Pomeroy's Killing Spree
From candy bribes to cold-blooded murder
4.3 (35)
32 mins
Explore the grim tale of Jesse Pomeroy, who at just thirteen became America’s youngest serial killer. From luring children with candy to committing brutal murders, explore how his crimes shocked 1870s Boston.
Ep 1:
The Boy with the Milky Eye
In 1870s Boston, a series of savage child torturings terrifies two neighborhoods—until police discover the shocking truth: the attacker is barely older than his victims.
Ep 2:
Blood Beneath the Floorboards
Freshly released from reform school, Jesse Pomeroy's dark hunger returns with deadly consequences, leaving one child buried beneath his family's shop and another mutilated on a lonely beach.
Ep 3:
Sentencing a Child to Die
As America grapples with executing a fifteen-year-old, Jesse Pomeroy's trial ignites fierce debate—setting the stage for a lifetime of solitary confinement, escape attempts, and unrelenting darkness.
Discussions (12)
Olivia
Level 5 · 10 mo agoTbh I verified the gas pipe story and he really did blind himself! Talk about karma for what he did to those poor kids. What a nightmare 🙄
Forrest
Level 3 · 9 mo agoIMO dismissing the abuse is lazy. Kids aren't born evil. They learn violence from their parents.
Joe
Level 8 · 9 mo agoHe blinded himself with a gas pipe. That is the definition of a plan blowing up in your face.
