She was a loving mother, a grieving widow–and one of America’s most prolific female serial killers. In the 19th century, Norwegian immigrant Belle Gunness lured wealthy suitors to her Indiana farmhouse through newspaper ads promising love, fortune, and a fresh start—only for them to strangely disappear. What investigators discovered when they visited her home would leave behind one of the most chilling mysteries in American true crime history. Follow us on Instagram: @watchhercookpodcast Sources: How the farm girl became the butcher of lonely men Butcher of Men’: A murderous woman thrives in a credulous era 100 year mystery: did she commit murder? Belle Gunness: Poisonous Pen Belle Gunness- crime library Belle Gunness- murderpedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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