Lady Killers, Tori Telfer
Lady Killers, Tori Telfer
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Lady Killers
Deadly Women Throughout History

Author: Tori Telfer

Narrator: Sarah Mollo-Christensen

Unabridged: 9 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/10/2017

Synopsis

When you think of serial killers throughout history, the names that come to mind are likely Jack the Ripper, John Wayne Gacy, and Ted Bundy. But what about Tillie Klimek, Moulay Hassan, and Kate Bender? The narrative we're comfortable with is one where women are the victims of violent crime-not the perpetrators. In fact, serial killers are thought to be so universally male that, in 1998, FBI profiler Roy Hazelwood infamously declared that There are no female serial killers. Inspired by Telfer's Jezebel column of the same name, Lady Killers disputes that claim and offers fourteen gruesome examples as evidence. Although largely forgotten by history, female serial killers rival their male counterparts in cunning, cruelty, and appetite. Each chapter explores the crimes and history of a different female serial killer and then proceeds to unpack her legacy and her portrayal in the media as well as the stereotypes and sexist cliches that inevitably surround her.

About Tori Telfer

Tori Telfer is the author of Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History and the host of the podcasts Criminal Broads, Why Women Kill: Truth, Lies, and Labels (CBS All Access), and Red Flags (Investigation Discovery). She lives in New York City with her husband and son.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Katie on February 22, 2019

3.5 stars I've read many true crime books over the years but this is actually only the second or third time I have had the opportunity to read one featuring female serial killers. There's just not that many books like that on the market so I am glad the author decided this was a subject worth writing......more

Goodreads review by Helen on January 19, 2019

This review appeared first at: [URL not allowed] Tori Telfer has compiled this compelling compendium that features female serial killers throughout history.  Each murderess is illustrated with an absolutely gorgeous pen-and-ink portrait done by Dame Darcy. Telfer opens the book......more

Goodreads review by Misty Marie on December 25, 2021

An in-depth look at the female serial killer throughout history. Numerous cases and women that are not well known. In fact I only read about two of them before so I enjoyed this book. I found the writer quirky and I loved her writing style considering the dark history she was covering. Excellent boo......more

Goodreads review by Johann (jobis89) on September 12, 2021

My obsession with this reminded me of how I felt reading The Five. I never wanted it to end. Top 3 of the year so far for me!......more

Goodreads review by Lois on November 04, 2018

Interesting but lacks any real look at sexism, racism, social standing, etc. There's no nuanced look at the crimes. In some cases the women are just cold blooded killers. In some cases killing develops as a way of coping with crushing poverty. Women have been killing infants since forever and for a m......more

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