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The First American Female Serial Killer (Pt 3)

47m · The Greatest True Crime Stories Ever Told · 16 Jan 08:01

Today’s episode is the finale of our three-part miniseries on “The First American Female Serial Killer", Jane Toppan.

The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.

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This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.

This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayer
Editorial Direction by Nora Batelle
Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein
Produced, edited,and directed by Mark Francis
Theme Music by Tyler Cash
Executive Produced by Scott Waxman, Mark Francis, and Jacob Bronstein

Special thanks to:

  • Mary Kay McBrayer, America’s First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster
  • Harold Schechter, Fatal
  • Harold Schechter, Murderabilia
  • And in case you’re interested in it, here’s a photo of what Hunyadi Mineral water looks like

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