Missouri's Murderous Matrons

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At the turn of the twentieth century, people in Missouri experienced unexpected and horrible deaths due to arsenic. Two different women in two different areas of Missouri, and for two different reasons, used arsenic as a means to get what they wanted. Emma Heppermann, a black widow killer, craved money. Bertha Gifford, an angel of mercy, took sick people into her home and nursed them to death. Follow the trails of these women who murdered for decades before being tried and convicted. From Wentzville to Steelville, Emma left a trail of bodies. And Bertha is suspected of killing almost 10 percent of the population of the little town of Catawissa. Presented by co-author Victoria Cosner The Thursday Evening Speaker Series is a free, monthly lecture series open to the public. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs are held at the Missouri State Archives, located at 600 W. Main Street in Jefferson City. Programs are livestreamed on YouTube. The series is underwritten by the Friends of the Missouri State Archives.

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