Criminal Broads

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Dangerous Lady of Light: Jasmuheen May 18, 2018

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Jasmuheen, an Australian guru who became media catnip in the 90s, seemed kind of spacey and silly. Sure, her belief system was totally wild—she told the world that she lived off energy alone, and hadn’t eaten actual food in years—but her teachings didn’t seem all that serious. After all, her fridge was stocked with food, and her website was covered in purple fonts, and no one really believed her, right? Then people started dying.

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Horror Ranch: The Gonzalez Valenzuela Sisters, or "Las Poquianchis" May 01, 2018

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The Gonzalez Valenzuela sisters did not have an easy childhood, but when they grew up, they proceeded to steadily destroy the childhoods of other young women. When their “horror ranch” was discovered, the people of Mexico were appalled at the secrets that began to emerge.

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Pretty Little Kansas Girl: Kate Bender May 01, 2018

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Kate Bender knew how to get along with people. She could converse, dance, ride horses, flirt, and generally blend into society like a pro. So when society found out that she and her creepy family been serially killing travelers all along, they wanted to punish her for it.

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The Devil's Bride: Lavinia Fisher May 01, 2018

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In 1819, Lavinia and John Fisher were arrested in Charleston, SC after beating up a couple of travelers. Their case ballooned from accusations of assault to a charge of highway robbery—and a double death sentence. Today, Lavinia is remembered as America’s first female serial killer. What in the world happened?

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