Lady Killers

Lady Killers is a collection of eleven true crime stories involving women who committed murder in Ireland from the early 1900's through the 1940's. The book details cases, investigations, trials, and outcomes of these crimes, providing a comprehensive look at each incident and the individuals involved, highlighting the societal attitudes and legal proceedings of the time.
The trials often featured dramatic courtroom scenes and conflicting testimonies and the book uses a detailed narrative style to recount the events, providing a comprehensive overview of each case from the crime to the final verdict.
Some of the cases include.
Leave me my life. The murder of John Daly. Queen's County. (Co. Laois)
In May 1902, Joseph Taylor was accused of assaulting Mary Daly with a hatchet. A month later, John Daly, the husband of Mary Daly, was found dead in a field near his home. Shortly after both Taylor and Daly were arrested on suspicion of murder. The following inquiries and trials revealed a complex web of accusations and intrigue.
Deadly Daughters. The murder of Alice Pearson. Armagh
Alice Pearson died in 1904, and her son accused his sister and wife of poisoning her.
The Servant Girl. The murder of Rosa di Lucia. Sligo.
Rosa di Lucia was found dead, leading to the arrest of her husband Angelo and the couple's servant girl, Jane Reynolds. The investigation revealed a complicated relationship between the three.
The Tall Man in the Scullery. The murder of Nora Horgan. Cork.
Mary Moynihan was accused of murdering her employer Nora Horgan in 1922. The investigation revealed a web of conflicting stories and deceit.
Drowned in a Stream. The murder of Daniel Walsh. Galway.
In May 1928, Daniel Walsh was found dead in a stream. His wife, Annie Walsh, and her second cousin were charged with his murder.
A Killing in Killinick. The murder of John Cousins. Wexford
Jane O'Brien was accused of murdering her nephew, John Cousins, in 1932. The investigation revealed a motive related to family inheritance.
No Motive leaves a Bitter Taste. The murder of James Finnegan. Monaghan
In September 1945 James Finnegan died from strychnine poisoning after eating a cake brought by a neighbour, Agnes McAdam.
The Unholy Hour. The murder of Mary Gibbons. Dublin.
In August 1948 Mary Agnes Daly was accused of attacking Mary Gibbons with a hammer in a Dublin church.
Brotherly Love. The murder of Richard Cox. Offaly.
In May 1948, Frances Cox was involved in two tragic incidents; the deaths of her new born son and her brother Richard.