She tried to move on and got a new job and even got married. Life took a turn when her husbands ex wife was murdered and Laurie became the prime suspect. She had no alibi, motive, and the means to commit the murder... but this case isn't as clear cut as it seems

Episode 22: Catherine Wood and Gwendolyn Graham; The Lethal Lovers

Gwendolyn and Catherine met while working a nursing home. Sparks immediately flew and they fell deeply in love. Naturally, one day their conversation turned to murdering patients at the nursing home. What better way to prove your love than murdering helpless victims? Tune in to find out how it went!

Episode 21: Aileen Wuornos - America's First Female Serial Killer (Not Really)

Aileen Wuornos was called "America's first female serial killer" after murdering at least 7 men in 1989/90. More is known about her crimes than her past, but what we do know paints the picture of a young girl* who was taken advantage of at every turn. On this episode we dive into the history, murders, and eventual execution of AIleen Wuornos.

Episode 20: Juana Barraza

Juana Barraza had a rough start to life. After her mother passed away she moved away to start over. She started a career as a professional wrestler and things seemed to be looking up for her. However, she is now known as "The Old Lady Killer" and has been accused of murdering up to 49 women. 

Episode 19: Linda Hazzard, Starvation Heights

Linda Hazzard left her husband and 2 kids in the early 1900s to pursue a career in medicine. After becoming a doctor she opened a sanitarium that used fasting to treat anything from insomnia to cancer. Behind the walls of the sanitarium something sinister was going on. Linda was a master manipulator who targeted desperate people and convinced them to starve themselves to death under the guise of healing any ailments they may have. 

Episode 18: Stacey Castor; The Original Antifreeze Killer

Stacey Castor was a loving mother and wife. But then she changed her fate with a murderous twist. Just how far was she willing to go? Listen in for a while ride with plot twists galore!

Episode 17:Lynn Turner, The Antifreeze Killer

Happy April Fools! We have a special episode for everyone today that includes the infamous "antifreeze killer"!!!

Episode 16: Yolanda Saldivar

This week on MurdHer we talk about Yolanda Saldivar! She went from nurse to the fan base president for music star Selena. After gaining Selena's trust she committed the ultimate betrayal.