EP 395 - Elizabeth Jane Croom Bellamy and Ilse Koch

Donna explores the life of Southern writer Elizabeth Jane Croom Bellamy, whose work reflected the grief and moral struggles of post–Civil War America. Her story reveals a woman navigating loss, legacy, and the expectations of her time. Kerri covers Ilse Koch, the infamous “Witch of Buchenwald,” whose brutality toward concentration camp prisoners became a symbol of human cruelty. Her case exposed the terrifying depths of power and corruption during the Nazi regime. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Head to www.betterhelp.com/apc for 10% off you first month.  This episode is sponsored by Select Quote. To find life insurance that fits your needs, head to www.selectquote.com/creep to save more than 50% today! If you have any local true crime, local urban legend/lore, ghost stories.. we want them all!! We want to hear from YOU. Especially if you have any funny Ambien stories! Email us at [email protected] Join The Creepinati @ www.patreon.com/theAPCpodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices