Amelia Dyer

Amelia Dyer was a notorious Victorian-era serial killer known as the "Ogress of Reading." She operated a baby farm, where she took in infants for money but subjected them to neglect and murder through methods like starvation and strangulation. Her crimes were uncovered after police found infant remains, leading to her arrest and trial. Despite pleading insanity, citing past asylum stays, Dyer was convicted with the help of her daughter's testimony. She was hanged in 1896, sparking public outrage and prompting stricter adoption laws. Speculations linked her to other crimes, including Jack the Ripper, though without evidence. Her notoriety inspired cultural works like ballads and books, cementing her place in infamous history.