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Sada Abe (1905-1971) was a Japanese murderer convicted of killing her lover. Her case became a national sensation in Japan, where it took on mythic associations and captured the minds of a country in the ramp up to World War II. Her story has since been adapted and interpreted by filmmakers, artists, novelists, and philosophers as emblematic of a woman trying to follow her own desires in a society built on false morality and oppression.\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.