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Apr 17, 2023 · Learn about the disturbing true stories of female serial killers who murdered for money, attention, or sadism. From Belle Gunness to Elizabeth Bathory, discover the motives and methods of history's most ruthless women.
- Kaleena Fraga
- The Blood Countess’, Elizabeth Báthory (1560-1614) Countess Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed was a Hungarian noblewoman and reputed serial killer of hundreds of young women in the 16th and 17th centuries.
- Giulia Tofana (1620-1659) Though not a direct killer herself, Giulia Tofana provided poison that killed hundreds of men in 17th-century Italy. Born in Palermo in 1620, when she was young her mother was executed for killing her father with poison.
- Mary Ann Cotton (1832-1873) Mary Ann Cotton is thought to be Britain’s first female serial killer. She is suspected of having murdered around 21 people using arsenic as a way of claiming life insurance payments.
- Amelia Dyer (1836-1896) Amelia Dyer is credited as being one of the most prolific murderers in British history, having killed more than 400 infants. Trained as a nurse but widowed in 1869, Dyer turned to baby farming to support her family.
Jul 1, 2018 · Female serial killers are just as horrifying and dangerous as male ones. From the "Little Old Lady Killer" to the "soap maker of Correggio," here are some of the most notorious cases of all time.
- Adriana Belmonte
- Henry Blodget
Jan 3, 2022 · Learn about the 13 most notorious women serial killers in history, from Aileen Wuornos to Rose West. Discover their motives, methods, victims and outcomes in this true crime article.
Mar 12, 2019 · Learn about the twisted tales of 15 women who committed horrifying, barbaric acts of murder. From Nannie Doss to Elizabeth Báthory, these are some of the worst women killers in history.
- Steven Casale
A list of 69 pages of American women who have committed serial murders, with links to their articles. The list may not be up to date and includes some diffusing subcategories of the parent category.
Sep 23, 2021 · Learn about the most notorious female serial killers in history, from Aileen Wuornos to Rosemary West. See photos, facts, and stories of these women who killed for various reasons and were caught or executed.
