Female Criminals

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From callous killers to evil entrepreneurs, explore the psychology, motivations, and atrocities of female criminals. A Spotify Original from Parcast.

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Female Criminals episodes:

11.22.2022
Thanksgiving Special: Just Add Arsenic
Over the ages, arsenic has had many lives — beauty fad, household product, medical prescription… and weapon of choice wielded by killers everywhere from Alabama to ancient Rome. Brine your turkey, knead your dough, and listen to our Thanksgiving Special...
11.09.2022
Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt Pt. 2: Killer Grannies
Their sinister life insurance scheme had worked once — now, 74-year-old Helen and 72-year-old Olga were ready to strike again. But their “perfect murder” had a hitch: an insurance investigator who took a look at their policies, and found red...
11.02.2022
Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt Pt. 1: Friends Who Fraud
Their upbringings couldn’t have been more different, but by the time they meet, Helen and Olga have one important thing in common: They’re schemers, willing to bend the world to their will if it means making a quick buck. In...
10.26.2022
Lavinia Fisher, the Innkeeper from Hell
In South Carolina, legend tells of a woman who lured weary travelers to their deaths — turning her inn into a murder house. But there’s more to Lavinia Fisher’s story than bodies beneath floorboards. Was she really America’s first female...
10.19.2022
Sarah Winchester, Mistress of the Mystery House
After marrying the heir to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1862, Sarah Winchester was seemingly set for life. But while her finances never despaired, Sarah did — experiencing a string of tragedies that would haunt her. She built a...
10.12.2022
Mary Ellen Pleasant, the Millionaire Murderess
She was a singular woman in Gold Rush-era San Francisco: an entrepreneur, an abolitionist, and extraordinarily wealthy. But Mary Ellen Pleasant’s mere presence was enough to rattle her neighbors, and the accusations levied against her were enough to shock: she...
10.05.2022
Goody Cole, the Gruff Witch of New Hampshire
In the 17th century, a middle-aged woman remakes her life in New England. But her fresh start turns sour after her neighbors decide she’s a witch. Jailed several times over, Goody Cole is never quite able to reclaim her reputation......
09.28.2022
Cordelia Botkin Pt. 2
Listeners, we’re back with the finale of The Candy Box Killings from Solved Murders: 44-year-old Cordelia Botkin was the sole suspect in a murder-by-mail case that killed two sisters and involved two jurisdictions on two different coasts. Authorities knew she...
09.21.2022
Cordelia Botkin Pt. 1
Listeners, this week we’re sharing an episode of Solved Murders we think you’ll love: The Candy Box Killings. In the summer of 1898, two sisters died after eating chocolates they received in the mail. Their suffering was inexplicable — until...
09.14.2022
"Notorious" Nancy Clem Pt. 2
After the deaths of Jacob and Jane Young, Nancy Clem became a prime suspect. As a business partner of Young's, she had the motive. But at the time, it was unheard of for a woman to participate in a pre-meditated...
09.07.2022
"Notorious" Nancy Clem Pt. 1
She became financially stable after her husband’s death by loaning out money to friends in return for high-interest repayments. Once remarried, Nancy Clem went into business with two locals who ran a confidence game. But when one of them wanted...
08.31.2022
Abby Catt
Some people would do anything for family. Seventeen-year-old Abby Catt was one of those people. So when her dad and brother said they needed her for a bank heist, she said she would help. But her sense of loyalty would...
08.24.2022
“The First Porn Star” Candy Barr
In 1950s Texas, a teenage runaway sets clubs ablaze with her improvisational dance style. Then she starts making headlines. In today’s episode: the traumatic — and whirlwind — origins of her career, how a club owner manufactured her image as...
08.17.2022
Sante Kimes Pt. 3: Mother’s Orders
When her husband died unexpectedly, it brought Sante Kimes and her son Kenny closer together in an unexpected way. And without access to her husband's money, the two would need to take drastic action. Sante had the plans. Kenny just...
08.10.2022
Sante Kimes Pt. 2: Untouchable
She didn't want to pay for something if she could take it for free. And now that Sante Kimes had a millionaire boyfriend who could literally bail her out of any jam, she raised the stakes. Instead of stealing bread...
08.03.2022
Sante Kimes Pt. 1: Trading Up
In her early childhood, she didn't have much. So as Sante Kimes got older, she was motivated by one idea: enough is never enough. And even after she moved in with millionaire real-estate investor Kenneth Kimes, she continued to take...
07.27.2022
Elizabeth Holmes Pt. 2
As Elizabeth Holmes found more investors, she had to answer more questions about her company. But she always found a way to buy more time, hoping to turn her lies into truths — until a whistleblower contacted the Wall Street...
07.20.2022
Elizabeth Holmes Pt. 1
She burst into Silicon Valley promising to revolutionize healthcare. Her pitch was so convincing that she raised tens of millions of dollars. But the technology didn't work. Investors believed Elizabeth Holmes was on the cusp of something remarkable. Others claim...
07.13.2022
“The Black Widow of Texas” Betty Lou Beets Pt. 2
There was no debate over whether Betty Lou Beets killed two of her husbands. But there was great concern over her motivation. Did she do it out of fear or for money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
07.06.2022
“The Black Widow of Texas” Betty Lou Beets Pt. 1
All she really wanted in life was freedom. But Betty Lou Beets wound up trapped in abusive marriage after abusive marriage. It was only a matter of time before she would strike back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06.29.2022
Chelsea Manning Pt. 2
She initially struggled with her decision, but ultimately Chelsea Manning became the biggest whistleblower in American history. Though she did what she thought was right, it cost her her freedom. And while incarcerated, she faced a whole new set of...
06.22.2022
Chelsea Manning Pt. 1
She wanted to find structure and serve her country. But after joining the Army as an intelligence officer, Chelsea Manning felt American citizens weren't getting an accurate version of the country's overseas conflicts. So she sought out someone who could...
06.15.2022
"La Madrina" Sara Aldrete
Known to her followers as “La Madrina,” Sara Aldrete was targeted by a charming cult leader as part of a plot to make money and recruit new members. But as the animal sacrifices turned to human sacrifices, she realized it...
06.08.2022
Norma Wallace Pt. 2
Known as the Queen of the French Quarter, Norma Wallace raked in cash and protected her girls. But the one thing she couldn't protect was her heart. She fell in love with a younger man while she was in her...
06.01.2022
Norma Wallace Pt. 1
Growing up in poverty, Norma Wallace saw that neighborhood sex workers had nice clothes, sparkling jewels, and cash. So as a teenager, she pursued the trade — only to find that the real money was in management. Learn more about your...
05.25.2022
The Influencer: Belle Gibson Pt. 2
Belle Gibson’s diet and wellness business, The Whole Pantry, thrived off her devoted followers, who believed Belle had cured her brain cancer by eating healthy. She was an unprecedented sensation, backed by huge corporations. As her brand grew, so did...
05.18.2022
The Influencer: Belle Gibson Pt. 1
In 2012, after spending most of her childhood lying for attention, 20-year-old Belle Gibson turned to Instagram to find a new audience. She was a good photographer and an even better storyteller, but the content behind her posts were just...
05.11.2022
Brookey Lee West Pt. 2
After her husband’s body is found in the Sequoia National Forest, Brookey makes a fresh start in Las Vegas. Her mother Christine is once again by her side — until Christine’s body is discovered stuffed in a garbage can. Learn more...
05.04.2022
Brookey Lee West. Pt. 1
When Brookey Lee West was 7 years old, her mother shot the man she was having an affair with. Brookey vowed to never be like her mom. But as she became an adult and tried to establish her own identity,...
04.27.2022
Black Market Babies: Georgia Tann Pt. 2
Georgia Tann's adoption "business" was raking in money. She orchestrated adoptions for movie stars and politicians. She gave kickbacks to judges to look the other way. She was virtually untouchable. But all things come to an end. And it wouldn't...
04.20.2022
Black Market Babies: Georgia Tann Pt. 1
Georgia Tann built a career out of placing orphans into adoptive homes at a time when adoption carried a harsh stigma. While her enterprise might’ve started out of kindness, greed became her main motivation. She’d do anything to make a...
04.13.2022
“Teenage Ax Murderer” Clementine Barnabet
Panic spreads across Louisiana after multiple families are cut down by an ax murderer. Is this the work of a train-hopping serial killer? Or a voodoo cult allegedly led by a teenager? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
04.06.2022
"Mama" Peggy Ann Fulford
While Peggy Ann Fulford claimed to be a financial advisor, she was actually a con woman making a living by scamming professional athletes out of their money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
03.30.2022
Barbara Graham Pt. 2
Most Americans thought justice had been served when Barbara Graham was sentenced to death for the murder of Mabel Monahan. But after an interview was published with Barbara's version of events, people doubted her guilt. With a perjury conviction on...
03.23.2022
Barbara Graham Pt. 1
After a botched burglary led to the murder of 64-year-old Mabel Monahan in Burbank, California, an anonymous tipster gave police their first big break in the case. But was 29-year-old Barbara Graham pinned for a crime she never committed? Learn more...
03.16.2022
Cars, Cons & Elizabeth Carmichael Pt. 2
After losing favor in California, Liz fled to Texas where she hoped to start selling her three-wheeled car to a whole new market. But she didn't fare any better. Facing a list of charges, Liz went on the run again...
03.09.2022
Cars, Cons & Elizabeth Carmichael Pt. 1
She started out as a con woman who eventually had to go on the run. Once she had a fresh start, she became a charismatic businesswoman who could sell anything. But not everybody wanted to see her succeed. Learn more about...
03.02.2022
Kids Who Kill: Mary Bell Pt. 2
After the thrill of her first murder, Mary Bell decided to do it again. She found a new victim and – just like last time – walked away afterward, pretending to know nothing about it. But when detectives interviewed kids...
02.23.2022
Kids Who Kill: Mary Bell Pt. 1
By the time she was eight, Mary Bell had survived years of sexual and physical abuse. But as she got older, she realized she didn’t have to be the victim anymore. She could be the abuser. And in 1968, just before...
02.16.2022
The Ghost of Easterville
In the fall of 2011, a 17-year-old model struck up an online relationship with NBA player Chris “Birdman” Andersen. But someone else was pulling the strings of their ill-fated romance. From Crimes of Passion, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more...
02.15.2022
The Facebook Murders
When Jenelle Potter's crush, Billy Payne, started dating another woman, she used Facebook to spread rumors about the couple. But when a CIA agent contacted her parents, informing them that Payne was a threat to Jenelle's life, they took matters...
02.14.2022
The Talhotblond Case
An online love triangle between 18-year-old Tommy, 17-year-old Jessi, and 22-year-old Brian turned tragic when their romantic fantasy world collided with their harsh realities. From Crimes of Passion, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
02.09.2022
“Felony Barbie” Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder exuded confidence and glamour while starring in some of the 1990s most popular films. But on the inside, she was dealing with personal problems. And on a December day in 2001, she walked out of a Saks Fifth...
02.02.2022
Sex, Drugs & Sly-Grog Pt. 3: Sydney’s Razor Wars
In the 1920s, Sydney’s criminal underworld found a new weapon of choice: razors. Tabloids announced “razor mania” was sweeping the suburbs, and locals dubbed the inner-city “Razorhurst.” Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine, the reigning queens of vice, were never far...
01.26.2022
Sex, Drugs & Sly-Grog Pt. 2: Tilly Devine
From a young age, Tilly Devine had stars in her eyes. Born at the turn of the 20th century, she wanted to live a glamorous life. In her teens, she turned to sex work to achieve it. But if she...
01.19.2022
Sex, Drugs & Sly-Grog Pt. 1: Kate Leigh
In the 1920s and ‘30s, two crime bosses dominated Sydney’s criminal underworld. Kate Leigh and Tilly Devine were queens of vice, building their empires on alcohol, cocaine, and sex. They were also fierce rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
01.12.2022
Lisa Montgomery Pt. 2
In 2007, three years after Lisa Montgomery’s grisly crime, her trial began. What unfolded there, and in the decade following, put discussions of mental health, abuse, and the death penalty in the national spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
01.05.2022
Lisa Montgomery Pt. 1
In a gruesome 2004 crime, Lisa Montgomery strangled 23-year-old Bobbie Jo Stinnett before cutting her unborn child out of her. Montgomery’s own past was itself a trove of horror and abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
12.28.2021
Best of 2021: Murder on Cielo Drive
As we look ahead to the new year, we want to take one last chance to say thank you for the year that was — and present our "Best of 2021"! Please enjoy this episode from our fan-favorite podcast, Solved...
12.21.2021
“The Christmas Rapture” from Cults
On Christmas Eve nearly seventy years ago, Dorothy Martin and the Seekers stood outside in Chicago and sang carols. They were waiting for a spacecraft that would shepherd them away from Earth — and the impending apocalypse. In this Christmas...

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Female Criminals episodes:

Thanksgiving Special: Just Add Arsenic

Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt Pt. 2: Killer Grannies

Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt Pt. 1: Friends Who Fraud

Lavinia Fisher, the Innkeeper from Hell

Sarah Winchester, Mistress of the Mystery House

Mary Ellen Pleasant, the Millionaire Murderess

Goody Cole, the Gruff Witch of New Hampshire

Cordelia Botkin Pt. 2

Cordelia Botkin Pt. 1

"Notorious" Nancy Clem Pt. 2

"Notorious" Nancy Clem Pt. 1

Abby Catt

“The First Porn Star” Candy Barr

Sante Kimes Pt. 3: Mother’s Orders

Sante Kimes Pt. 2: Untouchable

Sante Kimes Pt. 1: Trading Up

Elizabeth Holmes Pt. 2

Elizabeth Holmes Pt. 1

“The Black Widow of Texas” Betty Lou Beets Pt. 2

“The Black Widow of Texas” Betty Lou Beets Pt. 1

Chelsea Manning Pt. 2

Chelsea Manning Pt. 1

"La Madrina" Sara Aldrete

Norma Wallace Pt. 2

Norma Wallace Pt. 1

The Influencer: Belle Gibson Pt. 2

The Influencer: Belle Gibson Pt. 1

Brookey Lee West Pt. 2

Brookey Lee West. Pt. 1

Black Market Babies: Georgia Tann Pt. 2

Black Market Babies: Georgia Tann Pt. 1

“Teenage Ax Murderer” Clementine Barnabet

"Mama" Peggy Ann Fulford

Barbara Graham Pt. 2

Barbara Graham Pt. 1

Cars, Cons & Elizabeth Carmichael Pt. 2

Cars, Cons & Elizabeth Carmichael Pt. 1

Kids Who Kill: Mary Bell Pt. 2

Kids Who Kill: Mary Bell Pt. 1

The Ghost of Easterville

The Facebook Murders

The Talhotblond Case

“Felony Barbie” Winona Ryder

Sex, Drugs & Sly-Grog Pt. 3: Sydney’s Razor Wars

Sex, Drugs & Sly-Grog Pt. 2: Tilly Devine

Sex, Drugs & Sly-Grog Pt. 1: Kate Leigh

Lisa Montgomery Pt. 2

Lisa Montgomery Pt. 1

Best of 2021: Murder on Cielo Drive

“The Christmas Rapture” from Cults