EPISODE · Jul 5, 2016 · 25 MIN
Killer Kids: Jesse Pomeroy
from Once Upon A Crime
In 1872, fear gripped the streets of South Boston as a chilling string of murders unfolded—committed by a boy barely in his teens.This episode dives deep into the twisted mind of Jesse Pomeroy, America’s youngest known serial killer, whose brutal crimes shocked the nation and left a lasting scar on 19th-century Boston.We unravel the dark story behind his violent spree, explore his disturbing upbringing, and examine how a child became a monster in plain sight. Was he born evil—or made that way?📚 Further reading:– The Wilderness of Ruin by Roseanne Montillo– Fiend by Harold Schechter– The Autobiography of Jesse H. Pomeroy written by himselfSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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This episode explores the chilling case of Jesse Pomeroy, a teenage boy who became one of America’s youngest and most brutal serial killers in 19th-century Boston.
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