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 Amelia before she murdered again? Mind of a Serial Killer is a Crime House Original ... Show More
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Victorian Baby Farming Killer: Amelia Dyer
In Victorian Britain, there was no formalised state adoption. Instead, desperate mothers paid other families to take their newborns. This tragic system was known as baby farming.As we’ll find out in today’s episode, Amelia Dyer was a notorious serial killer who saw this as a mone ... Show More
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Nov 2020
Amelia Dyer Pt. 1: “Britain’s Baby Butcher”
After her husband died 1869, nurse Amelia Dyer turned to baby-farming to avoid financial ruin. She took out ads in newspapers, and took in unwanted infants for a fee. But for Amelia, this was a business — and she was willing to do anything to keep the money coming. Learn more abo ... Show More
44m 6s
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
Feb 2025
Caregiver to Killer: Amelia Dyer & The Dark World of Baby Farming
Hi friends, happy Tuesday!In the late 1800s, Amelia Dyer ran a group home for infants called a "baby farm"... But instead of helping these babies, what she did was unthinkable...Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time. Hope you have a great rest of your week, ma ... Show More
38m 55s
Aug 2024
Wife, Nurse, Mother, Murderer: The Crimes of Daisy de Melker
Explore the lesser-known history of South Africa through the eyes of early settlers, intense colonial conflicts, and notorious figures like Daisy de Melker, the country’s first female serial killer.
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