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Nancy Farrer: The Serial Killer

Introduction

Nancy Farrer was a notorious serial killer who operated in the United States during the early 1850s. Her crimes were characterized by the use of poison, specifically arsenic, to murder her victims. Farrer was eventually apprehended and committed to an asylum, but her ultimate fate remains unknown.

Crimes

Nancy Farrer was known for her methodical and calculated approach to her crimes. She used arsenic to poison her victims, often targeting those who were close to her. Her crimes spanned from 1851 to 1852, during which she claimed the lives of four individuals.

Victims

  • Victim 1: Name unknown, Date of Death: 1851, Location: Ohio
  • Victim 2: Name unknown, Date of Death: 1851, Location: Ohio
  • Victim 3: Name unknown, Date of Death: 1852, Location: Ohio
  • Victim 4: Name unknown, Date of Death: 1852, Location: Ohio
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Killer's Details

Nancy

Farrer

England

after 1852 United States

Female

White

N/A

Involuntary commitment

4

1851 - 1852

Ohio

1852

07/03/2025