Killer Kids: Jesse Pomeroy

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 himself See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.