28: Boston’s Serial Killer Nurse - “Jolly Jane” Toppan

During the late 1800s into the beginning of the 20th Century, the greater area of Boston, MA was plagued by a young female serial killer. Countless murders of the elderly and the sick were disguised as natural deaths. The perpetrator could have continued their murder spree for decades had her killings not become so personal. This is the story of Boston’s “Jolly Jane” Toppan whose claim, if true, makes her the most prolific serial killer in American History.Please support the show, and make sure to follow, share, rate, and leave a review. Visit shadesofmurder.com for more information about the episode and its creator.