Lady Killers with Martina Cole
British crime writer Martina Cole examines the life and times of the most notorious female serial killers across history and asks: why do women kill, and why are we surprised when they do?
British crime writer Martina Cole examines the life and times of the most notorious female serial killers across history and asks: why do women kill, and why are we surprised when they do?
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