The Mary Ann Cotton

In this episode, we uncover the story of Mary Ann Cotton, Britain’s first known female serial killer. This podcast delves into the 19th-century life of Cotton, a woman who poisoned up to 21 people, including her own children and husbands, to collect insurance payouts. Her chilling acts of murder, masked by claims of illness and misfortune, went undetected for years in Victorian England. We explore the investigation that finally exposed her deadly methods, leading to her trial and execution. Join us as we unravel the dark tale of Mary Ann Cotton, a case that shocked a nation and altered perceptions of female criminality.