Welcome to this gripping episode of the Murder Mitten Podcast, hosted by Molly, where we delve into a notorious murder case from Williamston, Michigan. Today, we explore the story of Martha Haney, infamously known as Michigan's Lizzie Borden, who committed a gruesome crime that shook the small town in 1897.
Martha lived with her husband, Alfred Haney, and his elderly mother, Mariah, in a turbulent household filled with relentless conflicts. The tension peaked on April 23, 1897, when a horrifying incident unfolded – leading to Mariah's brutal murder.
In this episode, we unravel the chilling details of that fateful day and examine Martha's troubled past and mental health struggles, shedding light on her potential diagnosis with paranoid schizophrenia, a condition not recognized at her time.
Join us as we navigate this haunting tale, exploring the complexities of mental illness and the tragic story of Martha Haney, offering a contemplative perspective on historical cases of criminal insanity.
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To Hell I Must Go: The True Story of Michigan's Lizzie Borden: Sadler, Rod: 9781478751038: Amazon.com: Books
