Killer Moms

Killer Moms

True Stories

By Amanda R. Woomer
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Publication Date: 1st October 2024

A murder at the hands of a mother is a heartbreaking deviation and a crime against nature! How can a mother commit such an appalling crime? How can she end the lives of the innocents she so recently... Read More
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A murder at the hands of a mother is a heartbreaking deviation and a crime against nature! How can a mother commit such an appalling crime? How can she end the lives of the innocents she so recently... Read More
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A murder at the hands of a mother is a heartbreaking deviation and a crime against nature! How can a mother commit such an appalling crime? How can she end the lives of the innocents she so recently bore and nurtured?

A mother is supposed to be loving, protective, caring, and kind. She’s supposed to nurture and guide her children from infancy into childhood and adolescence. The very thought of murdering a child—much less their own child—is not only bizarre but perhaps the most disturbing thought a parent could have! Exploring the ultimate betrayal of a mother’s duty, Killer Moms: True Stories recounts 31 harrowing tales of motherhood gone wrong, including …

  • Rachel David, who believed she was married to God
  • Andrea Yates, who systemically executed each of her five children by drowning them
  • Magda Goebbels, one of the most powerful women in Nazi Germany, the propaganda minister’s wife and a Hitler favorite
  • The ambiguous Casey Anthony case, whose acquittal shocked the public
  • Melissa Drexler, aka “The Prom Mom,” who hid her pregnancy from everyone
  • Rosemary West, one of England’s most notorious serial killers
  • Lindsey Nicole Blansett, whose solution to ensuring her children wouldn’t suffer in the future was to make sure they did not have a future
  • Nannie Doss, the “Giggling Granny,” who managed to murder four generations of her family in a killing spree that lasted 30 years
  • Angela Camacho, who helped her husband murder her three young children because he believed they were possessed by witches.

    An unflinching look into humanity’s dark side, Killer Moms is an unnerving read that delves into the twisted paths, the chilling motives, and the devastating consequences of maternal malice!

    • Details
    • Price: $19.99
    • Pages: 304
    • Publisher: Visible Ink Press
    • Imprint: Visible Ink Press
    • Series: Dark Minds True Crimes
    • Publication Date: 1st October 2024
    • ISBN: 9781578598663
    • Format: eBook
    • BISACs:
      TRUE CRIME / Hoaxes & Deceptions
      TRUE CRIME / General
      TRUE CRIME / Abductions, Kidnappings & Missing Persons
      TRUE CRIME / Historical
      TRUE CRIME / Murder / General
    Reviews

    "Amanda R. Woomer’s “Killer Moms: True Stories” is not for the faint of heart. However, it is an undeniably compelling and meticulously researched exploration. … Woomer’s strength lies in her ability to present these tragic cases with both sensitivity and unflinching detail. … It is an important read for anyone interested in true crime, psychology, or the complexities of human behavior. Amanda R. Woomer has crafted a book that is gripping and informative. It is also deeply thought-provoking. It leaves a lasting impression on the reader long after the final page is turned. It serves as a stark reminder of the potential for tragedy. … It provides a sobering and insightful look into the human capacity for both love and unimaginable violence." — Basement of the Bizarre

    "These stories will chill you, they’ll fascinate you, and they’ll keep you up at night." — Bookworm Sez

    "Okay, get prepared ... get into the minds of these sadistic killers that were also mothers ... This book is a shocker. It is definitely not for the weak hearted. If you want to know the dark side of humanity, then I suggest that you pick up this book and be prepared to be mortified. If you have a weak heart, then I suggest you stay away from this book!" — unexplained-mysteries.com

    Author Bio
    Amanda R. Woomer is the author of nearly 20 books focused on dark history, the paranormal, women's history, and Victoriana, including Harlots & Hauntings, The Art of Grieving: The Beauty Behind Victorian Mourning Customs, and A Mortal's Guide to Cemeteries. She is a featured writer for Haunted Magazine and Troy Taylor's Morbid Curious and is also the creator of the all-female paranormal journal The Feminine Macabre. She currently resides in Buffalo, New York with her husband and son, their black cat, and her collection of Victorian mourning memorabilia.
    Table of Contents

    About the Author
    Acknowledgments
    Introduction

    Love
    1. Rosemary West Gloucester, England
    2. Anna Månsdotter Yngsjö, Sweden
    3. Francisca Rojas Necochea, Argentina
    4. Denise Labbé Vendôme, France
    Money
    5. Caroline Wardlaw Martin East Orange, New Jersey
    6. Nannie Doss, aka "The Giggling Granny" Jacksonville, Alabama, Lexington, North Carolina, Emporia, Kansas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma
    7. Martha Marek Vienna, Austria
    8. Belle Gunness LaPorte, Indiana
    Power
    9. Magda Goebbels Berlin, Germany
    10. Irene of Athens Constantinople, Byzantine Empire
    11. Dame Alice Kyteler Kilkenny, Ireland
    Faith
    12. Rachel David Salt Lake City, Utah
    13. Lindsey Nicole Blansett Wellington, Kansas
    14. Angela Camacho Brownsville, Texas
    15. Silvia Meraz Nacozari, Mexico
    16. Andrea Yates Houston, Texas
    Depression
    17. Kathryn Dempsey Schoch Dunkirk, New York and Perrysville, Pennsylvania
    18. Otty Sanchez San Antonio, Texas
    19. Maggie Young Honolulu, Hawaii
    20. Assia Wevill London, England
    Honor
    21. Ruth Blay South Hampton, New Hampshire
    22. Parveen Rafiq Lahore, Pakistan
    23. Mary Hamilton St. Petersburg, Russia
    24. Maria Isa St. Louis, Missouri
    Freedom from Motherhood
    25. Melissa Drexler, aka the "Prom Mom" Aberdeen, New Jersey
    26. Angela Norman Dayton, Ohio
    27. Alice Martin Bishop Plymouth, Massachusetts
    For Their Children
    28. Grace Hubbard Fortescue Honolulu, Hawaii
    29. Carol Carr Atlanta, Georgia
    30. Margaret Garner Cincinnati, Ohio
    31. Leonarda Cianciulli Correggio, Italy
    Guilty Until Proven Innocent
    32. Casey Anthony Orlando, Florida

    Mental Health Resources
    Glossary
    Further Reading
    Index

    A murder at the hands of a mother is a heartbreaking deviation and a crime against nature! How can a mother commit such an appalling crime? How can she end the lives of the innocents she so recently bore and nurtured?

    A mother is supposed to be loving, protective, caring, and kind. She’s supposed to nurture and guide her children from infancy into childhood and adolescence. The very thought of murdering a child—much less their own child—is not only bizarre but perhaps the most disturbing thought a parent could have! Exploring the ultimate betrayal of a mother’s duty, Killer Moms: True Stories recounts 31 harrowing tales of motherhood gone wrong, including …

  • Rachel David, who believed she was married to God
  • Andrea Yates, who systemically executed each of her five children by drowning them
  • Magda Goebbels, one of the most powerful women in Nazi Germany, the propaganda minister’s wife and a Hitler favorite
  • The ambiguous Casey Anthony case, whose acquittal shocked the public
  • Melissa Drexler, aka “The Prom Mom,” who hid her pregnancy from everyone
  • Rosemary West, one of England’s most notorious serial killers
  • Lindsey Nicole Blansett, whose solution to ensuring her children wouldn’t suffer in the future was to make sure they did not have a future
  • Nannie Doss, the “Giggling Granny,” who managed to murder four generations of her family in a killing spree that lasted 30 years
  • Angela Camacho, who helped her husband murder her three young children because he believed they were possessed by witches.

    An unflinching look into humanity’s dark side, Killer Moms is an unnerving read that delves into the twisted paths, the chilling motives, and the devastating consequences of maternal malice!

    • Price: $19.99
    • Pages: 304
    • Publisher: Visible Ink Press
    • Imprint: Visible Ink Press
    • Series: Dark Minds True Crimes
    • Publication Date: 1st October 2024
    • ISBN: 9781578598663
    • Format: eBook
    • BISACs:
      TRUE CRIME / Hoaxes & Deceptions
      TRUE CRIME / General
      TRUE CRIME / Abductions, Kidnappings & Missing Persons
      TRUE CRIME / Historical
      TRUE CRIME / Murder / General

    "Amanda R. Woomer’s “Killer Moms: True Stories” is not for the faint of heart. However, it is an undeniably compelling and meticulously researched exploration. … Woomer’s strength lies in her ability to present these tragic cases with both sensitivity and unflinching detail. … It is an important read for anyone interested in true crime, psychology, or the complexities of human behavior. Amanda R. Woomer has crafted a book that is gripping and informative. It is also deeply thought-provoking. It leaves a lasting impression on the reader long after the final page is turned. It serves as a stark reminder of the potential for tragedy. … It provides a sobering and insightful look into the human capacity for both love and unimaginable violence." — Basement of the Bizarre

    "These stories will chill you, they’ll fascinate you, and they’ll keep you up at night." — Bookworm Sez

    "Okay, get prepared ... get into the minds of these sadistic killers that were also mothers ... This book is a shocker. It is definitely not for the weak hearted. If you want to know the dark side of humanity, then I suggest that you pick up this book and be prepared to be mortified. If you have a weak heart, then I suggest you stay away from this book!" — unexplained-mysteries.com

    Amanda R. Woomer is the author of nearly 20 books focused on dark history, the paranormal, women's history, and Victoriana, including Harlots & Hauntings, The Art of Grieving: The Beauty Behind Victorian Mourning Customs, and A Mortal's Guide to Cemeteries. She is a featured writer for Haunted Magazine and Troy Taylor's Morbid Curious and is also the creator of the all-female paranormal journal The Feminine Macabre. She currently resides in Buffalo, New York with her husband and son, their black cat, and her collection of Victorian mourning memorabilia.

    About the Author
    Acknowledgments
    Introduction

    Love
    1. Rosemary West Gloucester, England
    2. Anna Månsdotter Yngsjö, Sweden
    3. Francisca Rojas Necochea, Argentina
    4. Denise Labbé Vendôme, France
    Money
    5. Caroline Wardlaw Martin East Orange, New Jersey
    6. Nannie Doss, aka "The Giggling Granny" Jacksonville, Alabama, Lexington, North Carolina, Emporia, Kansas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma
    7. Martha Marek Vienna, Austria
    8. Belle Gunness LaPorte, Indiana
    Power
    9. Magda Goebbels Berlin, Germany
    10. Irene of Athens Constantinople, Byzantine Empire
    11. Dame Alice Kyteler Kilkenny, Ireland
    Faith
    12. Rachel David Salt Lake City, Utah
    13. Lindsey Nicole Blansett Wellington, Kansas
    14. Angela Camacho Brownsville, Texas
    15. Silvia Meraz Nacozari, Mexico
    16. Andrea Yates Houston, Texas
    Depression
    17. Kathryn Dempsey Schoch Dunkirk, New York and Perrysville, Pennsylvania
    18. Otty Sanchez San Antonio, Texas
    19. Maggie Young Honolulu, Hawaii
    20. Assia Wevill London, England
    Honor
    21. Ruth Blay South Hampton, New Hampshire
    22. Parveen Rafiq Lahore, Pakistan
    23. Mary Hamilton St. Petersburg, Russia
    24. Maria Isa St. Louis, Missouri
    Freedom from Motherhood
    25. Melissa Drexler, aka the "Prom Mom" Aberdeen, New Jersey
    26. Angela Norman Dayton, Ohio
    27. Alice Martin Bishop Plymouth, Massachusetts
    For Their Children
    28. Grace Hubbard Fortescue Honolulu, Hawaii
    29. Carol Carr Atlanta, Georgia
    30. Margaret Garner Cincinnati, Ohio
    31. Leonarda Cianciulli Correggio, Italy
    Guilty Until Proven Innocent
    32. Casey Anthony Orlando, Florida

    Mental Health Resources
    Glossary
    Further Reading
    Index