When she married and had four children, nannie also dedicated most of her time with her grandchildren. Take a look below for 25 more interesting and bizarre facts about nannie doss. Nannie doss even her name sounds cutesypoo and giggly was evil in a toocharming disguise, so charming that she got away with murder many times. Nannie doss born nancy hazel, november 4, 1905 june 2, 1965 was an american serial killer responsible for the deaths of 11 people between the 1920s and 1954. Nannie was never convicted for the murders she confessed to besides her last, samuel doss. She was also an excellent actress and convince anyone that she was just as devastated as they were. Serial killers are the individuals who commit a series of murders, killing three or more people with the. The story of nannie doss, the giggling granny serial killer. The early 1900s were the age of romantic frivolity.
Nannie doss was an american serial killer responsible for the deaths of 11 people between the 1920s and 1954. Nannie doss, serial killer profile and biography thoughtco. She was known for her smiles and laughter all the time. Nannie doss born in 1905 in blue mountain, calhoun county, a small town situated between anniston and jacksonville, nannie was one of five children of jim hazle and louisa lou holder hazle. The fact her crimes were coming to light seemed to genuinely delight the woman, as though she took pride in the terrible acts shed committed. She craved a nonexistent thing the perfect marriage, complete with a perfect romancenovel man to sweep her off her feet and make her dreams come true just like in the novels she adored. Serial killer nannie doss aka giggling nanny, giggling granny, jolly black widow, was active for 28 years between 19271954, known to have 11 confirmed 11 possible victims. Married at 16 to charlie braggs both working in a linen thread factory they had four daughters over a four year period both parties were suspected of infidelity early 1927, lost two middle daughters to suspected food poisoning braggs fled from her because he suspected she had. Jim hazle who may or may not have been doss s biological father was abusive and demanding and kept nannie and the other children away from school for long. Inspired by author tori telfers jezebel column lady killers, this thrilling and entertaining compendium investigates female serial killers and their crimes through the ages. The giggling granny doss was a serial killer in the midwest, convicted of killing one of her four husbands, but confessing to the.
Nannie doss was born in 1905, and she was arrested 50 years later. Nannie was born nancy hazel on november 4, 1904 in blue mountain, alabama. I have been a true crime fanatic for as far back as i can remember. Nannie poisened him and died in tulsas oklahoma hospital, in 1954. Nannie doss seneca valley school district overview. Moreover, in 1953, she was arrested for giving a dose of arsenic to her third husband and was sentenced to life in oklahoma. Furthermore, in 1945, her two grandchildren died with one having a stab on the head. To find out exactly what she was smiling about, keep reading and learn 15 chilling facts about the giggling granny, nannie doss. Net nanny for mac allows you to create as many users as you like. Nannie doss took her two girls back to her mothers home. The giggling granny serial killer who smiled all the way.
Killer conversations features conversations with real killers, hosted by brittany bookbinder pseudonym. Serial killer project serial murder is neither a new phenomenon, nor is it uniquely american. Her decadeslong killing spree ending with the death of her fifth husband, samuel doss. Doss favorite pastimes included reading romance magazines and poisoning relatives. Her seemingly cheery appearance had a hidden story of death and murder that happened during the 1920s through 1954. Braggs took their oldest daughter, melvina and fled the house because he thought doss was the one who killed their children. Nannie doss was an american serial killer responsible for the deaths of 11 people between some time in the 1920s and 1954. At the age of 16, nannie doss wed a man she had only known for four months.
Nannie doss killed 811 victims throughout the southern us by poisoning them with. Each user can have custom settings for allowedblockedwarned websites and categories of websites and many other customizations. Nannie doss was a serial killer who earned the monikers the giggling nanny, the giggling granny and the jolly black widow. Then at the age of seven, she suffered a traumatic head injury on a train, which changed her life. The list includes names like ted bundy, andrew cunanan, jeffrey dahmer, zodiac killer and john wayne gacy. Nannie couldnt handle it and began to kill her husbands and other members of her family. She had an abusive father and a mother who did not do anything about the abuse. The captured east side rapist is the latest in a long list. Bus stop reads book kindle edition by busstop guides.
While working at a linen factory, nannie doss met and eventually married samuel doss. Presenting online means to play a powerpoint presentation on your mac for others to watch it over the internet. Doss austin 1872 1945 genealogy genealogy for nannie w. This serial killer was active in the following countries. Her parents james born in 1875 and louisa lou holden hazel born in 1878 were not much more than poor dirt farmers. Nannie was born on november 4, 1905 in blue mountain now known as anniston, alabama. Nannie doss was also known by her nickname, the giggling granny. One reason people tend to think that serial murder is a frighteningly new phenomenon is that, until about twenty years ago, no one ever heard of such a thing. During this time, many critical events took place, including the murder of 11 people.
We have the largest library of xxx pics on the web. Nannie doss her childhood years nannie doss was born nancy hazle on nov. Nannie doss born nancy hazel, november 4, 1905 june 2, 1965 was an american serial killer responsible for the deaths of 11 people between some time in the 1920s and 1954. Doss s fifth husband died in october of 1954, and an autopsy found that hed been poisoned with arsenic. Nannie doss was a serial killer n the first half of the 20th century who earned the monikers the giggling nanny, the giggling granny, and the jolly black widow after a killing spree that began in the 1920s and ended in 1954. Nannie doss smiles after receiving a life sentence on june 2, 1955 for the rat poison murder of her fifth husband samuel doss, one of four she admitted disposing of by using rodent killer. Historical facts nannie doss nannie doss background. Recorded from her uncles attic, brittany summons famous serial killers through a teleportation device and asks them the tough questions like, whats up. Nannie doss was a serial killer who earned the monikers the giggling nanny, the giggling granny and the jolly black widow after going on a killing spree between the 1920s to 1954.
It wasnt until her last husband died that anyone became suspicious. As you go from slide to slide, audience members see the slides on their web browsers. While nannie doss looked like a sweet old lady, she was hiding three decades worth of disturbing murders targeting her husbands and family. The giggling granny and the lonely hearts killer, was an american serial killer and poisoner who murdered eleven people in her family. Doss had to get a job in order to support herself and her daughter. Project overview you will research the historical attributes of a specific serial killer, create a powerpoint presentation, and then present your report to the class. There, the doctors serched up for his cause of death and they found out he had arsenic in his stomac. Nannie doss dorothea puente jack the ripper fritz haarmann. When you think of serial killers throughout history, the names that come to mind are ones like jack the ripper.
Open the corrupt powerpoint and try importing slides to a new powerpoint. Nannie doss 1905 1963 she knew the right man was out there, somewhere. In the meantime, haiku deck is available forchrome orsafari on your mac or windows computer. Sam doss had been in the hospital for a while and was released when the doctors decided that he was healthy. Every female wanted to look like a gibson girl, angelic and lovely at all angles.
Men were considered the bosses, but society knew that it was the women, under shy smiles and sweet fragrance, who really ruled the world. The true story of giggling granny nannie doss audio download. Nannie doss was a serial poisoner responsible for eleven murders between the 1920s and 1954, when she finally confessed in tulsa, oklahoma. You will research the historical attributes of a specific serial killer, create a powerpoint presentation, and then present your report to the class. Gateway id58 synaptics touchpad the boy ran like hell to the nearest police station, and a patrolman followed him back to the village to check it out, because he apparently hadn t seen enough horror movies to know what happens to cops when they go investigate strange murder caves by themselves. How to show your powerpoint presentation to others online. For years to follow, she suffered with depression, headaches, and blackouts. Users are inactive until you login with them on a device that has the net nanny for mac software installed. Doss two middle girls died in 1972 for suspected food poisoning. Her knight in shining armor, who would sweep her off her feet and adore her and treat her as the queen she was meant to be. The happy couple lived with braggs mother, but she had the same abusive type of behavior as doss father. Nannie doss was referred to as the giggling granny, the lonely hearts killer, the black widow, and lady blue beard. Nannie doss killed 811 victims throughout the southern us by poisoning them with arsenic including her husbands and family.
Charley braggs and doss had four children together from 1921 to 1927. Serial killer project woodbridge township school district. Nannie doss was born nancy hazle on november 4, 1905 to james and lou hazle. The police arrested nannie the same day and she confessed all of her murders from 1927 to 1954. Nannie doss facts, bio, family, life, info sticky facts. Information about nannie doss, a mother of four children is presented. Nannie doss was just too good and covering up her murders. Ever since youtube first started ive been in love with it and im so excited to be sharing my content, finally. Dating back to ancient times, serial murderers have been chronicled around the world. Today may17 1955, nannie doss pleaded guilty of murdering not only samuel doss, but also 11 other people, all family members or past husbands. Nannie doss appeared in the village as a sweet lady.
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