Who would ever suspect a sweet little grandma with the best-baked goods in town of having a sinister past?
She was a doting grandmother, wife, daughter, and a “domestic goddess.” But once in a while, she would add a special ingredient to her baked goods resulting in the death of her loved ones. After 11 funerals - nobody suspected the grieving grandma.
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Jul 12
From “I’m Going to Self-Exit” To “I Hope You Die in a Fucking Accident”: Mackenzie's Manipulation
Mackenzie Shirilla killed two young men. A lot of people, including the courts believe that a part of Mackenzie’s motive was her longterm, hostile relationship with Dominic that he, supposedly, wanted out of. Mackenzie and her parents deny any intent at all. They go so far as to ... Show More
1h 27m
Aug 2017
“The Giggling Granny” – Nannie Doss
“The Giggling Granny”, Nannie Doss’ home cooked meals were served with a side of poison. Was she suffering from Munchausen-by-Proxy, or did she just feel trapped by mid-20th century society? Greg and Vanessa examine how a troubled childhood, brain damage, and an abusive husband l ... Show More
41m 8s
Aug 2017
“The Giggling Granny” Pt. 2 - Nannie Doss
Behind the cheerful demeanor of a sweet southern grandma, lurked a vicious killer. Nannie Doss poisoned her husbands, killed her children, and even went after her own mother. This week, Greg explores Nannie’s use of the lonely hearts columns to find victims, and Vanessa examines ... Show More
42m 31s
Nov 2022
Great Grandma Was A Serial Killer (Live From Chicago)
<p>Rat poison, pill overdose, and tripping over a shotgun. A young woman describes the suspicious circumstances surrounding the deaths of her great grandma's many husbands. She also opens up about overcoming a tumultuous childhood and what it's like having 16 siblings. Later on, ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2022
Nannie Doss: The Giggling Granny
Nannie Doss looked like a harmless old lady that you'd gladly invite over for tea. But the woman who would become known as The Lonely Hearts Killer, the Jolly Black Widow, and Lady Bluebeard, shamelessly killed the people she was supposed to love - or at least care for - simply b ... Show More
36m 54s
Nov 2021
Nannie Doss | Giggling Granny | The Black Widow
<p>When Nannie's father dies of natural causes, her mother Louise moved in with Nannie. It does not take long before Louise also got great stomach pains and died in a mysterious way. No one suspected that good, kind Nannie has anything to do with all the deaths around her. But, s ... Show More
32m 37s
Oct 2025
The Grandma Who Poisoned Her Family (and Laughed About It) Nannie Doss *Podcast Exclusive*
Hi friends, Happy Tuesday!I'm back with all new AUDIO EXCLUSIVE for you!! I love these so much. So, lemme tell you about this one.She looked like the sweet grandma next door — but behind that warm smile...and cute nickname... was something deadly. In this chilling episode, we dig ... Show More
38m 14s
Jun 2022
Episode 494: Nannie Doss - The Worst Babysitter of All Time
<p>This week the boys are back and were talking about one of the most prolific black widow killers of the early 20th century, Nannie Doss aka The "Giggling Granny", who in her lifelong pursuit for true romance, left a trail of dead family members in her wake.<br /> </p>
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1h 48m