Leonarda Cianciulli's story is infamous, but many of the stories online are sensationalist quickies, meant to draw in the reader for the juiciest details. However, as with many female murderers-her story is nuanced and more than meets the eye.

TRIGGER WARNING: there are descriptions of sexual assault in this episode pretty early on. If this is an issue for you, they're skippable and aren't a central part of the story.

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wikipedia
The Serial Series Part 3: Leonarda Cianciulli, by Sierra Brugni