Murderous Roots

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Episode 2: Emma's Famous Potato Soup

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Emma Hepperman served her famous potato soup but forget to mention her secret ingredient was arsenic. When her husband, Anthony, and step-daughter, Ethel, were found on the brink of death, the family was immediately suspicious and called in the sheriff. What they came to learn shocked everyone in the community. Listen as Denise and Zelda discuss her crimes, her seven husbands, and what might have motivated her to kill.

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Emma's Famous Potato Soup Murderous Roots with Denise & Zelda

Anthony Hepperman at the age of 20 ca. 1903

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The Hepperman’s kitchen, where Emma poisoned and served the soup.

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Preliminary hearing for Emma’s trial.

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Emma on the far left next to Mrs. Borgmeyer and her husband, Sheriff Joe Borgmeyer (only the hat is seen), as they head for trial.

Source: St. Charles County Historical Society