Beloved gospel singer and congresswoman, Flordelis dos Santos de Souza was revered in Brazil as the “Mother of the Nation” for adopting 55 children. But when her husband is killed during an armed robbery -- everyone in the family becomes a potential suspect. The investigation unravels a deception so twisted it shocks the nation. Is Floredlis a superstar or s ... Show More
Aug 24
Listen Now: Audible True Crime
Introducing Audible True Crime, a dedicated podcast feed where we bring you the best podcasts in true crime, with episodes dropping every single week. Find your next bingeable series about unsolved murders, cold cases, scams and mysteries. This is the cream of the crop of Audible ... Show More
6m 3s
Sep 2020
Politician allegedly hired her children to kill her husband; 8-year-old solves mom’s murder
A Brazilian gospel-singing politician may be expelled from congress to face charges after being accused of masterminding her husband’s murder, which was carried out by some of their own 55 children. Plus, a man killed his wife and then reported her missing. Their 8-year-old son, ... Show More
49m 11s
Apr 2024
Flordelis Dos Santos de Souza
In this gripping episode of “True Crime Cases with Lanie,” we delve deep into the shocking and complex murder case of Flordelis Dos Santos de Souza, a Brazilian gospel singer, pastor, and politician, whose life took a dark turn with the brutal murder of her husband, Anderson do C ... Show More
Dec 2023
#317: Congresswoman Adopted 55 Children & Turned Them Into Killers
<p>Congresswoman Flor was a lot of things - politician, pastor, gospel singer, wife, and mother of 55 adopted children. From a campaign standpoint she was unstoppable. She appealed to every possible demographic. The only thing standing in her way was the pesky rumor that she atte ... Show More
1h 27m
Jun 2025
The Woman Who Sold Babies | Sitting on a Goldmine | 3
Georgia Tann turns her illegal adoption ring into a lucrative business, but questions start to be asked about the high number of children dying in Memphis.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wo ... Show More
37m 31s