We’re continuing our 3-part miniseries on “The First American Female Serial Killer.” It’s a nineteenth century American tale about how an orphan turned indentured servant bootstrapped herself into a mad scientist murderer. In fact, one of the most prolific murderers in history. 

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This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.

This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayer
Editorial Direction by Nora Batelle
Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein
Produced, edited, and directed by Mark Francis
Theme Music by Tyler Cash
Executive Produced by Scott Waxman, Mark Francis, and Jacob Bronstein

Special thanks to:
Mary Kay McBrayer, America’s First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster
Harold Schechter, Fatal

We’re continuing our 3-part miniseries on “The First American Female Serial Killer.” It’s a nineteenth century American tale about how an orphan turned indentured servant bootstrapped herself into a mad scientist murderer. In fact, one of the most prolific murderers in history.  The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio. • Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/diversionpods">Diversion Audio on Instagram</a>  • Explore more: <a href="http://diversionaudio.com/" data-stringify-link="http://diversionaudio.com" data-sk="tooltip_parent">diversionaudio.com</a>  This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at <a href="http://www.marykaymcbrayer.com">www.marykaymcbrayer.com.</a> This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayer Editorial Direction by Nora Batelle Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein Produced, edited, and directed by Mark Francis Theme Music by Tyler Cash Executive Produced by Scott Waxman, Mark Francis, and Jacob Bronstein Special thanks to:
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.marykaymcbrayer.com/book">Mary Kay McBrayer, America’s First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fatal/Harold-Schechter/9781439182642">Harold Schechter, Fatal</a></li>
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The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told is an anthology podcast series of the most layered and engrossing true crime stories about female killers, cops, scientists, lawyers, scammers, activists, and more. Hosted by true crime writer, Mary Kay McBrayer, this podcast tells the stories in which women aren’t narrowly defined as victims, but instead are the protagonists.

The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told is an anthology podcast series of the most layered and engrossing true crime stories about female killers, cops, scientists, lawyers, scammers, activists, and more. Hosted by true crime writer, Mary Kay McBrayer, this podcast tells the stories in which women aren’t narrowly defined as victims, but instead are the protagonists.

The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told

The First American Female Serial Killer (Pt 2)

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