The Femme Fatal

She published 14 bestselling novels before anyone knew who she really was. In 1954, two teenage best friends in Christchurch, New Zealand committed a murder that shocked the country, just because they couldn't bear the thought of being separated. One of those girls served her time, changed her name, crossed the world, and quietly became one of the best-selling mystery novelists on the planet....

The press called her one half of "Ken and Barbie" a nickname that stuck long after the trial ended. This episode traces how that image was built, sold, and eventually picked apart across film, documentary, and courtroom testimony. Then we turn to the stars for a different kind of read, not as explanation or excuse, but as another lens on two people whose astrology, like their story, resi...

This week on The Femme Fatal , we're traveling to Australia to examine one of the country's most notorious murder cases. In 1989, Tracey Wigginton became known around the world as "The Lesbian Vampire Killer" after she and three accomplices lured a stranger to the banks of the Brisbane River, where he was brutally murdered in a crime prosecutors said was fueled by her obsession...

n this episode of The Femme Fatal , we explore the unbelievable true story of Wanda Holloway, the Texas mother whose determination to see her daughter make the cheerleading squad led to one of the most infamous murder-for-hire plots in America. Known forever as the "Pom Pom Mom," Wanda became the center of a media firestorm when she was accused of plotting to eliminate the mother of a ri...

Griselda Blanco wasn't just a drug trafficker. She was one of the most feared and powerful figures in the history of the cocaine trade. Known as the "Black Widow" and the "Cocaine Godmother," Blanco built a multimillion-dollar empire stretching from Colombia to Miami during the height of the cocaine wars. Authorities linked her organization to dozens of murders, though the...

This week on The Femme Fatal , we dig into the case of Lyda Southard — aka Flypaper Lyda, the Black Widow, and Lady Bluebeard — an Idaho woman who buried four husbands, a brother-in-law, and her own daughter, all while collecting the life insurance checks. Then we get into the pop culture of the woman who gender-flipped a 300-year-old fairy tale, and what the stars say about a Venus-ruled Libra wi...

In this episode of The Femme Fatale , we step inside the gates of Buchenwald to tell the story of Ilse Koch, wife of the camp commandant, convicted war criminal, and one of the most mythologized women of the 20th century. We explore her crimes, her trial, and the international outrage that followed. Then we break down a pop culture legacy that is stranger than fiction, and dive into the astrology....

In this episode of The Femme Fatal , we dive into the disturbing transformation of actress Allison Mack, from beloved television star to one of the most infamous members of the NXIVM cult. What began as self-help seminars and empowerment branding spiraled into manipulation, secrecy, coercion, and a shocking inner circle built around loyalty and control. We explore how Mack became entangled with Ke...

In the quiet suburbs of Texas, a brutal midnight attack left two little boys dead and their mother fighting for her life. But as the media frenzy exploded around Darlie Routier, grief itself went on trial. Was she a cold-blooded killer hiding behind tears, or a shattered mother condemned by public opinion before the evidence could fully speak? In this episode of The Femme Fatal , we unravel one of...

She was the woman everyone trusted. A devoted mother, a churchgoer, the perfect friend. That is what makes the story of Candy Montgomery so chilling. In Wylie, Texas, a seemingly ordinary friendship unraveled into secrets, an affair, and ultimately, violence. When Betty Gore was found brutally killed in her home, the case shocked the community. Was it calculated, or a moment that spiraled out of c...

What happens when the woman writing a children’s book about grief becomes the center of a murder investigation? This week on The Femme Fatal , we unravel the chilling story of Kouri Richins. A Utah mom, real estate investor, and aspiring author whose polished image began to crack after her husband, Eric, died suddenly in 2022. What started as a story of loss quickly spiraled into allegations of se...

On this episode of The Femme Fatal , we dive into Karla Faye Tucker, better known as the pickaxe killer. She went from a life of drugs and violence to becoming one of the most high-profile born-again Christians on death row. But when it came time for her execution, the question wasn’t just about what she did, it was about who she had become. Crossed Over Movie Karla Faye Tucker: Forevermore Movie...

On this episode of The Femme Fatal , we dive into the story of Bonnie Parker, the small-town Texas girl who became one half of America’s most infamous outlaw duo. What started as a chance meeting with Clyde Barrow quickly spiraled into a life of crime, violence, and notoriety during the Great Depression. From poetry to pistols, Bonnie’s story is one of love, loyalty, and a dangerous path she could...

On this episode of The Femme Fatal podcast, we’re heading to New Orleans, where beauty, wealth, and status masked something far more sinister. Delphine LaLaurie was everything society admired elegant, influential, untouchable. But behind the doors of her Royal Street mansion, something horrifying was unfolding. When a fire broke out in 1834, the truth didn’t just come to light, it forced its way o...

This week on The Femme Fatal , we’re covering Kristin Rossum, a toxicologist who turned her expertise into something deadly. What starts as a suspicious death quickly unravels into a story of addiction, affairs, and a woman who thought she could outsmart the system. Brains, beauty, and poison are a dangerous combination. Send us Fan Mail Laugh Love Law Real conversations. Real people. Real impact....

In this episode of The Femme Fatal , we step into one of the most infamous crime scenes in American history. Lizzie Borden was tried and acquitted in the brutal 1892 murders of her father and stepmother, but public suspicion never left her. We dig into the family tensions, the strange timeline, the theories that still linger, and how Lizzie transformed from a real woman into a dark American legend...

In this episode of The Femme Fatal , we examine the case of Pamela Smart, the New Hampshire media coordinator whose affair with a teenage student led to one of the most notorious murder trials of the early 1990s. We walk through the timeline of the crime, the investigation, and the courtroom proceedings that made the case a national media spectacle. The story later inspired films, television portr...

This episode examines the crimes of Aileen Wuornos, who murdered seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990. We focus on the timeline, the legal proceedings, and the cultural impact of her story. From tabloid headlines to the Oscar-winning film Monster, Wuornos became more than a case. She became a symbol. We conclude with a measured astrological analysis of her Sun, Moon, Mars, and Venus placemen...

In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we examine the life and accusations of Ghislaine Maxwell. We explore her upbringing, her father’s influence, her partnership with Jeffrey Epstein, and the role she played inside an environment built on secrecy and privilege. We close with an astrological analysis, looking at her personal placements that speak to hierarchy, control, and ambition. Ghislaine Maxwel...

In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we unravel the story of Leonarda Cianciulli, the Italian soapmaker who murdered in the name of protection. Was she a grieving mother driven by superstition, or something far more calculated? We trace the history, the victims, and the wartime fear that fueled her descent. Then we talk movies and astrology.  Links mentioned in this episode: Movie Gran Bollito/Blac...

Every episode has a moment that does not belong. This one lasted twenty minutes. It didn’t make the final cut but for anyone who enjoys a good derailment — here you go. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Episode Description: In this episode of The Femme Fatal , we focus on the crime and trial of Clara Harris, whose case shocked the nation. This episode focuses largely within the events leading up to the crime, the act itself, and the courtroom proceedings that followed. We also discuss the made-for-TV film Suburban Madness and close with our signature astrological look at Clara Harris’ chart, exam...

In this episode of The Femme Fatal , we tell the chilling story of Christine Falling, a teenage babysitter whose crimes went unnoticed until it was too late. Her case is a disturbing example of how trust, access, and systemic failures allowed tragedy to repeat itself. We focus on the pattern of missed warning signs, the institutions that failed to intervene, and close with our signature astrologic...

In the premiere episode of The Femme Fatal , we tell the dark and legendary story of Elizabeth Báthory, the infamous “Blood Countess” whose name has become synonymous with power, cruelty, and gothic horror. From aristocratic privilege to chilling folklore, we cover the real history behind one of the most notorious women in true crime. We also explore Elizabeth’s pop culture legacy, including films...