S. 5 Episode 31 - Starvation Heights

In this episode, Kat tells us all about Dr. Linda Hazzard - a "fasting doctor" without a medical degree who practiced what she believed was a cure-all treatment: fasting for weeks or months, giving enemas for hours every day, and massaging her patients like she was kneading dough for bread. Needless to say, she racked up a couple of dozen deaths in her care, had those patients sign over whatever fortunes they had left, and went on about her business. Did she really believe in this treatment, or did she find a grift that not only paid her well but also let her feed her murderous desires? You tell us! References:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linda_Hazzardhttps://www.historylink.org/File/7955https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/doctor-who-starved-her-patients-death-180953158/https://www.olallabaymarket.com/starvationheightshttps://www.onlyinyourstate.com/washington/starvation-heights-wa/https://www.newspapers.com/article/25947644/woman_fast_doctor_released_on_parole/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=H2ABAAAAIBAJ&sjid=fioDAAAAIBAJ&pg=974%2C3424475Please like, follow, and share this podcast - we're on all of the platforms! Oh, and please leave reviews so other true crime lovers can find us. If you are trying to get a hold of us, we can only respond via: Case Files with Kat and Ashley FacebookInstagramWe're here if you need us! NEVER hesitate to reach out! FOR HELP WITH STALKING OR CYBERSTALKING:https://rainn.org/news/resources-survivors-stalking-and-cyberstalkinghttps://www.stalkingawareness.org/FOR HELP WITH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:NATIONWIDE: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/IN HOUSTON AREA: https://www.bayareaturningpoint.org/ or call 24/7: (281) 286-2525FOR HELP WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT:https://rainn.org/resourcesFOR HELP WITH BULLYING:Text CONNECT to 741741 Need to Vent?Simply text HOME or HOLA to 741741 to reach a live volunteer Crisis Counselor. We are always here for you. Free, 24/7, confidential.INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES - YOU ARE N...