This Woman Murdered 30+ Children...
From Twisted Minds
The content explores the chilling story of Luisa De Jesus, an 18th-century Portuguese woman who murdered over thirty infants to profit from a government incentive designed to care for unwanted babies. Despite her ordinary beginnings and difficult life, her heinous crimes earned her a reputation as a monstrous figure in history, reflecting the dark potential for exploitation within societal support systems.
Key Takeaways
- Serial killers have always lurked in the shadows, but society only labeled them since the 1970s.
- Luisa De Jesus turned a foundling wheel into her personal profit machine, exploiting a system meant to protect infants.
- Seemingly normal women can harbor unspeakable horrors; Louisa was the 'Tinker' who strayed far from her humble roots.
- In 1772, adopting a baby was akin to ordering fast food—with death as the grim side dish.
- Portugal's history holds hidden terrors; long before Diago Elves, Luisa's infant crimes painted a chilling portrait of motherhood.
Who is mentioned in this episode?
7 people come up, including Luisa De Jesus, Manuel Rodriguez, Mariana Rodriguez.
- Luisa De Jesus (Person)
- Manuel Rodriguez (Person)
- Mariana Rodriguez (Person)
- Manuel Gomes (Person)
- Isabel de Rojas (Person)
- H.H. Holmes (Person)
- Jack the Ripper (Person)
Mentioned in this episode
- Twisted Minds (Media)
- Casa de Rada (Location)
- Hospital de Taldos o Santos (Location)
- University of Lisbon (Company)