We’re continuing our 3-part miniseries on “The First American Female Serial Killer.” It’s a nineteenth century American tale about how an orphan turned indentured servant bootstrapped herself into a mad scientist murderer. In fact, one of the most prolific murderers in history. The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.• Follow Diversion Audio on Instagram • Explore more: diversionaudio.com This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayerEditorial Direction by Nora BatelleDeveloped by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob BronsteinProduced, edited, and directed by Mark FrancisTheme Music by Tyler CashExecutive Produced by Scott Waxman, Mark Francis, and Jacob BronsteinSpecial thanks to: Mary Kay McBrayer, America’s First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster Harold Schechter, Fatal See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.