The Femme Fatal
True Crime - Femme Fatale Style
The Femme Fatal tells the stories of women who commit crimes, blending true crime, pop culture, and astrology to explore power, obsession, and the darker side of femininity.
The Femme Fatal
Cursed Mother: Leonarda Cianciulli
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Stacy Dodson
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In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we unravel the story of Leonarda Cianciulli, the Italian soapmaker who murdered in the name of protection. Was she a grieving mother driven by superstition, or something far more calculated? We trace the history, the victims, and the wartime fear that fueled her descent. Then we talk movies and astrology.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Movie Gran Bollito/Black Journal