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The Femme Fatal tells the stories of women who commit crimes, blending true crime, pop culture, and astrology to explore power, obsession, and the darker side of femininity.




]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Stacy Dodson stacydodson@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/er5nmu1t7tvjtakjtfsp3jqs798y?.jpg The Femme Fatal https://www.thefemmefatal.com Lady Death: Lyudmila Pavlichenko Lady Death: Lyudmila Pavlichenko This week on The Femme Fatal, we step away from our usual kind of killer to meet Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the Soviet sniper credited with more than 300 kills during World War II. Known as “Lady Death,” she became a wartime legend, an unlikely friend of Eleanor Roosevelt, and a symbol of resistance against fascism.

We explore the woman behind the rifle, the remarkable patience and precision reflected in her astrology, and a pop culture legacy that stretches from a Woody Guthrie song and Battle for Sevastopol to The Diamond Eye and Call of Duty.

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]]> This week on The Femme Fatal, we step away from our usual kind of killer to meet Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the Soviet sniper credited with more than 300 kills during World War II. Known as “Lady Death,” she became a wartime legend, an unlikely friend of Eleanor Roosevelt, and a symbol of resistance against fascism.

We explore the woman behind the rifle, the remarkable patience and precision reflected in her astrology, and a pop culture legacy that stretches from a Woody Guthrie song and Battle for Sevastopol to The Diamond Eye and Call of Duty.

Miss Pavlichenko by Woody Guthrie

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19672545 Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2535 full false Kansas Murderess: Kate Bender Kansas Murderess: Kate Bender Meet Kate Bender, one of the most mysterious women in American true crime history. In 1870s Kansas, the Bloody Bender family welcomed travelers into their roadside inn, but some never made it back out.

This week on The Femme Fatal, we unravel the legend of Kate Bender, the family's gruesome crimes, their mysterious disappearance, and the question that remains more than 150 years later: What happened to Kate Bender?

Plus, we explore the Bloody Benders' surprising place in pop culture and get creative with numerology and generational astrology when a birth chart simply doesn't exist.

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]]> Meet Kate Bender, one of the most mysterious women in American true crime history. In 1870s Kansas, the Bloody Bender family welcomed travelers into their roadside inn, but some never made it back out.

This week on The Femme Fatal, we unravel the legend of Kate Bender, the family's gruesome crimes, their mysterious disappearance, and the question that remains more than 150 years later: What happened to Kate Bender?

Plus, we explore the Bloody Benders' surprising place in pop culture and get creative with numerology and generational astrology when a birth chart simply doesn't exist.

Supernatural: The Benders

The Librarians: And the Heart of Darkness

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19633815 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1962 full false Cowgirl Butcher: Helen Hardin Moore Cowgirl Butcher: Helen Hardin Moore When Casey Elliott vanished from North Texas, investigators uncovered a case filled with secrets, suspicion, and one of the state's most disturbing homicide investigations. His girlfriend, Helen Hardin Moore, maintained there was more to the story, but the evidence led to a life sentence.

In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we examine the investigation, the forensic evidence, and the legal questions that continue to spark debate decades later. Then, we perform an astrological autopsy on Helen's birthchart to see if the signs were always there.

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]]> When Casey Elliott vanished from North Texas, investigators uncovered a case filled with secrets, suspicion, and one of the state's most disturbing homicide investigations. His girlfriend, Helen Hardin Moore, maintained there was more to the story, but the evidence led to a life sentence.

In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we examine the investigation, the forensic evidence, and the legal questions that continue to spark debate decades later. Then, we perform an astrological autopsy on Helen's birthchart to see if the signs were always there.

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19598568 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2213 full false Fatal Suitor: Belle Gunness Fatal Suitor: Belle Gunness Belle Gunness is believed to be one of America's most prolific female serial killers, luring wealthy suitors to her Indiana farm through newspaper ads—where many were never seen again.

In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we uncover the murders, the mystery of the infamous farmhouse fire, and the enduring theory that Belle escaped and lived the rest of her life as Esther Carlson.

Plus, we explore how Belle's legend lives on in popular culture and in Horoscopes & Homicides, we examine her Scorpio Sun and Full Moon birth to see what astrology can—and can't—tell us about one of history's most infamous women.

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]]> Belle Gunness is believed to be one of America's most prolific female serial killers, luring wealthy suitors to her Indiana farm through newspaper ads—where many were never seen again.

In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we uncover the murders, the mystery of the infamous farmhouse fire, and the enduring theory that Belle escaped and lived the rest of her life as Esther Carlson.

Plus, we explore how Belle's legend lives on in popular culture and in Horoscopes & Homicides, we examine her Scorpio Sun and Full Moon birth to see what astrology can—and can't—tell us about one of history's most infamous women.

Macabre - Bella the Butcher

Method Movie

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Hell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men by Harold Schechter

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19572126 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 2298 full false False Friend: Pam Hupp False Friend: Pam Hupp She looked like the perfect friend. Helpful. Caring. The kind of person you'd trust with your secrets or your life.

This week on The Femme Fatal, we're diving into the shocking case of Pam Hupp, the Missouri woman whose web of lies, greed, and manipulation left multiple lives destroyed. What began with the murder of Betsy Faria eventually unraveled into one of the most unbelievable true crime stories in recent history, complete with a staged home invasion, a bizarre police interrogation, and enough twists to make investigators question everything they thought they knew.

Finally, we examine Pam's Libra sun, Virgo moon, and 10/10 birthday through an astrological lens.  

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]]> She looked like the perfect friend. Helpful. Caring. The kind of person you'd trust with your secrets or your life.

This week on The Femme Fatal, we're diving into the shocking case of Pam Hupp, the Missouri woman whose web of lies, greed, and manipulation left multiple lives destroyed. What began with the murder of Betsy Faria eventually unraveled into one of the most unbelievable true crime stories in recent history, complete with a staged home invasion, a bizarre police interrogation, and enough twists to make investigators question everything they thought they knew.

Finally, we examine Pam's Libra sun, Virgo moon, and 10/10 birthday through an astrological lens.  

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19539410 Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:00 -0400 3410 full false Rewritten Woman: Anne Perry Rewritten Woman: Anne Perry 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.

Then, forty years later, an unknown filmmaker named Peter Jackson made a movie. It launched Kate Winslet's career. It also ended a secret that had lasted decades.

This week, I'm telling the story of a fantasy world two girls built to survive their childhoods, the crime that grew out of it, the trial that scandalized a nation, and the reinvention that followed. Then we close it out the way we always do: pulling her birth chart to see exactly what the stars had to say about a woman built to keep a secret.

🔪 A friendship turned obsession
 📖 A hidden identity, and the movie that broke it
 ✨ An astrology reading that might explain it all

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]]> 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.

Then, forty years later, an unknown filmmaker named Peter Jackson made a movie. It launched Kate Winslet's career. It also ended a secret that had lasted decades.

This week, I'm telling the story of a fantasy world two girls built to survive their childhoods, the crime that grew out of it, the trial that scandalized a nation, and the reinvention that followed. Then we close it out the way we always do: pulling her birth chart to see exactly what the stars had to say about a woman built to keep a secret.

🔪 A friendship turned obsession
 📖 A hidden identity, and the movie that broke it
 ✨ An astrology reading that might explain it all

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19469597 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1779 full false Killer Barbie: Karla Homolka Killer Barbie: Karla Homolka 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, resists easy answers.

Karla Movie

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]]> 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, resists easy answers.

Karla Movie

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19433354 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3347 full false Lesbian Vampire Killer: Tracey Wigginton Lesbian Vampire Killer: Tracey Wigginton 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 with drinking human blood.

We'll separate fact from sensationalism, explore how the media turned her into a gothic legend, and uncover the real tragedy behind the headlines. Then, in our Horoscopes & Homicides segment, we'll examine how her Leo Sun and Scorpio Moon paint a symbolic portrait of identity, obsession, and the allure of the forbidden.


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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 with drinking human blood.

We'll separate fact from sensationalism, explore how the media turned her into a gothic legend, and uncover the real tragedy behind the headlines. Then, in our Horoscopes & Homicides segment, we'll examine how her Leo Sun and Scorpio Moon paint a symbolic portrait of identity, obsession, and the allure of the forbidden.


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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19398717 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2464 full false Pom Pom Mom: Wanda Holloway (Recorded live at Spindletap Brewery) Pom Pom Mom: Wanda Holloway (Recorded live at Spindletap Brewery) 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 rival cheerleader. We'll examine the crime, the trial, and the pop culture legacy that turned a suburban scandal into national news.

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]]> 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 rival cheerleader. We'll examine the crime, the trial, and the pop culture legacy that turned a suburban scandal into national news.

The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom Movie

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19363947 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2336 full false Cocaine Godmother: Griselda Blanco Cocaine Godmother: Griselda Blanco 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 true number may never be known. Ruthless, ambitious, and determined to dominate a world controlled by men, she became a criminal legend whose influence can still be seen in pop culture today.

In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we explore the rise and fall of the Cocaine Queen, examine the myths and realities surrounding her violent reign, and conduct an astrological autopsy of the woman who helped shape one of the bloodiest chapters in the history of organized crime.

Dark true crime, female style.

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]]> 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 true number may never be known. Ruthless, ambitious, and determined to dominate a world controlled by men, she became a criminal legend whose influence can still be seen in pop culture today.

In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we explore the rise and fall of the Cocaine Queen, examine the myths and realities surrounding her violent reign, and conduct an astrological autopsy of the woman who helped shape one of the bloodiest chapters in the history of organized crime.

Dark true crime, female style.

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19322937 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2857 full false Lady Bluebeard: Lyda Southard Lady Bluebeard: Lyda Southard 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 with a Mercury mind and a 7th house full of very unfortunate husbands.

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]]> 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 with a Mercury mind and a 7th house full of very unfortunate husbands.

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19284907 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1970 full false The Bitch of Buchenwald: Isla Koch The Bitch of Buchenwald: Isla Koch 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.

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Isla: She Wolf of the SS

The Bitch of Buchenwald

The Most Evil Men and Women of History

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]]> 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.

Monster: The Ed Gains Story

Isla: She Wolf of the SS

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The Most Evil Men and Women of History

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19251244 Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2024 full false Branded Believer: Allison Mack Branded Believer: Allison Mack 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 Keith Raniere, the psychology behind cult recruitment, the branding scandal that horrified the public, and the blurred line between victim and perpetrator. Then we break down the astrological themes surrounding power, devotion, identity, and influence.

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]]> 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 Keith Raniere, the psychology behind cult recruitment, the branding scandal that horrified the public, and the blurred line between victim and perpetrator. Then we break down the astrological themes surrounding power, devotion, identity, and influence.

CBC Allison After NXIVM

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19210300 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2231 full false Wounded Mother: Darlie Routier Wounded Mother: Darlie Routier 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 America’s most divisive true crime cases, where bloodstains, a birthday video, and reasonable doubt still haunt the story decades later.

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]]> 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 America’s most divisive true crime cases, where bloodstains, a birthday video, and reasonable doubt still haunt the story decades later.

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19170999 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1758 full false Suburban Slayer: Candy Montgomery Suburban Slayer: Candy Montgomery 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 control? In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we explore the unsettling contrast between the woman everyone knew and the reality no one saw coming.

Texas Monthly

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]]> 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 control? In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we explore the unsettling contrast between the woman everyone knew and the reality no one saw coming.

Texas Monthly

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19128547 Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2807 full false Fatal Forger: Kouri Richins Fatal Forger: Kouri Richins 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 secret affairs, mounting debt, forged documents, and a fatal cocktail that prosecutors say was anything but accidental.

From suburban ambition to courtroom spectacle, this is a story about image, money, and what happens when the mask slips.

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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 secret affairs, mounting debt, forged documents, and a fatal cocktail that prosecutors say was anything but accidental.

From suburban ambition to courtroom spectacle, this is a story about image, money, and what happens when the mask slips.

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19104017 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 3065 full false Pickaxe Killer: Karla Faye Tucker Pickaxe Killer: Karla Faye Tucker 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.

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Karla Faye Tucker: Forevermore Movie

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Karla Faye by Mary Gauthier

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]]> 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

Faye Tucker by The Indigo Girls

Karla Faye by Mary Gauthier

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19061230 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400 2802 full false Loyal Outlaw: Bonnie Parker Loyal Outlaw: Bonnie Parker 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 couldn’t turn back from.

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]]> 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 couldn’t turn back from.

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Bonnie and Clyde

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-19023008 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2093 full false Sadist Socialite: Delphine LaLaurie Sadist Socialite: Delphine LaLaurie 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 out.

This week, we’re talking cruelty, power, and one of the most disturbing discoveries in true crime history. And of course, we’ll break down the astrology behind it all.

LaLaurie Mansion

Royal Street Mansion Ghost Tour

American Horror Story Coven

Fever Season by Barbara Hambley

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]]> 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 out.

This week, we’re talking cruelty, power, and one of the most disturbing discoveries in true crime history. And of course, we’ll break down the astrology behind it all.

LaLaurie Mansion

Royal Street Mansion Ghost Tour

American Horror Story Coven

Fever Season by Barbara Hambley

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-18984722 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3253 full false Toxic Temptress: Kristin Rossum Toxic Temptress: Kristin Rossum 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-18951551 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 3584 full false Axe Heiress: Lizzie Borden Axe Heiress: Lizzie Borden 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. Then we get into the pop culture, the myths, and the astrological symbolism behind the woman forever linked to an axe.

Lizzie (2018)

Lizzie Borden Took An Ax (2014)

The Lizzie Borden Chronicles (2015)

The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975)

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]]> 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. Then we get into the pop culture, the myths, and the astrological symbolism behind the woman forever linked to an axe.

Lizzie (2018)

Lizzie Borden Took An Ax (2014)

The Lizzie Borden Chronicles (2015)

The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975)

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-18900952 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 3074 full false Suburban Siren: Pamela Smart Suburban Siren: Pamela Smart 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 portrayals, and ongoing debate about manipulation, influence, and responsibility. As always, we close the episode with an astrological look at Pamela Smart’s chart and the personality dynamics reflected in it.

To DIe For (1995)

Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Smart Story (1991)

Law and Order S2 Ep9 Renunciation

Family Guy S4 Ep2 Fast Times at Buddy Cianci Jr. High

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]]> 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 portrayals, and ongoing debate about manipulation, influence, and responsibility. As always, we close the episode with an astrological look at Pamela Smart’s chart and the personality dynamics reflected in it.

To DIe For (1995)

Murder in New Hampshire: The Pamela Smart Story (1991)

Law and Order S2 Ep9 Renunciation

Family Guy S4 Ep2 Fast Times at Buddy Cianci Jr. High

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-18819012 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2743 full false Damsel of Death: Aileen Carol Wuornos Damsel of Death: Aileen Carol Wuornos 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 placements.

Aileen Wuornos: The Story of a Serial Killer (True Crime Documentary)

Monster

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Poor Eileen - Superheist

Aileen Wuornos - SKYND

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]]> 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 placements.

Aileen Wuornos: The Story of a Serial Killer (True Crime Documentary)

Monster

Ho Lee - Tricie and the Phantom Punks

Poor Eileen - Superheist

Aileen Wuornos - SKYND

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-18782071 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1913 full false Predator Partner: Ghislaine Maxwell Predator Partner: Ghislaine Maxwell 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 Maxwell: Filthy Rich

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]]> 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 Maxwell: Filthy Rich

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-18749918 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2272 full false Cursed Mother: Leonarda Cianciulli Cursed Mother: Leonarda Cianciulli 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. 

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Movie Gran Bollito/Black Journal

Tea Cakes by Macabre

Confession of an Embittered Soul by Church of Misery

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]]> 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/Black Journal

Tea Cakes by Macabre

Confession of an Embittered Soul by Church of Misery

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-18695833 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1381 full false Scorned Spouse: Clara Harris Scorned Spouse: Clara Harris 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, examining the personality traits and pressures that may help explain her actions.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Private investigator surveillance footage of the crime

Amy Davis KPRC The Evidence Room Interview

Suburban Madness (2004) Made for TV movie

Houston Chronicle article on Gail Bridges


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]]> 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, examining the personality traits and pressures that may help explain her actions.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Private investigator surveillance footage of the crime

Amy Davis KPRC The Evidence Room Interview

Suburban Madness (2004) Made for TV movie

Houston Chronicle article on Gail Bridges


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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-18580759 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1382 full false Sinister Sitter: Christine Falling Sinister Sitter: Christine Falling 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 astrological look at the traits that may help explain how she was able to slip through the cracks.

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]]> 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 astrological look at the traits that may help explain how she was able to slip through the cracks.

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]]> Stacy Dodson Buzzsprout-18606667 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 2184 full false Blood Countess: Elizabeth Báthory Blood Countess: Elizabeth Báthory 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 inspired by her story and the music she has influenced, before closing with our signature astrological autopsy where we look at the planetary placements that may help explain her personality, vanity, and thirst for control.

Links mentioned in this episode:
The Countess (2009) film directed by and starring Julie Delpy
Chastity Bites (2013) horror comedy
Elizabeth Báthory Spotify playlist curated by The Femme Fatal

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]]> 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 inspired by her story and the music she has influenced, before closing with our signature astrological autopsy where we look at the planetary placements that may help explain her personality, vanity, and thirst for control.

Links mentioned in this episode:
The Countess (2009) film directed by and starring Julie Delpy
Chastity Bites (2013) horror comedy
Elizabeth Báthory Spotify playlist curated by The Femme Fatal

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