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 because she benefitted from their deaths some way or another.
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Jul 31
Melvin David Rees: Jazz Musician, Predator, Murderer.
Beneath Melvin Rees Jr.'s charming musician persona lurked a ruthless predator. Discover the shocking crimes, chilling investigation, and haunting trail of violence that terrorized America during the 1950s and 1960s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1h 17m
Jul 24
Unsolved: The Death of Rey Rivera
A mysterious rooftop death, impossible physics, secretive notes, and endless theories. Was Rey Rivera murdered, driven to suicide, or caught in a tragic delusion? Explore one of America’s strangest unsolved cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1h 33m
Jul 11
The Disappearance of Laci Peterson
The shocking true story of Laci Peterson’s disappearance, Scott Peterson’s lies, the investigation, explosive trial, and lasting legacy. Discover the evidence, controversy, and heartbreaking case that captivated America. Sponsor: shopify.com/casual - start your $1 per month trial ... Show More
1h 45m
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
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
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
Apr 2021
#52: Giggling Granny Serial Killer (Nannie Doss)
<p>Who would ever suspect a sweet little grandma with the best-baked goods in town of having a sinister past?<br /><br />
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<p>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 goo ... Show More
1h 21m
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
Sep 2025
Profit Killer: Dorothea Puente
She dressed like a grandmother, lied about her age, and acted like a guardian angel… while secretly killing the very people she claimed to help. At her Sacramento boarding house, Dorothea Puente took in elderly, sick and disabled tenants. But once their social security checks arr ... Show More
37m 34s