Episode 141A: Mary Ann Cotton

In this chilling episode of The Non Essentials Podcast, Rene takes us into the dark and twisted life of Mary Ann Cotton, Britain's first female serial killer. Born into poverty in the 19th century, Cotton left a trail of death in her wake, marrying multiple times and losing husbands, children, and lovers under suspicious circumstances. Was she an unlucky widow or a cunning poisoner driven by greed?

Join us as we unravel the macabre tale of how Mary Ann Cotton used arsenic to commit heinous crimes, becoming one of the most notorious figures in Victorian England. Discover the grisly details of her life, the investigation that led to her capture, and the ultimate fate that befell this deadly woman.

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