Thanksgiving Special: Just Add Arsenic

Thanksgiving Special: Just Add Arsenic

Author: Parcast Network November 22, 2022 Duration: 40:41
Over the ages, arsenic has had many lives — beauty fad, household product, medical prescription… and weapon of choice wielded by killers everywhere from Alabama to ancient Rome. Brine your turkey, knead your dough, and listen to our Thanksgiving Special on the regime-changing, assassination-aiding King of Poisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Behind every headline, there’s a deeper story waiting to be unraveled. The Female Criminals podcast from Parcast Network steps into that space, moving beyond sensational news clips to examine the lives and choices of women who have committed serious crimes. Host Elizabeth Millner guides each episode with a focus on context, exploring how history, societal pressures, and personal psychology intersect to create a compelling and often tragic narrative. This isn't just about what they did, but about the complex circumstances that led there. You’ll hear detailed accounts of famous and lesser-known cases, each one challenging simplistic notions of guilt and innocence. The analysis delves into the hidden motives and the startling twists that define these legal stories, all while treating the subject with a necessary depth. As a series that sits at the crossroads of true crime, history, and cultural study, this podcast provides a nuanced reexamination of a frequently misunderstood world. It’s an engaging listen for anyone curious about the human stories behind the crime logs, presented with thorough research and narrative care. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of the shadows cast by these figures.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Female Criminals
Podcast Episodes
Sante Kimes Pt. 1: Trading Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:23
In her early childhood, she didn't have much. So as Sante Kimes got older, she was motivated by one idea: enough is never enough. And even after she moved in with millionaire real-estate investor Kenneth Kimes, she conti…
Elizabeth Holmes Pt. 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:25
As Elizabeth Holmes found more investors, she had to answer more questions about her company. But she always found a way to buy more time, hoping to turn her lies into truths — until a whistleblower contacted the Wall St…
Elizabeth Holmes Pt. 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:57
She burst into Silicon Valley promising to revolutionize healthcare. Her pitch was so convincing that she raised tens of millions of dollars. But the technology didn't work. Investors believed Elizabeth Holmes was on the…
“The Black Widow of Texas” Betty Lou Beets Pt. 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:39
There was no debate over whether Betty Lou Beets killed two of her husbands. But there was great concern over her motivation. Did she do it out of fear or for money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…
“The Black Widow of Texas” Betty Lou Beets Pt. 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:24
All she really wanted in life was freedom. But Betty Lou Beets wound up trapped in abusive marriage after abusive marriage. It was only a matter of time before she would strike back. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
Chelsea Manning Pt. 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:48
She initially struggled with her decision, but ultimately Chelsea Manning became the biggest whistleblower in American history. Though she did what she thought was right, it cost her her freedom. And while incarcerated,…
Chelsea Manning Pt. 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:13
She wanted to find structure and serve her country. But after joining the Army as an intelligence officer, Chelsea Manning felt American citizens weren't getting an accurate version of the country's overseas conflicts. S…
"La Madrina" Sara Aldrete [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:05
Known to her followers as “La Madrina,” Sara Aldrete was targeted by a charming cult leader as part of a plot to make money and recruit new members. But as the animal sacrifices turned to human sacrifices, she realized i…
Norma Wallace Pt. 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:09
Known as the Queen of the French Quarter, Norma Wallace raked in cash and protected her girls. But the one thing she couldn't protect was her heart. She fell in love with a younger man while she was in her 60s, and they…
Norma Wallace Pt. 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:50
Growing up in poverty, Norma Wallace saw that neighborhood sex workers had nice clothes, sparkling jewels, and cash. So as a teenager, she pursued the trade — only to find that the real money was in management. Learn mor…