Amelia Dyer Pt. 1: “Britain’s Baby Butcher”

After her husband died 1869, nurse Amelia Dyer turned to baby-farming to avoid financial ruin. She took out ads in newspapers, and took in unwanted infants for a fee. But for Amelia, this was a business — and she was willing to do anything to keep the money coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices