Husband-Killing: A Small Collection of Cases

Women who murdered only one person, a husband or “boyfriend.” Generally, proxy cases, such as those in the “Murder-Coaching Moms” category, are not included here.

See other categories for hundreds of cases involving two or more victims:

• Black Widow Serial Killers
• Husband-Killing Syndicates
• Index: Female Serial Killers

For general articles, see:

• Husbandicide (general)
• Chivalry Justice Checklist & Links

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1871 – Phoebe Campbell – Thorndale, Ontario, Canada

1889 – Ann Driscoll – Waukeesha, Wi. (Axe Murderess)

1903 – Lena Lillie – New York, N. Y.

1909 – 3 Notable Husband Killers 1909-1939

1911 – Eunice Murphy – Valentine, Ne. (Proxy; fiancée)

1912 – Daisy Opie Grace – Atlanta, Ga.

1920 – Clara Palscak – Pittsburgh, Pa.

1920 – Alexandria Sokolowsky – New Haven, Ct. (Acid Queen)

1922 – Cora Vinson – Atlanta, Ga.

1924 – Bernice Zalimas – Chicago, Il.

1925 – Mrs. Alexander Norbet – Springfield, Il. (Axe Murderess)

1925 – Ruth Plumlee – Kitsap County, Wa.

1927 – Anna Liszka – Cleveland, Oh. (Axe Murderess)

1927 – Velma West – Perry, Oh.

1928 – Beulah Annan – Chicago, Il.

1934 – Martha Annette Outerbridge – Bermuda (Axe Murderess)

1944 – Nina Housden – Highland Park, Mi.(Dismemberment)

1956 – Beatrice Adams – New Orleans, La. (ex-fiance)

1980 – Priscilla Bradford – Melbourne, Fl.(Feminism-motivated)

1991 – Omaima Aree Nelson – Costa Mesa, Ca. (Cannibal)

2000 – Katherine Knight – Aberdeen, Australia (Cannibal)

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