A Murderess Affair

Susan Atkins aka "Sadie Mae Glutz"

"Woman, I have no mercy for you." 
Some of the most callous words uttered during trial are attributed to Susan Atkins, also known as "Sexy" Sadie Mae Glutz. In this episode, we dive in to her life and learn more about the atrocious crimes she committed. https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/susan-atkins
 

The Legend of Lavinia Fisher

Lavinia Fisher, well known as America's first female serial killer. Her legend says that she and her husband John Fisher killed an unknown number of people, using her seductive wiles, poisoned tea, and trapdoors built in to their hotel. Or did she? Historians are now questioning the validity of the legend that Lavinia Fisher has left behind, and in this episode we dive in to both the truth and the fiction! 

Catalina de los Rios y Lisperguer aka "La Quintrala"

Short and sweet episode! All about the infamous Catalina de los Rios y Lisperguer. Born in 1604, La Quintrala" grew up in a family of rich landowners, and had a cruelty in her that would expand to the slaves she owned, the tenants on her land, lovers who spurned her, and anyone she felt was beneath her. 

The "Lady Bluebeard": Belle Gunness

"Lady Bluebeard", "Hell's Belle", and the "Black Widow" are a few of the names that the horrific serial killer Belle Gunness is known by. Born in 1859, Belle Gunness has a confirmed total of 12 and may have as many as 40 or more victims. She's considered to be one of America's first Black Widows, and the mystery behind her story is one that has perplexed historians and true crime fans alike.  

A Murderess Affair: Locusta of Gaul

The murderess of the week is Locusta of Gaul. Fun fact, historians actually believe that she is the first recorded serial killer in human history. Locusta of Gaul had a really fun nickname, “Locusta the Poisoner.” She took her calling really seriously, and created hundreds of poisons to help dispatch enemies of her clients in new and interesting ways.

A Murderess Affair: The Pirate Queen Cheng I Sao

If there is anyone who could be classified as "winning" at being a pirate, then I think it would definitely be Cheng I Sao. I'd love to see a movie about her life, because it was epic.  She was the commander of an estimated 70,000 people, and she had the government completely under her control. This is the amazing and often unheard of life of the Pirate Queen Cheng I Sao.