The Worst Woman on Earth - Serial Killer Lizzie Halliday
News of the Times Episode 410 | 1879 - 1893
In 1893, one woman was given the unique appellation, locally and in the international papers, of “worst woman on earth”.  In some papers she was referred to as the “Jack the Ripper in female form” or “Jill the Ripper”.
Sadly, Lizzie Halliday, clearly suffering from severe mental health issues, was not placed consistently into care until a multitude of people had been murdered by her.  Even within the mental institute she was sentenced to, her killing spree continued.
We look at this notorious and sad case that transfixed the paper around the world.
For those who like the unusual, toady’s further particulars segment looks at a skeleton found in an abandoned insane asylum….creepy.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
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https://youtu.be/p27_HuNNZEs
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1844 & 1878: Stories of Jealous and Jilted |  EP323
https://youtu.be/Q5fjRDO-olY
1831 & 1835: Killing to Catch a Husband |  EP328
https://youtu.be/s1OjZVdEfgw
1894: The Achill Atrocity |  EP332
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1843: Evil Allan Mair |  EP336
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1912: The Reverend and the Sunday School Teacher |  EP341
https://youtu.be/dJDnwXjKgxE
1881 & 1897 & 1905: Till Death Do Us Part – Wedding Day Murders |  EP345
https://youtu.be/9Dq3D_iDvDc
1929 - 1930: Astounding American Tales Of Crime |  EP349
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