MurdHer: Women in Crime

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!

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.

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. 

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. 

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!

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

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. 

When Kim Cargill faced the possibility of losing her child to protective services, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She lured her babysitter into her car and then murdered her to prevent her from testifying. Find out how far this mom was willing to go to keep her kids.

Christine Paolilla had a rough start to life. She lost her father at a young age and then had to move in with her grandparents when her mom began abusing drugs. On top of this all, she developed alopecia and became an outcast. Her life was changed by 2 popular girls who taught her how to fit in. They became her best friends. On July 18, 2003 Christine and her boyfriend brutally murdered her best friends as well as 2 other people. 

Mary Mallon moved from Ireland and worked her way up the social ladder landing the prestigious job as a cook in New York in the early 1900s. Wherever she worked death and sickness would inexplicably follow. As an asymptomatic carrier of typhoid back when nobody knew that asymptomatic carriers existed Mary managed to spread disease at an alarming rate.