23: Black Widow Mary Ann Cotton

This week we dive into the story of Mary Ann Cotton, whom criminologists have dubbed Britain’s First Female Serial Killer, and look at how this black widow got away with murdering an estimated 13 children, 3 husbands, and many others, with all their deaths being blamed on a variety of common Victorian diseases and ailments.FURTHER READING:Mary Ann CottonDark Angel MiniseriesMary Ann Cotton | Biography, Murders, Trial, & ExecutionDark Angel: How were Mary Ann Cotton’s terrible crimes uncovered?Plymouth's forgotten serial killer who murdered her own childrenMary Ann Cotton and Arsenic Poisoning in the Victorian EraMary Ann Cotton - Poison - Arsenic - Aerial Killer - Mary RobsonThe Most Evil Women in History by Shelley Klein-----------------------------------------------Like the show? Give us a rating and review!Follow us on social media:FacebookInstagramSquaremileofmurder.comSupport us:PatreonOther support options