The Murderess in History

Footnoting History

English - August 12, 2017 12:38 - 15 minutes - 24.4 MB - ★★★★ - 456 ratings
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(Lesley) Serial killers can be fascinating subjects. The men who hunt strangers are terrifying and interesting studies of the human mind. Yet women in history have also killed, and in some cases they have killed in large, unexpected numbers. In this episode, Lesley discusses five lesser-known serial killers from throughout history and analyzes how the female motivations from the past may differ from the more famous serial killers of modern day.