Who has two thumbs and loves telling us about old timey murders? It’s B! Today our hosts discuss the many victims of one Mary Cowan, a young woman who would become known as the Borgia of Maine. Are Mary’s motives lost to history or did she commit murder(s) for money? Who truly knows, but! B’s got the deets and we’ve got some crimes to uncover (and some history to debate)!

From Chronicling America:

 "An Alleged Poisoner". The Portland Daily Press. February 9, 1895.

“Mrs. Cowan Guilty". The Portland Daily Press. March 4, 1895.

 "Mrs. Cowan Is Contented". The Portland Daily Press. August 30, 1895.

Sentenced to Life Imprisonment". The News Journal. February 19, 1896.

"State Topics of Interest". The Portland Daily Press. July 26, 1898. p. 4.

 "Had Many Victims". San Juan County Index. January 20, 1899.

And...Wikipedia

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