Every episode has a moment that does not belong. This one lasted twenty minutes. It didn’t make the final cut but for anyone who enjoys a good derailment — here you go.

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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

Tea Cakes by Macabre

Confession of an Embittered Soul by Church of Misery

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Episode Description:
In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we focus on the crime and trial of Clara Harris, whose case shocked the nation. This episode focuses largely within the events leading up to the crime, the act itself, and the courtroom proceedings that followed.

We also discuss the made-for-TV film Suburban Madness and close with our signature astrological look at Clara Harris’ chart, examining the personality traits and pressures that may help explain her actions.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Private investigator surveillance footage of the crime

Amy Davis KPRC The Evidence Room Interview

Suburban Madness (2004) Made for TV movie

Houston Chronicle article on Gail Bridges

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In this episode of The Femme Fatal, we tell the chilling story of Christine Falling, a teenage babysitter whose crimes went unnoticed until it was too late. Her case is a disturbing example of how trust, access, and systemic failures allowed tragedy to repeat itself.

We focus on the pattern of missed warning signs, the institutions that failed to intervene, and close with our signature astrological look at the traits that may help explain how she was able to slip through the cracks.

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In the premiere episode of The Femme Fatal, we tell the dark and legendary story of Elizabeth Báthory, the infamous “Blood Countess” whose name has become synonymous with power, cruelty, and gothic horror. From aristocratic privilege to chilling folklore, we cover the real history behind one of the most notorious women in true crime.

We also explore Elizabeth’s pop culture legacy, including films inspired by her story and the music she has influenced, before closing with our signature astrological autopsy where we look at the planetary placements that may help explain her personality, vanity, and thirst for control.

Links mentioned in this episode:
Morbid Podcast Elizabeth Báthory episode
The Countess (2009) film directed by and starring Julie Delpy
Chastity Bites (2013) horror comedy
Elizabeth Báthory Spotify playlist curated by The Femme Fatal

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