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EPISODE · Oct 26, 2025 · 10 MIN

Mary Ann Cotton: Britain’s First Female Serial Killer Explained

from Crimes of Passion & Domestic Tragedies

Mary Ann Cotton: Britain’s First Female Serial Killer ExplainedStep inside the chilling true story of Mary Ann Cotton — Britain’s first recorded female serial killer. Between the 1850s and 1870s, Mary Ann used arsenic-laced tea to murder her husbands, children, and family members for life insurance money. This episode uncovers her early life, her methods, the shocking death trail she left behind, and the twist that finally exposed her crimes.If you’re a fan of historical true crime, Victorian-era murders, or psychological investigations into female serial killers, this is a story you won’t forget.👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more true crime history!

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Mary Ann Cotton: Britain’s First Female Serial Killer ExplainedStep inside the chilling true story of Mary Ann Cotton — Britain’s first recorded female serial killer. Between the 1850s and 1870s, Mary Ann used arsenic-laced tea to murder her...

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