The provided episode examines the life and legend of Lavinia Fisher, a woman who has been dubbed as America's first female serial killer. While there is no definitive evidence to support this claim, historical records and folklore paint a picture of Lavinia and her husband, John Fisher, as criminals who ran a roadside inn and may have been involved in highway robbery and other criminal activities. The text explores the various accounts and rumors surrounding Lavinia's life, including the sensationalized newspaper articles of the time, as well as the possibility that she was more of an accomplice to her husband's crimes than a mastermind herself. The text ultimately leaves the reader to decide how much of the legend is true, while also providing resources to learn more about Lavinia Fisher's story.