Menopause is Murder

Miyuki Ishikawa

In this episode, Marguerite takes us to post-war Japan, where survival was scarce, resources were thin, and desperation hung heavy in the air. Enter Miyuki Ishikawa—a respected midwife who became one of the most prolific killers in history… all under the guise of “helping.” But was it mercy? Neglect? Or something far more calculated? As Marguerite unpacks this deeply unsettling case, we follow a story where societal pressure, poverty, and impossible choices blurred the line between compassion and cruelty. Parents couldn’t afford to care for their children… and Miyuki offered a solution that would haunt a nation. It’s a case that forces an uncomfortable question—when survival is on the line, where does responsibility really fall?

Stacey Castor

This week, Angela shares the story of Stacey Castor—a woman who somehow buried not one, but two husbands… and still managed to look like the grieving widow. At least at first. But when questions started bubbling up—and the truth got a little too close for comfort—Stacey didn’t just panic… she escalated. And not in a “let me hire a lawyer” kind of way. Oh no. In a “let me frame my own daughter with a handwritten confession” kind of way. Because nothing says innocence like a forged suicide note and a glass of something you probably shouldn’t drink.

Mary Ann Cotton

In this episode, Marguerite takes us back to the foggy streets of Victorian England, where respectability was everything… and arsenic was surprisingly easy to come by. Meet Mary Ann Cotton—a seemingly ordinary wife, mother, and caregiver with an extraordinary talent for outliving just about everyone around her. Husbands? Gone. Children? Tragically departed. Insurance policies? Cashed in. As Marguerite unravels this chilling tale, you’ll find yourself wondering—was Mary Ann just the unluckiest woman in England… or the most calculating? Spoiler alert: if your tea tastes bitter, you might want to skip a sip. It’s a story of secrets, suspicion, and one woman who turned domestic life into a deadly business. Because in this case, death didn’t just knock—it was invited in for tea.

Lisa Nowak

Strap in, because this one is less “Houston, we have a problem” and more “Houston…what on earth just happened?” In this episode, Angela takes you into the high-achieving, high-pressure world of Lisa Nowak—a decorated NASA astronaut whose life looked picture-perfect…until it spiraled into one of the most bizarre crime stories in modern history. What happens when ambition, obsession, and a love triangle collide at 30,000 feet (and then crash-land in a parking lot)? Was it pressure? Passion? Or something much darker simmering beneath the surface? It’s a story of brilliance, breakdown, and a headline-making fall from grace—because sometimes the most shocking crimes don’t come from the shadows…they come from the stars.

Ruth Ellis Part 2

Join us for part two of the story of Ruth Ellis! It only gets crazier. Was it passion, abuse, or inevitability? Marguerite unpacks the scandal and the moment that turned Ruth into history. Because sometimes… it’s not just murder. It’s history. 💋