In this conversation, Deborah and Beth discuss the case of Jesse Pomeroy, the youngest recorded serial killer in history. They explore Jesse's troubled childhood, including his abusive upbringing and the bullying he endured due to a birth defect. The conversation delves into Jesse's crimes, which involved torturing and killing young children in the Boston area. The hosts also discuss the theories surrounding Jesse's motivations, including the influence of violent crime novels and the effects of a smallpox vaccination. The conversation concludes with Jesse's arrest, trial, and ultimate sentencing to death. This episode explores the story of Jesse Pomeroy, the youngest serial killer on record. Jesse was sentenced to solitary confinement for life after being convicted of multiple murders and brutal attacks. Despite attempts to escape, Jesse spent th ...