SettingsAmerican female murderers
Aileen Wuornos
Aileen Carol Wuornos was an American serial killer who killed seven men in Florida in 1989 and 1990.
Aileen Carol Wuornos was an American serial killer who killed seven men in Florida in 1989 and 1990.
Alice Mitchell
Alice Mitchell was an American murderer.
Alice Mitchell was an American murderer.
Amanda Brumfield
Amanda Brooke Brumfield is the oldest daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton and Melissa Lee Gatlin who was convicted of aggravated manslaughter for the October 2008 death of her 1-year-old goddau...
Amanda Brooke Brumfield is the oldest daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton and Melissa Lee Gatlin who was convicted of aggravated manslaughter for the October 2008 death of her 1-year-old goddau...
Amy Archer-Gilligan
"Sister" Amy Duggan Archer-Gilligan (1868–1962) was a Windsor, Connecticut nursing home proprietor and serial killer who systematically murdered at least five people by poison; one was her secon...
"Sister" Amy Duggan Archer-Gilligan (1868–1962) was a Windsor, Connecticut nursing home proprietor and serial killer who systematically murdered at least five people by poison; one was her secon...
Amy Grossberg
Amy S. Grossberg (born 1978) delivered a baby at a Comfort Inn in Newark, Delaware, in November 1996, assisted only by her then-boyfriend Brian C. Peterson, who later threw the baby into a...
Amy S. Grossberg (born 1978) delivered a baby at a Comfort Inn in Newark, Delaware, in November 1996, assisted only by her then-boyfriend Brian C. Peterson, who later threw the baby into a...
Angela Johnson
Angela Johnson is the first woman sentenced to death by a United States Federal jury since the 1950s.
Angela Johnson is the first woman sentenced to death by a United States Federal jury since the 1950s.
Ann Bilansky
Ann Bilansky (born Mary Ann Evards Wright) (c.
Ann Bilansky (born Mary Ann Evards Wright) (c.
Anna Marie Hahn
Anna Marie Hahn (July 7, 1906 in Bavaria, Germany - December 7, 1938 at the Ohio State Penitentiary) was a German-born American serial killer.
Anna Marie Hahn (July 7, 1906 in Bavaria, Germany - December 7, 1938 at the Ohio State Penitentiary) was a German-born American serial killer.
Antoinette Frank
Antoinette Frank is a former New Orleans police officer who was convicted of one of the most notorious crimes in recent New Orleans history: the robbery of a restaurant where she worked as a sec...
Antoinette Frank is a former New Orleans police officer who was convicted of one of the most notorious crimes in recent New Orleans history: the robbery of a restaurant where she worked as a sec...
Assata Shakur
Assata Olugbala Shakur is an African-American activist and escaped convict who was a member of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army.
Assata Olugbala Shakur is an African-American activist and escaped convict who was a member of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army.
Attina Marie Cannaday
Attina Marie Cannaday was charged with robbery, kidnapping, and homicide.
Attina Marie Cannaday was charged with robbery, kidnapping, and homicide.
Audrey Marie Hilley
Audrey Marie Hilley (June 4, 1933 - February 26, 1987) was an American murderer.
Audrey Marie Hilley (June 4, 1933 - February 26, 1987) was an American murderer.
Awilda Lopez
Awilda Lopez (b. 1966?) gained infamy in late 1995 as the mother and killer of her daughter, 6-year-old Elisa Izquierdo.
Awilda Lopez (b. 1966?) gained infamy in late 1995 as the mother and killer of her daughter, 6-year-old Elisa Izquierdo.
Banita Jacks
Banita Jacks is a Washington, DC resident convicted of murdering her four daughters, who ranged in age from 5 to 17 years old.
Banita Jacks is a Washington, DC resident convicted of murdering her four daughters, who ranged in age from 5 to 17 years old.
Barbara Graham
Barbara Graham (June 26, 1923 – June 3, 1955) was an American criminal and convicted murderer.
Barbara Graham (June 26, 1923 – June 3, 1955) was an American criminal and convicted murderer.
Barbara Stager
Barbara Stager is an American woman who was convicted in 1989 of murdering her husband, Russell Stager, in 1988.
Barbara Stager is an American woman who was convicted in 1989 of murdering her husband, Russell Stager, in 1988.
Bathsheba Spooner
Bathsheba Ruggles Spooner (February 15, 1746 – July 2, 1778) was the first woman to be executed in the United States by Americans rather than the British.
Bathsheba Ruggles Spooner (February 15, 1746 – July 2, 1778) was the first woman to be executed in the United States by Americans rather than the British.
Betty Broderick
Elisabeth Anne "Betty" Broderick is a former American suburban housewife convicted of the November 5, 1989 murders of her former husband Daniel T. Broderick III and his second wife, Linda Kolkena.
Elisabeth Anne "Betty" Broderick is a former American suburban housewife convicted of the November 5, 1989 murders of her former husband Daniel T. Broderick III and his second wife, Linda Kolkena.
Betty Lou Beets
Betty Lou Beets (March 12, 1937 – February 24, 2000) was a murderer executed in the U.S. state of Texas.
Betty Lou Beets (March 12, 1937 – February 24, 2000) was a murderer executed in the U.S. state of Texas.
Black Widow murders
The Black Widow murders were committed by two California senior citizens Helen Golay, 75, of Santa Monica and Olga Rutterschmidt, 73, of Hollywood.
The Black Widow murders were committed by two California senior citizens Helen Golay, 75, of Santa Monica and Olga Rutterschmidt, 73, of Hollywood.
Blanche Taylor Moore
Blanche Kiser Taylor Moore is a convicted murderer and probable serial killer from Alamance County, North Carolina.
Blanche Kiser Taylor Moore is a convicted murderer and probable serial killer from Alamance County, North Carolina.
Bloody Benders
The Bloody Benders were an alleged family of serial killers who owned a small general store and inn in Osage township, Labette County, Kansas from 1871 to 1873.
The Bloody Benders were an alleged family of serial killers who owned a small general store and inn in Osage township, Labette County, Kansas from 1871 to 1873.
Brenda Ann Spencer
Brenda Ann Spencer is a convicted American murderer who carried out a shooting spree from her home in San Diego, California, on January 29, 1979.
Brenda Ann Spencer is a convicted American murderer who carried out a shooting spree from her home in San Diego, California, on January 29, 1979.
Brenda Clubine
Brenda Clubine was convicted of first-degree murder in 1983, and sentenced to 16 years to life for the death of her husband, whom she claimed was abusive and had threatened to kill her.
Brenda Clubine was convicted of first-degree murder in 1983, and sentenced to 16 years to life for the death of her husband, whom she claimed was abusive and had threatened to kill her.
Brittany Holberg
Brittany Marlowe Holberg is a woman currently on death row in the U.S. state of Texas.
Brittany Marlowe Holberg is a woman currently on death row in the U.S. state of Texas.
Caril Ann Fugate
Caril Ann Fugate was the adolescent girlfriend and accomplice of spree killer Charles Starkweather.
Caril Ann Fugate was the adolescent girlfriend and accomplice of spree killer Charles Starkweather.
Carla Hughes
Carla Ann Hughes is a former middle schoolteacher from Canton, Mississippi who was convicted of two counts of capital murder for the November 29, 2006 slayings of her lover's pregnant fiancee Av...
Carla Ann Hughes is a former middle schoolteacher from Canton, Mississippi who was convicted of two counts of capital murder for the November 29, 2006 slayings of her lover's pregnant fiancee Av...
Carol M. Bundy
Carol M. Bundy was an American serial killer.
Carol M. Bundy was an American serial killer.
Carolyn Warmus
Carolyn Warmus (born January 8, 1964) is serving a 25-year sentence for the murder of her lover's wife.
Carolyn Warmus (born January 8, 1964) is serving a 25-year sentence for the murder of her lover's wife.
Cathy Wood
Gwendolyn Graham (born August 6, 1963) and Cathy Wood (born 1962) are American serial killers who killed five elderly women in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the 1980s.
Gwendolyn Graham (born August 6, 1963) and Cathy Wood (born 1962) are American serial killers who killed five elderly women in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the 1980s.
Celeste Beard
Celeste Beard Johnson, is a convicted American murderer currently serving a life sentence at the Mountain View Unit in Gatesville, Texas.
Celeste Beard Johnson, is a convicted American murderer currently serving a life sentence at the Mountain View Unit in Gatesville, Texas.
Chante Jawan Mallard
Chante Jawan Mallard is a woman from Texas who was convicted and sentenced to 50 years' imprisonment for her role in the death of a 37-year-old homeless man, Gregory Glen Biggs.
Chante Jawan Mallard is a woman from Texas who was convicted and sentenced to 50 years' imprisonment for her role in the death of a 37-year-old homeless man, Gregory Glen Biggs.
China P. Arnold
China Arnold (born March 29, 1980, in Dayton, Ohio) is an American convicted murderer.
China Arnold (born March 29, 1980, in Dayton, Ohio) is an American convicted murderer.
Chipita Rodriguez
Josefa "Chipita" Rodriguez (December 30, 1799? - November 13, 1863) was convicted of murder and hanged in San Patricio County, Texas at the age of 63.
Josefa "Chipita" Rodriguez (December 30, 1799? - November 13, 1863) was convicted of murder and hanged in San Patricio County, Texas at the age of 63.
Christa Pike
Christa Gail Pike (born March 10, 1976), is the youngest woman to be sentenced to death in the United States during the post-Furman period.
Christa Gail Pike (born March 10, 1976), is the youngest woman to be sentenced to death in the United States during the post-Furman period.
Christina Marie Riggs
Christina Marie Riggs (1971 – May 2, 2000) was a murderer executed in Arkansas by lethal injection.
Christina Marie Riggs (1971 – May 2, 2000) was a murderer executed in Arkansas by lethal injection.
Christine Paolilla
Christine Marie Paolilla is an American woman who was convicted of shooting four of her friends to death in 2003 in what became known as the Clear Lake Massacre, which made national headlines.
Christine Marie Paolilla is an American woman who was convicted of shooting four of her friends to death in 2003 in what became known as the Clear Lake Massacre, which made national headlines.
Cordelia Botkin
Cordelia Botkin (1854–March 7, 1910) was an American murderer who sent a box of poisoned candy to her ex-lover's wife.
Cordelia Botkin (1854–March 7, 1910) was an American murderer who sent a box of poisoned candy to her ex-lover's wife.
Courtney Schulhoff
Courtney Christine Schulhoff (born December 27, 1987 in Washington, D.C.) is an American female prisoner who was convicted in the bludgeoning death of her father in his Altamonte Springs, Florid...
Courtney Christine Schulhoff (born December 27, 1987 in Washington, D.C.) is an American female prisoner who was convicted in the bludgeoning death of her father in his Altamonte Springs, Florid...
Cynthia Coffman
Cynthia Coffman (born 1962) was the partner in crime of James Gregory Marlow.
Cynthia Coffman (born 1962) was the partner in crime of James Gregory Marlow.
Dana Sue Gray
Dana Sue Gray is an American serial killer who murdered three elderly women in 1994.
Dana Sue Gray is an American serial killer who murdered three elderly women in 1994.
Darlie Routier
Darlie Lynn Routier is an American woman from Rowlett, Texas, who was convicted of murdering her young son Damon, and is currently on death row awaiting execution by lethal injection.
Darlie Lynn Routier is an American woman from Rowlett, Texas, who was convicted of murdering her young son Damon, and is currently on death row awaiting execution by lethal injection.
Deanna Laney murders
The Deanna Laney murders were the killings, by Deanna Laney, of her two oldest sons by stoning.
The Deanna Laney murders were the killings, by Deanna Laney, of her two oldest sons by stoning.
Debora Green
Dr. Debora Green was a former oncologist living in Prairie Village, Kansas, married to Dr. Michael Farrar, a cardiologist.
Dr. Debora Green was a former oncologist living in Prairie Village, Kansas, married to Dr. Michael Farrar, a cardiologist.
Dena Schlosser
Dena Schlosser (born 1969) is a Plano, Texas woman who killed her eleven-month-old daughter Margaret Schlosser in 2004, amputating the baby's arms with a knife and supposedly believing that she ...
Dena Schlosser (born 1969) is a Plano, Texas woman who killed her eleven-month-old daughter Margaret Schlosser in 2004, amputating the baby's arms with a knife and supposedly believing that she ...
Diane Borchardt
Diane Borchardt was a former teacher's aide/study hall monitor at Jefferson High School in Wisconsin.
Diane Borchardt was a former teacher's aide/study hall monitor at Jefferson High School in Wisconsin.
Diane Downs
Elizabeth Diane Frederickson Downs is an American convicted murderer.
Elizabeth Diane Frederickson Downs is an American convicted murderer.
Diane Zamora
Diane Michelle Zamora (born January 21, 1978), is a former United States Naval Academy midshipman who is serving a life sentence for her role in the December 4, 1995 murder of Adrianne Jones, a ...
Diane Michelle Zamora (born January 21, 1978), is a former United States Naval Academy midshipman who is serving a life sentence for her role in the December 4, 1995 murder of Adrianne Jones, a ...
Donna Roberts
Donna Roberts is an American convicted of accomplice to murder is the only woman on death row in the state of Ohio.
Donna Roberts is an American convicted of accomplice to murder is the only woman on death row in the state of Ohio.
Dorothy Sherwood
Dorothy Sherwood was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1908.
Dorothy Sherwood was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1908.
Eleanor Jarman
Eleanor Jarman (born 1904) was an American runaway, fugitive from justice, and robber who was jailed, escaped from jail in 1940, was placed on the FBI ten most wanted fugitives list, and remain...
Eleanor Jarman (born 1904) was an American runaway, fugitive from justice, and robber who was jailed, escaped from jail in 1940, was placed on the FBI ten most wanted fugitives list, and remain...
Elizabeth Haysom
Elizabeth Roxanne Haysom is an American woman who, along with her former boyfriend, Jens Söring, orchestrated and committed the double murder of her parents, Derek and Nancy Haysom, in 1985.
Elizabeth Roxanne Haysom is an American woman who, along with her former boyfriend, Jens Söring, orchestrated and committed the double murder of her parents, Derek and Nancy Haysom, in 1985.
Elizabeth Van Valkenburgh
Elizabeth van Valkenburgh (July 1799 - January 24, 1846) was an early American murderer who was hanged for poisoning her husband.
Elizabeth van Valkenburgh (July 1799 - January 24, 1846) was an early American murderer who was hanged for poisoning her husband.
Emeline Meaker
Emeline Lucy Meaker (sometimes reported as Lucy Emeline Meaker) (died March 30, 1883) was the first woman who was legally executed by Vermont.
Emeline Lucy Meaker (sometimes reported as Lucy Emeline Meaker) (died March 30, 1883) was the first woman who was legally executed by Vermont.
Erika and Benjamin Sifrit
Erika and Benjamin Sifrit gained notoriety in 2002 for the murders of Joshua Ford, 32, and Martha "Geney" Crutchley, 51, over Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City, Maryland.
Erika and Benjamin Sifrit gained notoriety in 2002 for the murders of Joshua Ford, 32, and Martha "Geney" Crutchley, 51, over Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City, Maryland.
Eva Coo
Eva Coo (June 17, 1889 – June 27, 1935) was an American-Canadian murderer who was executed by electric chair at Sing Sing Prison.
Eva Coo (June 17, 1889 – June 27, 1935) was an American-Canadian murderer who was executed by electric chair at Sing Sing Prison.
Eva Dugan
Eva Dugan (1878 – February 21, 1930) was a convicted murderer whose execution by hanging at the state prison in Florence, Arizona resulted in her decapitation and influenced the state of Arizona...
Eva Dugan (1878 – February 21, 1930) was a convicted murderer whose execution by hanging at the state prison in Florence, Arizona resulted in her decapitation and influenced the state of Arizona...
Florence Maybrick
Florence Elizabeth Maybrick was an American woman convicted in Great Britain of murdering her considerably older husband, James Maybrick.
Florence Elizabeth Maybrick was an American woman convicted in Great Britain of murdering her considerably older husband, James Maybrick.
Frances Newton
Frances Elaine Newton was a woman who was executed by lethal injection in the state of Texas for the April 7, 1987 murder of her husband, Adrian, 23, her son, Alton, 7, and daughter, Farrah, 21 ...
Frances Elaine Newton was a woman who was executed by lethal injection in the state of Texas for the April 7, 1987 murder of her husband, Adrian, 23, her son, Alton, 7, and daughter, Farrah, 21 ...
Frankie Stewart Silver
Frances Stewart Silver was hanged in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, for the murder by axe of her husband Charles.
Frances Stewart Silver was hanged in Morganton, Burke County, North Carolina, for the murder by axe of her husband Charles.
Genene Jones
Genene Anne Jones (born July 13, 1950) is a former pediatric nurse who killed somewhere between 11 and 46 infants and children in her care.
Genene Anne Jones (born July 13, 1950) is a former pediatric nurse who killed somewhere between 11 and 46 infants and children in her care.
Gertrude Baniszewski
Gertrude Nadine Baniszewski, also known as Gertrude Wright and Nadine van Fossan, was an Indiana divorcée who, with the aid of most of her own children and neighborhood children, suc...
Gertrude Nadine Baniszewski, also known as Gertrude Wright and Nadine van Fossan, was an Indiana divorcée who, with the aid of most of her own children and neighborhood children, suc...
Gwendolyn Graham
Gwendolyn Graham (born August 6, 1963) and Cathy Wood (born 1962) are American serial killers who killed five elderly women in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the 1980s.
Gwendolyn Graham (born August 6, 1963) and Cathy Wood (born 1962) are American serial killers who killed five elderly women in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the 1980s.
Hannah Ocuish
Hannah Ocuish was executed at the age of twelve years and nine months, being hanged on 20 December 1786, in New London, Connecticut.
Hannah Ocuish was executed at the age of twelve years and nine months, being hanged on 20 December 1786, in New London, Connecticut.
Janie Lou Gibbs
Janie Lou Gibbs (December 25, 1932 – February 7, 2010) was a serial killer from Cordele, Georgia, who killed her three sons, a grandson, and her husband, by poisoning them with rat poison ...
Janie Lou Gibbs (December 25, 1932 – February 7, 2010) was a serial killer from Cordele, Georgia, who killed her three sons, a grandson, and her husband, by poisoning them with rat poison ...
Jean Harris
Jean Harris (born April 27, 1923) was the headmistress of The Madeira School for girls in McLean, Virginia who made national news in 1980 as the defendant in a high-profile murder case of her lo...
Jean Harris (born April 27, 1923) was the headmistress of The Madeira School for girls in McLean, Virginia who made national news in 1980 as the defendant in a high-profile murder case of her lo...
Jennifer San Marco
Jennifer San Marco (December 6, 1961 – January 30, 2006) (aged 44) was a former US Postal Service employee and mass murderer who killed seven people in Goleta, California.
Jennifer San Marco (December 6, 1961 – January 30, 2006) (aged 44) was a former US Postal Service employee and mass murderer who killed seven people in Goleta, California.
Judy Buenoano
Judias "Judy" Buenoano (born Judias Welty, also known as Judias Goodyear, also known as Judias Morris) (April 4, 1943 - March 30, 1998), was a convicted murderer who was execut...
Judias "Judy" Buenoano (born Judias Welty, also known as Judias Goodyear, also known as Judias Morris) (April 4, 1943 - March 30, 1998), was a convicted murderer who was execut...
Karen McCarron
Karen McCarron is an Illinois physician who has admitted to smothering her autistic daughter Katherine 'Katie' McCarron to death.
Karen McCarron is an Illinois physician who has admitted to smothering her autistic daughter Katherine 'Katie' McCarron to death.
Karla Faye Tucker
Karla Faye Tucker (November 18, 1959 – February 3, 1998) was convicted of murder in Texas in 1984 and put to death fourteen years later.
Karla Faye Tucker (November 18, 1959 – February 3, 1998) was convicted of murder in Texas in 1984 and put to death fourteen years later.
Kathy Boudin
Kathy Boudin (born May 19, 1943) is a former American radical who was convicted in 1984 of felony murder for her participation in an armed robbery that resulted in the killing of three people.
Kathy Boudin (born May 19, 1943) is a former American radical who was convicted in 1984 of felony murder for her participation in an armed robbery that resulted in the killing of three people.
Kimberly Clark Saenz
Kimberly Clark Saenz, also known as Kimberly Clark Fowler, is a convicted serial killer.
Kimberly Clark Saenz, also known as Kimberly Clark Fowler, is a convicted serial killer.
Kristen Gilbert
Kristen Gilbert (born November 13, 1967 as Kristen Strickland in Fall River, Massachusetts) is an American serial killer who was convicted for three first-degree murders, one second-degree...
Kristen Gilbert (born November 13, 1967 as Kristen Strickland in Fall River, Massachusetts) is an American serial killer who was convicted for three first-degree murders, one second-degree...
Kristin Rossum
Kristin Margrethe Rossum, is currently serving a life sentence in California for poisoning her husband Greg deVillers with fentanyl she stole from her job and attempting to pass off his death as...
Kristin Margrethe Rossum, is currently serving a life sentence in California for poisoning her husband Greg deVillers with fentanyl she stole from her job and attempting to pass off his death as...
Larissa Schuster
Larissa Schuster is an American woman who was sentenced to life in prison without parole at Valley State Prison for Women in Chowchilla, California in 2008 for committing the 2003 murder of her ...
Larissa Schuster is an American woman who was sentenced to life in prison without parole at Valley State Prison for Women in Chowchilla, California in 2008 for committing the 2003 murder of her ...
Laurie Dann
Laurie Dann (née Wasserman) (October 18, 1957–May 20, 1988) was an American murderer who shot and killed a boy, and wounded two girls and three boys, in a Winnetka, Illinois, elementary sc...
Laurie Dann (née Wasserman) (October 18, 1957–May 20, 1988) was an American murderer who shot and killed a boy, and wounded two girls and three boys, in a Winnetka, Illinois, elementary sc...
Lavinia Burnett
Lavinia Burnett (died November 8, 1845) was the first woman to be executed in the state of Arkansas.
Lavinia Burnett (died November 8, 1845) was the first woman to be executed in the state of Arkansas.
Lena Baker
Lena Baker was an African American maid who was executed for murder by the State of Georgia in 1945 for killing her employer, Ernest Knight, 67, in 1944.
Lena Baker was an African American maid who was executed for murder by the State of Georgia in 1945 for killing her employer, Ernest Knight, 67, in 1944.
Leslie Van Houten
Leslie Louise Van Houten is a former member of Charles Manson's "Family" who was convicted of the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca.
Leslie Louise Van Houten is a former member of Charles Manson's "Family" who was convicted of the murders of Leno and Rosemary LaBianca.
Linda Carty
Linda Anita Carty (born 5 October 1958) is a woman possessing both United States and British citizenship on death row in Texas.
Linda Anita Carty (born 5 October 1958) is a woman possessing both United States and British citizenship on death row in Texas.
Lisa M. Montgomery
Lisa Marie Montgomery, is a woman from Melvern, Kansas who confessed to the 2004 murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnett in an attempt to kidnap Stinnett's unborn baby.
Lisa Marie Montgomery, is a woman from Melvern, Kansas who confessed to the 2004 murder of Bobbie Jo Stinnett in an attempt to kidnap Stinnett's unborn baby.
Lizzie Lloyd King
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lloyd King was the infamous alleged murderer of Charles Goodrich, whom she is said to have shot three times in the head on 20 March 1873 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lloyd King was the infamous alleged murderer of Charles Goodrich, whom she is said to have shot three times in the head on 20 March 1873 in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
Lois Jurgens
Lois Jurgens was subject of one of the most unusual child murder cases in history in Minnesota.
Lois Jurgens was subject of one of the most unusual child murder cases in history in Minnesota.
Louise Peete
Lofie Louise Preslar (September 20, 1880 in Bienville, Louisiana – April 11, 1947 in San Quentin State Prison, California) was a convicted American serial killer.
Lofie Louise Preslar (September 20, 1880 in Bienville, Louisiana – April 11, 1947 in San Quentin State Prison, California) was a convicted American serial killer.
Lyda Southard
Lyda Southard (October 16, 1892-February 5, 1958) was an American serial killer.
Lyda Southard (October 16, 1892-February 5, 1958) was an American serial killer.
Malaika Griffin
Malaika Tamu Griffin is an American woman serving a life sentence for murder at the La Vista Correctional Facility in Pueblo, Colorado for shooting her neighbor Jason Patrick Horsley to death in...
Malaika Tamu Griffin is an American woman serving a life sentence for murder at the La Vista Correctional Facility in Pueblo, Colorado for shooting her neighbor Jason Patrick Horsley to death in...
Marcia Kelly
Marcia Gayle Kelly is a convicted American female murderer serving life without parole for orchestrating the murder of her husband James.
Marcia Gayle Kelly is a convicted American female murderer serving life without parole for orchestrating the murder of her husband James.
Margaret Garner
Margaret Garner (called Peggy) was an enslaved African American woman in pre-Civil War America who was notorious - or celebrated - for killing her own daughter rather than allow the child to be ...
Margaret Garner (called Peggy) was an enslaved African American woman in pre-Civil War America who was notorious - or celebrated - for killing her own daughter rather than allow the child to be ...
Margaret Rudin
Margaret Rudin, is an American woman who was convicted of the murder of her fifth husband, real estate magnate Ronald Rudin.
Margaret Rudin, is an American woman who was convicted of the murder of her fifth husband, real estate magnate Ronald Rudin.
Marie Noe
Marie Noe is an American woman who was convicted in June 1999 of murdering eight of her children.
Marie Noe is an American woman who was convicted in June 1999 of murdering eight of her children.
Martha Ann Johnson
Martha Ann Johnson is an American serial killer from Georgia convicted of smothering to death three of her children between 1977 and 1982.
Martha Ann Johnson is an American serial killer from Georgia convicted of smothering to death three of her children between 1977 and 1982.
Martha Beck (serial killer)
Raymond Fernandez (December 17, 1914 – March 8, 1951) and his common-law wife Martha Beck (May 6, 1920 – March 8, 1951) became known as "The Lonely Hearts Killers" after ...
Raymond Fernandez (December 17, 1914 – March 8, 1951) and his common-law wife Martha Beck (May 6, 1920 – March 8, 1951) became known as "The Lonely Hearts Killers" after ...
Martha M. Place
Martha M. Place was the first woman to die in the electric chair.
Martha M. Place was the first woman to die in the electric chair.
Martha Wise
Martha Wise, born Martha Hasel, was an American woman who confessed to poisoning seventeen people, killing three, in 1924.
Martha Wise, born Martha Hasel, was an American woman who confessed to poisoning seventeen people, killing three, in 1924.
Mary Frances Creighton
Mary Frances Creighton, was a 38-year-old housewife, who along with Everett Appelgate, a 36-year-old former American Legion official, were executed in Sing Sing Prison's electric chair, Old Spar...
Mary Frances Creighton, was a 38-year-old housewife, who along with Everett Appelgate, a 36-year-old former American Legion official, were executed in Sing Sing Prison's electric chair, Old Spar...
Mary Surratt
Mary Elizabeth Jenkins Surratt (May 1823 – July 7, 1865) was an American boarding house owner who was convicted of taking part in the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.
Mary Elizabeth Jenkins Surratt (May 1823 – July 7, 1865) was an American boarding house owner who was convicted of taking part in the conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.
Marybeth Tinning
Marybeth Tinning (née Roe, born on September 11, 1942) is an American serial killer currently serving a 20 years to life sentence after being convicted of the murder of one of her children.
Marybeth Tinning (née Roe, born on September 11, 1942) is an American serial killer currently serving a 20 years to life sentence after being convicted of the murder of one of her children.
Melanie McGuire
Melanie McGuire (born Melanie Lyn Slate on October 8, 1972) is a New Jersey woman best known for being the perpetrator in the media-dubbed "suitcase murder."
Melanie McGuire (born Melanie Lyn Slate on October 8, 1972) is a New Jersey woman best known for being the perpetrator in the media-dubbed "suitcase murder."
Murder of Diane and Alan Scott Johnson
The murder of Diane and Alan Scott Johnson occurred on September 2, 2003.
The murder of Diane and Alan Scott Johnson occurred on September 2, 2003.
Nancy Seaman
Nancy Seaman was a Farmington Hills, Michigan teacher at Longacre Elementary School who was convicted of first-degree murder in a highly publicized murder trial in 2005 for killing her husband w...
Nancy Seaman was a Farmington Hills, Michigan teacher at Longacre Elementary School who was convicted of first-degree murder in a highly publicized murder trial in 2005 for killing her husband w...
Nannie Doss
Nannie Doss (November 4, 1905 – June 2, 1965) was a serial killer responsible for the deaths of eleven people between the 1920s and 1954.
Nannie Doss (November 4, 1905 – June 2, 1965) was a serial killer responsible for the deaths of eleven people between the 1920s and 1954.
Natasha Cornett
Natasha Wallen Cornett is currently serving a sentence of life without parole at the Tennessee Prison For Women in Nashville.
Natasha Wallen Cornett is currently serving a sentence of life without parole at the Tennessee Prison For Women in Nashville.
Nellie May Madison
Nellie May Madison (1895-1953) was an American woman who was convicted of murder in 1934 for killing her husband.
Nellie May Madison (1895-1953) was an American woman who was convicted of murder in 1934 for killing her husband.
Nicole Diar
Nicole Diar (born July 21, 1975) is an American convicted murderer who was sentenced to death in November 2005 for the 2003 murder of her 4-year-old son, Jacob.
Nicole Diar (born July 21, 1975) is an American convicted murderer who was sentenced to death in November 2005 for the 2003 murder of her 4-year-old son, Jacob.
Pamela Smart
Pamela Ann Smart is serving a life sentence for accomplice to first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and witness tampering in New Hampshire.
Pamela Ann Smart is serving a life sentence for accomplice to first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and witness tampering in New Hampshire.
Patricia Krenwinkel
Patricia Dianne Krenwinkel is an American serial killer and a former member of Charles Manson's murderous commune, known as "the Family".
Patricia Dianne Krenwinkel is an American serial killer and a former member of Charles Manson's murderous commune, known as "the Family".
Paula Cooper
Paula Cooper was sentenced to death by electrocution on July 11, 1986 for the murder of 78-year-old Ruth Pelke.
Paula Cooper was sentenced to death by electrocution on July 11, 1986 for the murder of 78-year-old Ruth Pelke.
Penelope Henry
Penelope Henry (died December 27, 1739) was the servant of widow Sarah Simpson.
Penelope Henry (died December 27, 1739) was the servant of widow Sarah Simpson.
Penelope Kenny
Penelope Kenny was the servant of widow Sarah Simpson.
Penelope Kenny was the servant of widow Sarah Simpson.
Rachel Wade
Rachel Wade (born on February 27, 1990) was convicted of murder in the second degree in the high-profile murder of Sarah Ludemann.
Rachel Wade (born on February 27, 1990) was convicted of murder in the second degree in the high-profile murder of Sarah Ludemann.
Ray and Faye Copeland
Ray Copeland (1914–1993) and Faye Della Copeland (192130 December 2003) became, at the ages of 76 and 69 respectively, the oldest couple ever sentenced to death in the United States.
Ray Copeland (1914–1993) and Faye Della Copeland (192130 December 2003) became, at the ages of 76 and 69 respectively, the oldest couple ever sentenced to death in the United States.
Reetika Vazirani
Reetika Vazirani (1962–2003) was an American poet and educator.
Reetika Vazirani (1962–2003) was an American poet and educator.
Regina and Margaret DeFrancisco
Regina and Margaret DeFrancisco were two teenage girls who made national headlines for the high-profile Chicago, Illinois murder of Oscar Velazquez, Regina's boyfriend, in June of 2000.
Regina and Margaret DeFrancisco were two teenage girls who made national headlines for the high-profile Chicago, Illinois murder of Oscar Velazquez, Regina's boyfriend, in June of 2000.
Rhonda Belle Martin
Rhonda Bell Martin (1907 – October 11, 1957) was an American serial killer.
Rhonda Bell Martin (1907 – October 11, 1957) was an American serial killer.
Rosie Alfaro
Rosie Alfaro (born October 12, 1971) is an American female murderer currently on California's death row for the 1990 murder of 9 year old Autumn Wallace in Anaheim, California.
Rosie Alfaro (born October 12, 1971) is an American female murderer currently on California's death row for the 1990 murder of 9 year old Autumn Wallace in Anaheim, California.
Roxana Flowers
Roxana Druce née Flowers (1847 – February 28, 1887) was the last woman hanged in the state of New York.
Roxana Druce née Flowers (1847 – February 28, 1887) was the last woman hanged in the state of New York.
Ruby McCollum
Ruby McCollum was the subject of a notorious murder trial in 1952.
Ruby McCollum was the subject of a notorious murder trial in 1952.
Sante Kimes
Sante Kimes is an American felon who has been convicted of two murders, along with robbery, violation of anti-slavery laws, forgery and numerous other crimes.
Sante Kimes is an American felon who has been convicted of two murders, along with robbery, violation of anti-slavery laws, forgery and numerous other crimes.
Sara Kruzan
Sara Jessimy Kruzan (born January 8, 1978), convicted of first degree murder, is a victim of human trafficking and inmate of Central California Women's Facility, Chowchilla.
Sara Jessimy Kruzan (born January 8, 1978), convicted of first degree murder, is a victim of human trafficking and inmate of Central California Women's Facility, Chowchilla.
Sarah Jo Pender
Sarah Jo Pender is a woman convicted, along with her former boyfriend Richard Edward Hull, of murdering their roommates, Andrew Cataldi and Tricia Nordman on October 24, 2000 in Indiana.
Sarah Jo Pender is a woman convicted, along with her former boyfriend Richard Edward Hull, of murdering their roommates, Andrew Cataldi and Tricia Nordman on October 24, 2000 in Indiana.
Sarah Marie Johnson
Sarah Marie Johnson is an American woman who was convicted of killing her parents in 2003 when she was 16 years old.
Sarah Marie Johnson is an American woman who was convicted of killing her parents in 2003 when she was 16 years old.
Sarah Simpson
Sarah Simpson (died December 27, 1739) was a widow executed by hanging (along with her servant Penelope Henry) for the murder of a child in New Hampshire.
Sarah Simpson (died December 27, 1739) was a widow executed by hanging (along with her servant Penelope Henry) for the murder of a child in New Hampshire.
Stacey Castor
Stacey Castor (born July 24, 1967) is a resident of Clay, New York and is a convicted murderer.
Stacey Castor (born July 24, 1967) is a resident of Clay, New York and is a convicted murderer.
Stacey Lannert
Stacey Ann Lannert (born May 28, 1972, St. Louis, Missouri) was serving a life sentence with no possibility of parole for the murder of her father, Tom Lannert.
Stacey Ann Lannert (born May 28, 1972, St. Louis, Missouri) was serving a life sentence with no possibility of parole for the murder of her father, Tom Lannert.
Stella Nickell
Stella M. Nickell is a American woman who was sentenced to 90 years in prison for product tampering after she allegedly poisoned Excedrin capsules with lethal cyanide, resulting in the deaths of...
Stella M. Nickell is a American woman who was sentenced to 90 years in prison for product tampering after she allegedly poisoned Excedrin capsules with lethal cyanide, resulting in the deaths of...
Susan Atkins
Susan Denise Atkins was a convicted American serial killer who was a member of the "Manson family", led by Charles Manson.
Susan Denise Atkins was a convicted American serial killer who was a member of the "Manson family", led by Charles Manson.
Susan Polk
Susan Polk (born Susan Mae Bolling in 1957) is an American woman convicted in June 2006 of second degree murder in connection with the 2002 death of her husband, Dr. Frank "Felix" Polk.
Susan Polk (born Susan Mae Bolling in 1957) is an American woman convicted in June 2006 of second degree murder in connection with the 2002 death of her husband, Dr. Frank "Felix" Polk.
Susan Smith
Susan Leigh Vaughan Smith (born September 26, 1971) is an American woman sentenced to life in prison for murdering her children.
Susan Leigh Vaughan Smith (born September 26, 1971) is an American woman sentenced to life in prison for murdering her children.
Susan Wright (murderer)
Susan Lucille Wright (born April 24, 1976) is an American woman from Houston, Texas who made headlines in 2003 for stabbing her husband, Jeff Wright, 193 times and then burying his body in their...
Susan Lucille Wright (born April 24, 1976) is an American woman from Houston, Texas who made headlines in 2003 for stabbing her husband, Jeff Wright, 193 times and then burying his body in their...
Sylvia Seegrist
Sylvia Wynanda Seegrist (born July 31, 1960) is an American woman who on October 30, 1985 opened fire at a Springfield, Pennsylvania shopping mall, killing three people and wounding seven others...
Sylvia Wynanda Seegrist (born July 31, 1960) is an American woman who on October 30, 1985 opened fire at a Springfield, Pennsylvania shopping mall, killing three people and wounding seven others...
Teresa Lewis
Teresa Wilson Bean Lewis was an American who was the only woman on death row in Virginia prior to her execution.
Teresa Wilson Bean Lewis was an American who was the only woman on death row in Virginia prior to her execution.
The Black Widow Murders
The Black Widow murders were committed by two California senior citizens Helen Golay, 75, of Santa Monica and Olga Rutterschmidt, 73, of Hollywood.
The Black Widow murders were committed by two California senior citizens Helen Golay, 75, of Santa Monica and Olga Rutterschmidt, 73, of Hollywood.
Theresa Knorr
Theresa Knorr (born March 14, 1946) is an American woman convicted of torturing and murdering two of her children while using the others to facilitate and cover up her crimes.
Theresa Knorr (born March 14, 1946) is an American woman convicted of torturing and murdering two of her children while using the others to facilitate and cover up her crimes.
Tiffany Cole
Tiffany Ann Cole was found guilty of the kidnapping and first-degree murder of a Duval County, Florida husband and wife.
Tiffany Ann Cole was found guilty of the kidnapping and first-degree murder of a Duval County, Florida husband and wife.
Tillie Klimek
Ottilie "Tillie" Klimek was a Polish American serial killer, active in Chicago.
Ottilie "Tillie" Klimek was a Polish American serial killer, active in Chicago.
Tina Resch
Tina Resch (pronounced "Resh"), born October 23, 1969, achieved some fame during what the media called the Columbus Poltergeist case.
Tina Resch (pronounced "Resh"), born October 23, 1969, achieved some fame during what the media called the Columbus Poltergeist case.
Toni Jo Henry
Toni Jo Henry,, was the only woman executed in Louisiana's electric chair.
Toni Jo Henry,, was the only woman executed in Louisiana's electric chair.
Velma Barfield
Margie Velma Barfield was a serial killer, convicted of six murders.
Margie Velma Barfield was a serial killer, convicted of six murders.
Virginia Christian
Virginia Christian (15 August 1895 – 16 August 1912) was the first female executed in the 20th century in the state of Virginia, and a juvenile offender executed in the United States.
Virginia Christian (15 August 1895 – 16 August 1912) was the first female executed in the 20th century in the state of Virginia, and a juvenile offender executed in the United States.
Wanda Jean Allen
Wanda Jean Allen (August 17, 1959 – January 11, 2001) was sentenced to death in 1988 for the murder of Gloria Jean Leathers, 29.
Wanda Jean Allen (August 17, 1959 – January 11, 2001) was sentenced to death in 1988 for the murder of Gloria Jean Leathers, 29.
Waneta Hoyt
Waneta Ethel (Nixon) Hoyt (May 13, 1946 – August 13, 1998) was an American serial killer.
Waneta Ethel (Nixon) Hoyt (May 13, 1946 – August 13, 1998) was an American serial killer.
Wendi Andriano
Wendi Andriano filed a post-conviction appeal in 2007, claiming that evidence of her affairs and efforts to buy life insurance policies for her ailing husband unfairly prejudiced her in front of...
Wendi Andriano filed a post-conviction appeal in 2007, claiming that evidence of her affairs and efforts to buy life insurance policies for her ailing husband unfairly prejudiced her in front of...
Winnie Ruth Judd
Winnie Ruth McKinnell Judd (January 29, 1905 – October 23, 1998) was a Phoenix, Arizona medical secretary found guilty of murdering one of her two former roommates and later sentenced to death.
Winnie Ruth McKinnell Judd (January 29, 1905 – October 23, 1998) was a Phoenix, Arizona medical secretary found guilty of murdering one of her two former roommates and later sentenced to death.
Yolanda Saldívar
Yolanda Saldívar is a Mexican American woman who was convicted in 1995 for the murder of Tejano music singer Selena at a Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi, Texas, on March 31, 1995.
Yolanda Saldívar is a Mexican American woman who was convicted in 1995 for the murder of Tejano music singer Selena at a Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi, Texas, on March 31, 1995.