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Women and Crime
Serial Killers: Giulia Tofana (with Women & Crime)
Jun 3, 2024
Learn about the notorious 17th-century serial killer Giulia Tofana in this chilling episode with criminologists Meghan Sacks and Amy Shlosberg. Discover how she sold lethal poison disguised as cosmetics, confessing to poisoning hundreds before facing her own fate. Dive into the gendered use of poison by women in history and explore the intriguing world of female crime across time.
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- Julia Tofana used Aqua Tofana, a tasteless poison disguised as cosmetics, challenging patriarchal norms.
- Rumors of Julia Tofana's 600 victims and her female anti-hero narrative continue to intrigue and spark speculation.
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The Origin of Aqua Tofana and the Criminal Magical Underworld
In the 17th century, Julia Tofana and her associates created Aqua Tofana, a tasteless, slow-acting poison disguised as cosmetic products. Known as wise women, they operated in a criminal magical underworld offering poisons, fortune-telling, and charms. Aqua Tofana's reputation spread fear, leading Roman officials to execute Julia and her accomplices. Despite rumors of 600 victims, Aquatofana's true impact remains unclear, challenging patriarchal norms and societal order.
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