152: Lights, Camera, Murder: The Green Widow

On today's show we discuss how an immigrant community was decimated by a deadly flood of molasses, and the corrupt culprit almost got away with it.

On today's mini-episode I debut a new hair color and we discuss an unsuspecting English serial killer named Mary Ann Cotton.

On today's show we talk sex, greed, and murder as we explore the crimes of a woman known as The Green Widow. Full video version of this episode available on Spotify & YouTube. *DISCLAIMER: This content is for entertainment and informational purposes only. All allegations, theories, and unproven claims are presented as such and should not be taken as established fact. Opinions expressed are those of the host. No liability is assumed for the accuracy of third-party claims or information.*

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On today’s show we become acquainted with the iconic Medici family and learn how they went from being regular-degular commoners to the most powerful families of the 15th century. We will run through their rise and fall and set the stage for a new generation of icons to take center stage.