Nannie Doss: The Giggling Granny

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Behind the cheerful demeanor of a sweet southern grandma, lurked a vicious killer. Nannie Doss poisoned her husbands, killed her children, and even went after her own mother. This week, Greg explores Nannie’s use of the lonely hearts columns to find victims, and Vanessa examines ...  Show more

When the crimes of Nannie Doss came to light the press gave her nicknames like "The Giggling Granny" and "The Jolly Widow." This was due to Nannie's behavior towards the police and in the courtroom. She acted like everything was a game. The truth was much more severe because Nann ...  Show more

Picture a serial killer in your mind’s eye. What do you see... Is it your gran?Today is the story of one of America’s most notorious female serial killers: Nannie Doss, aka the Giggling Granny. She killed 11 people, four of which were husbands. This lead to her also being known a ...  Show more

“The Giggling Granny”, Nannie Doss’ home cooked meals were served with a side of poison. Was she suffering from Munchausen-by-Proxy, or did she just feel trapped by mid-20th century society? Greg and Vanessa examine how a troubled childhood, brain damage, and an abusive husband l ...  Show more