Lisa Nowak

Linda Burfield Hazzard

This week, Marguerite takes us to the misty shores of Washington State to tell the chilling story of Linda Burfield Hazzard—the self-proclaimed healer who believed the cure for nearly every illness was simple: stop eating. What began as an alternative health movement soon became a nightmare for the patients who entered her infamous sanitarium, known locally as Starvation Heights. As wealthy clients wasted away under her care, questions mounted about whether Hazzard was a misunderstood health reformer—or a calculating killer using starvation, fraud, and forged wills to profit from her victims. Marguerite unravels the shocking case of the woman known as the "Starvation Doctor," whose deadly fasting treatments left a trail of bodies and one of the most bizarre murder trials of the early 20th century. Was she a visionary ahead of her time, a dangerous quack, or one of America's earliest female serial killers? Grab a snack before listening—you'll definitely need one for this episode.

Marcia Thompson

This week, Angela shares the story of Marcia Thompson—a woman whose marriage was already hanging by a thread… until it snapped in the most violent way possible. What started as a troubled relationship quickly spiraled into a case filled with manipulation, shifting stories, and one very suspicious crime scene. And just when you think you’ve figured out who’s telling the truth… the details start unraveling. Because in this case, nothing is quite what it seems. Not the marriage. Not the timeline. And definitely not the story Marcia wanted everyone to believe. As Angela walks us through this tangled web of secrets, you’ll find yourself asking—was this self-defense… or something far more calculated? Because sometimes, the most dangerous weapon isn’t a gun… it’s the story you tell after it’s been fired.

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.