Black Widow: The True Story of Giggling Granny Nannie Doss
Ryan Green
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1920s–1950s · Several U.S. states
Nannie Doss
Multiple & serial murders
Nannie Doss came under suspicion after her husband Samuel died in Oklahoma in 1954. She admitted poisoning him and described other family deaths. Her cheerful manner during coverage produced the nickname Giggling Granny; reported admissions should be distinguished from the murder for which she was convicted.
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When1920s–1950s
WhereSeveral U.S. states
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Black Widow: The True Story of Giggling Granny Nannie Doss
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Motive & Method — The Giggling Granny
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Episode 494: Nannie Doss - The Worst Babysitter of All Time
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released June 3, 2022. About 108 minutes.
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The Giggling Granny Nannie Doss & Her Poisonous Prunes
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released December 16, 2020. About 101 minutes.
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Nannie Doss: The Murderous Giggling Granny
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released November 9, 2020. About 40 minutes.
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S3: Nannie Doss: The Murderous Giggling Granny
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released April 3, 2023. About 41 minutes.
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Nannie Doss: The Giggling Granny
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released October 8, 2024. About 44 minutes.
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True Crime All The Time
Nannie Doss
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released March 14, 2022. About 82 minutes.
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Nannie Doss: The Giggling Granny
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released September 2, 2022. About 37 minutes.
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#52: Giggling Granny Serial Killer (Nannie Doss)
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released April 4, 2021. About 82 minutes.
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The Giggling Granny: Nannie Doss
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released September 20, 2021. About 51 minutes.
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Till Death Made Her Laugh: Giggling Grannie Nannie Doss
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released October 6, 2025. About 29 minutes.
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The Grandma Who Poisoned Her Family (and Laughed About It) Nannie Doss *Podcast Exclusive*
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released October 21, 2025. About 38 minutes.
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Episode 132 - Giggling Granny Nannie Doss Part 2 - Fantasy Land
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released December 24, 2021. About 83 minutes.
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Episode 131 - Giggling Granny Nannie Doss Part 1 - Motherhood
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released December 16, 2021. About 63 minutes.
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The Giggling Granny, Nannie Doss
Podcast coverage of the Nannie Doss case. Released July 24, 2023. About 51 minutes.
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Rotten Mango — Nannie Doss (Episode 52)
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Tulsa World · 2007-10-27 · Page 4
Looking back at the Nannie Doss case
A local history feature recounts the investigation of Samuel Doss's poisoning, Nannie Doss's guilty plea, and inquiries into other family deaths.
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The Tulsa Tribune · 1954-11-29 · Page 1
Doss charged as defense seeks examination
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The Giggling Granny: Serial Killer Nannie Doss
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Midnight Casefiles Investigates
Nannie Doss | The Giggling Granny | True Crime Documentary | Nannie Doss Video
Video from Midnight Casefiles Investigates covering the Nannie Doss case. Length: 11:14.
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Nannie Doss' Motives - Deadly Women - S01 E04
Video from Banijay Crime - Crime Documentary covering the Nannie Doss case. Length: 52:30.
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Nannie Doss: The Giggling Granny
Video from The Casual Criminalist covering the Nannie Doss case. Length: 33:29.
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NANNIE DOSS | SERIAL KILLER SPOTLIGHT
Video from Georgia Marie covering the Nannie Doss case. Length: 21:47.
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