About this episode

This episode explores the story of Lavinia Fisher, who is rumored to have lured travelers to their deaths at her inn in South Carolina.

In South Carolina, legend tells of a woman who lured weary travelers to their deaths — turning her inn into a murder house. But there’s more to Lavinia Fisher’s story than bodies beneath floorboards. Was she really America’s first female serial killer? Or was she really only guilty of raising a little hell? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• female criminals
• serial killers
• true crime
• history
• murder

Keywords

• Lavinia Fisher
• female serial killer
• murder house
• South Carolina
• true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Places: South Carolina

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