No Ordinary Women

5: The Serial Killer and The Monster Mom

Aileen Wuornos was the first known female serial killer in United States. Lynn takes us on a wild ride through her crazy life. Was she made a killer or was she born a killer?Then, Rose tells us about one of the worst moms ever. Diane Downs shot all three of her children to be with a married man who didn't want kids. Diane Downs - WikipediaDiane Downs | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderersDiane Downs, The Mom Who Shot Her Children To Be With Her Lover7 Elements of the Psychopathic Personality | Psychology TodayCryptic words, and then she diesAileen Wuornos Full Biography — MurderMurderMurderMeet Tyria Moore, Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos’ GirlfriendAileen Wuornos - Son, Last Words & Childhood - BiographyCase Study of Aileen Wuornos | The First Female Serial Killer in History - Law LegumFirst ever female serial killer: Aileen Wournos | 60 Minutes AustraliaWhy Aileen Wuornos Is History's Scariest Female Serial Killer

4: The Soul Singer and The Actress

This week we talk about two extraordinary women who overcame traumatic childhoods to become amazing performers. Rose tells us about the 'Queen of Soul', Aretha Franklin, and how her music became the anthem for the civil rights movement. Lynn talks about Marilyn Monroe's rise to fame and her struggle with mental health. What Really Happened Between Marilyn Monroe & JFK? Blonde Fact CheckMarilyn Monroe in Korea | Marilyn MonroeBAKER BOY Who was Marilyn Monroe’s brother Robert Baker?perfectlymarilynmonroeA Marilyn Monroe Chronology | AMERICAN HERITAGE18 Fascinating Facts About Marilyn MonroeFile:JFK and Marilyn Monroe 1962.jpg - Wikimedia CommonsMarilyn Monroe: 10 Facts You Didn't Know About the Legendary Actor | GlamourMarilyn Monroe - WikipediaMarilyn Monroe - Biography - IMDbAretha Franklin Had an Impact on the Civil Rights Movement | TimeWho was Aretha Franklin's preacher father CL Franklin? - SmoothAretha Franklin: The Little-Known Traumas That Fueled Her Music | Vanity FairPerseverance Helped Make Aretha Franklin 'The Queen Of Soul'Encyclopedia of Detroit - Aretha FranklinARETHA FRANKLIN (1942-2018)

3: Misty Witherspoon and Zitkala-Sa

First, Lynn tells us about Misty Witherspoon, a woman who's spending problems got so bad that she took drastic measures for a little life insurance. Rose tells us about Zitkala-Sa, an amazing indigenous woman who overcame the trauma she endured at a Native boarding school and became an advocate for Native American rights. ‎Missing & Murdered: Finding Cleo on Apple Podcasts‎Kuper Island on Apple PodcastsIndiana Seeks Records for Boarding School Deaths, Doesn’t Tell Tribes | SovereigntyLife Story: Zitkala-Sa - Women & the American StoryZitkala-sa Native American WriterWife, Mother & Killer : The True Story of Misty Witherspoon by Ana BensonMisty Witherspoon Shot Her Husband In The Head Rather Than Tell Him She Bankrupted The FamilyThe Police Officer Who Was Murdered by His Own WifeSTATE v. WITHERSPOON | FindLawMisty Witherspoon | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

2: The Stalker and The Pirate

Rose tells us about Anna Nasset, a woman who was stalked for over ten years and helped put her stalker behind bars. Anna is now helping other victims of stalking with her not-for-profit, Stand Up Resources. Then Lynn tells us about Anne Bonny, a murderous pirate who later became a stay-at-home mom. If you or a loved one are victims of stalking or domestic violence and you need help, please call or text Victim Connect at 1-855-4-VICTIM.Cryptic words, and then she diesSloop - WikipediaAnne Bonny | Biography & Facts | BritannicaAnne Bonny - Crime MuseumAnne Bonny | Ireland Reaching OutAnne Bonny Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & AchievementsSerial Stalking - Anna NassetStand Up ResourcesAfter 9-year fight to prosecute her stalker, woman shares story to help other survivorsAnna Nasset - EVAWI

1: Sojourner Truth and Susan Monica

Lynn tells us all about the life of Sojourner Truth, the American abolitionist and women’s rights activist, who sued the pants off of many white men....and won!Rose talks about pig farmer, Susan Monica, who lived in filth and fed her handymen to her pigs.Susan Monica Kills 2 Men, Feeds Them To Her Pigs | Crime NewsSusan Monica - WikipediaMonica v. Myers :: 2022 :: Oregon Court of Appeals Decisions :: Oregon Case Law :: Oregon Law :: US Law :: JustiaSojourner TruthSojourner Truth - Civil Rights Activist | Mini Bio | BIOSojourer Truth [c1797-1883]Documents rediscovered: Sojourner Truth’s fight to save sonBiography: Sojourner TruthTop 10 Sensational Facts about Sojourner Truth - Discover Walks BlogSojourner Truth (Educational Materials: African American Odyssey)One hundred years before Rosa Parks: Four women who desegregated transit - ScienceDirectThe Story Behind '40 Acres And A Mule' : Code Switch : NPRSojourner Truth - Biography Her History | Sojourner Truth Memorial CommitteeSojourner Truth - WikipediaSojourner Truth - Life Walk

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Are you interested in hearing stories about notorious women? Join best friends, Lynn Pontillo and Rose Stein as they discuss two unconventionalwomen every week. Will the women be good, bad or batshit crazy? Tune in every Thursday to find out!