Troublemakers: Jane Toppan

Published: Oct. 28, 2021, 9 a.m.

b'Jane Toppan (1857-1938) was responsible for at least 31 deaths throughout her career as a nurse. Despite the string of fatalities that followed in her wake, she was regarded as a bright and promising caretaker. That is, until her crimes caught up to her.\\n\\nFor those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome! Here\\u2019s the deal: Every weekday, we highlight the stories of iconic women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. We\\u2019re talking about women from around the world and throughout history. Each month is themed. This month we\\u2019re talking about troublemakers\\u2013from women who made \\u201cgood trouble\\u201d to women who thrived in illicit industries to villains in the truest sense of the word.'