Jeanne Weber's Crimes
Why did children keep dying around Weber?
4.1 (24)
51 mins
Explore the disturbing case of Jeanne Weber in early 20th-century Paris. Explore how she was linked to the deaths of multiple children, often claiming they died of natural causes, and how, despite suspicions, she was initially acquitted, allowing the killings to continue.
Ep 1:
Birth of the Ogress
From a Breton fishing village to Paris's darkest slums, discover how poverty, grief, and drink shaped Jeanne Weber into the woman who would become the Ogress of Paris.
Ep 2:
A Family's Silent Slaughter
A string of nieces and nephews die mysteriously under Jeanne's care until one survivor and a horrified family finally force the truth into the open.
Ep 3:
Acquitted Twice, Trusted Again
Despite damning patterns and expert suspicion, Jeanne walks free twice—her tears and forensic doubt outweighing the growing pile of dead children.
Ep 4:
Caught in the Act
A cover-up, a confession, and a final murder witnessed firsthand finally strip away Jeanne Weber's mask of innocence for good.
Ep 5:
The Asylum's Final Silence
As psychiatrists debate madness versus monstrosity, Jeanne's fate is sealed in an asylum, leaving haunting questions about trust, motherhood, and evil.
Discussions (6)
Kevin
Level 3 · 5 mo agoI gotta say, Georges comes off pretty scummy here. He literally caught her choking a kid and just covered it up to save his own reputation! He threw a killer back on the streets to save face 👀
Mario
Level 3 · 5 mo agoYou cant actually strangle yourself with bare hands you just pass out so that cause of death is total bullshit 😂
Aloysius
Level 2 · 5 mo agoThat is awful. The way that children's home covered up the attack just to protect their reputation is astonishing. Sadly symptomatic of how large institutions still hide serious misconduct today. 😢
