We’re continuing our 3-part miniseries on “The First American Female Serial Killer.” It’s a nineteenth century American tale about how an orphan turned indentured servant bootstrapped herself into a mad scientist murderer. In fact, one of the most prolific murderers in history.

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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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.