Episode 6: Belle Gunness – America’s Most Notorious Female Serial Killer
In Episode 6 of 200 Norwegians, we uncover the chilling story of Belle Gunness, the deadliest Norwegian woman in American history. From her humble beginnings in Selbu, Norway, to a remote farmhouse in La Porte, Indiana, Belle built a gruesome empire using matrimonial ads, life insurance fraud, and a string of vanishing suitors.
Explore how this seemingly ordinary Norwegian immigrant became one of America’s most prolific female serial killers, leaving behind a trail of bodies and unanswered questions. Was it cold-blooded greed that drove her crimes—or something far more sinister?
With the help of one determined brother who refused to stay silent, the truth behind Belle’s deadly double life began to surface. This gripping episode examines not only the violence she left behind but how her story shaped public perception of Norwegian immigrants in the early 20th century.
Perfect for true crime fans, history buffs, and anyone intrigued by the dark side of the immigrant dream.