Publisher's Synopsis
Explore the chilling true crime stories of history's most notorious female killers in "Femmes Fatales." This gripping true crime anthology delves into the dark minds and twisted motivations of women who defied societal expectations to commit heinous acts. From poisonings to cold-blooded murders, each story unfolds with riveting detail, offering a spine-tingling journey into the depths of criminal psychology.
The cases, inspired by the popular true crime podcast 'Evidence Locker True Crime' have been hand-picked to investigate a variety of crimes; from a jilted lover who stalked her ex and ultimately killed him, to a socialite whose jealousy caused her to poison her friend to a professional wrestler whose troubled childhood drove her to do the unthinkable.
Cases included in this volume:
- Linda Ricchio - The Fatal Attraction Killer
- Marianne Bachmeier - Mother Vigilante
- Jessica Wongso - The Coffee Killer
- Suzanne von Richthofen - Deranged Daughter
- Nancy Kissel - Milkshake Murderer
- Lisa Montgomery - Fetal Abduction Murderer
- Lorraine Thorpe - Ipswich Murderer
- Juana Barazza - La Mataviejitas (Old Lady Killer)
- Cécile Brossard - Merciless Mistress
- Mary Ann Cotton - Victorian Poisoner
Immerse yourself in these bone-chilling narratives that expose the complex web of motives, emotions, and circumstances that led these women down the path of darkness. Each story is meticulously researched, providing a disturbingly intimate look at the lives of these female killers and the circumstances of their crimes.
