Ep. 2: Arsenic & Old Lace: The Giggling Granny, Nannie Doss

Nannie Doss spent her life searching for the "perfect man" she read about in her favorite romance magazines. When reality failed to live up to the fantasy, she didn’t just file for divorce—she reached for the arsenic. For nearly three decades, husbands, sisters, mothers, and even her own children fell ill and died, leaving Nannie with a trail of insurance payouts and a smile on her face. In this episode, we’re breaking down the shocking confession that earned her the nickname the Giggling Granny and solidified her spot as one of the most prolific female serial killers in history. Content warning:This discussion includes sensitive topics such as child loss and filicide, domestic and sexual abuse, and detailed descriptions of poisoning. It may be particularly distressing for those sensitive to crimes involving family betrayal. Listener discretion is strongly advisedMusic:https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/graveyard-tangoLicense code: 6CU5MIMVDNS2IMAJ