In 1819, Lavinia and John Fisher were arrested in Charleston, SC after beating up a couple of travelers. Their case ballooned from accusations of assault to a charge of highway robbery—and a double death sentence. Today, Lavinia is remembered as America’s first female serial killer. What in the world happened? 



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In 1819, Lavinia and John Fisher were arrested in Charleston, SC after beating up a couple of travelers. Their case ballooned from accusations of assault to a charge of highway robbery—and a double death sentence. Today, Lavinia is remembered as America’s first female serial killer. What in the world happened?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Criminal Broads is a true crime + history podcast about wild women who’ve ended up on the wrong side of the law, whether for leading a cult, serially murdering their husbands, swindling billionaires, or faking ectoplasm. The podcast is hosted by Tori Telfer, author of “Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History.”

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They say Lavinia Fisher was America’s first serial killer—but then where are the bodies?

The Devil's Bride: Lavinia Fisher

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In a small town in early 20th century Hungary, the women are desperate. Their husbands are PTSD-riddled WW1 vets. They have no money to feed their children. They have only Auntie Suzy, who walks around with vials of something she calls her "solution" in her pockets. 

In a small town in early 20th century Hungary, the women are desperate. Their husbands are PTSD-riddled WW1 vets. They have no money to feed their children. They have only Auntie Suzy, who walks around with vials of something she calls her "solution" in her pockets.&nbsp;

The Angel Makers

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A lover's quarrel, the sound of a bang!—and suddenly our girl's in court. She tells the story one way. Her neighbors tell it another. And her expensive lawyer is really, really good at his job...

A lover's quarrel, the sound of a bang!&mdash;and suddenly our girl's in court. She tells the story one way. Her neighbors tell it another. And her expensive lawyer is really, really good at his job...

Poor Little Rich Gun Girl: Elvira Barney, Part Two 

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Elvira spent her days dining out, drinking champagne, and waving pistols around at the various men who hurt her feelings. And then she met a new lover...

Elvira spent her days dining out, drinking champagne, and waving pistols around at the various men who hurt her feelings. And then she met a new lover...

Poor Little Rich Gun Girl: Elvira Barney, Part One 

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The Devil's Bride: Lavinia Fisher

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