2 cases tagged “midwife”
Convicted: Miyuki Ishikawa
Miyuki Ishikawa was a Japanese midwife and real estate agent turned serial killer. During the American occupation of Japan, she and several accomplices were involved in the deaths of dozens of infants. These horrific events, known as the Kotobuki San'in incident, marked one of the most devastating crime sprees in post-war Japan.
Convicted: Felícitas Sánchez Aguillón
Felícitas Sánchez Aguillón, also known as Sánchez Neyra, was a notorious Mexican nurse, midwife, baby farmer, and serial killer who operated in Mexico City during the 1930s. She became infamous for killing babies under her care, with a total of 40 to 50 murders attributed to her. Sánchez Aguillón was also referred to as 'The Ogress of Colonia Roma,' 'The Female Ripper of Colonia Roma,' and 'The Human Crusher of Little Angels.'