Tea Time Crimes

Jolly Jane: America's First Female Serial Killer

Episode Summary

Join us as we travel through the life of America’s first female serial killer. By the late 1800s, “Jolly” Jane Toppan was considered the best private nurse in the Boston area. Of course, no one knew what Jane was up to in the early hours of the morning as she cared for her patients. By the time Jane was done with her “experiments,” nearly 30 people had died under her watchful eye. Tune in to find out how Jane Toppan was finally stopped and what kind of life led to such devastation.

Episode Notes

Join us as we travel through the life of America’s first female serial killer. By the late 1800’s, “Jolly” Jane Toppan was considered the best private nurse in the Boston area. Of course, no one knew what Jane was up to in the early hours of the morning as she cared for her patients. By the time Jane was done with her “experiments,” nearly 30 people had died under her watchful eye. Tune in to find out how Jane Toppan was finally stopped and what kind of life led to such devastation.

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Theme Music by Brad Frank

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