Amy Archer-Gilligan was one of America's first female serial killers, killing up to 60 of her patients with her "special" lemonade...
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Oct 1
194. True Haunted House Stories: Ghost Children, Mimics, and Premonitions
Open your SoFi Checking & Savings account today - head to https://sofi.com/HeartStarts to get started.Today I’m telling you some true scary stories of people living in haunted houses, including my own! These are stories that will make you question: is your house cursed, or are yo ... Show More
36m 23s
Jul 2025
SERIAL KILLER: Amy Archer-Gilligan
She ran a cozy nursing home and was beloved by her Connecticut town, but Amy Archer-Gilligan was hiding deadly secrets. Morgan and Kaelyn unpack the chilling story of a serial killer who poisoned her residents for profit, leaving behind clues like a pharmacist’s sales ledger, sus ... Show More
1h 27m
Jul 2018
“The Murder Factory” Pt. 2 - Amy Archer-Gilligan
Amy Archer-Gilligan owned and operated a home for elderly residents in Windsor, Connecticut, but fell deeply into debt. Over time, she developed a deadly business model - stealing money from residents, then poisoning them - ultimately killing more than two dozen victims over a tw ... Show More
44m 4s
Nov 2024
The Baby Farm Killer: Amelia Dyer 1
When it comes to serial killers, few have been as prolific as Amelia Dyer. In 19th century England, Amelia ran a group home for infants called a baby farm. But instead of helping these children, she murdered them. Eventually, her scheme was revealed. But could the police stop Ame ... Show More
46m 2s
Jun 2025
SERIAL KILLER: Aileen Wuornos Pt. 1
Before she became one of America’s most infamous female serial killers, Aileen Wuornos was a teenage runaway, a survivor of abuse, and a girl the system failed. In Part 1, we trace her early life—from abandonment and trauma to the desperate path that would lead her to murder. Kil ... Show More
53m 1s
Oct 2020
We Think You'd Like 'Criminalia'
Hey, Piketon Massacre listeners, check out this iHeartRadio & Shondaland Audio podcast – Criminalia. On Criminalia, hosts Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi explroe the intersection of history and true crime. This season is all about lady poisoners. During the time that Chicago’s mos ... Show More
39m 10s