Convicted in Idaho of second-degree murder (arsenic poisoning for insurance payouts). She married multiple times and poisoned several victims. Paroled in 1941; lived quietly until her death in 1958.
Background
Lyda Southard (1892–1958), also known as Anna E. Shaw, "Lady Bluebeard," and "Flypaper Lyda," was America’s first known female serial killer. She was convicted of second-degree murder and paroled in 1941 after serving time that included an escape and recapture.
Sources & Verification
Convicted in Idaho of second-degree murder. Paroled 1941. Died February 5, 1958. Buried Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, Twin Falls. Find a Grave memorial 1484: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1484/anna-shaw . Wikipedia and extensive contemporary Idaho news coverage.
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