Crimes That Made History (2017)

S1E5 Violette Nozière: The Patricidal Poisoner

In August 1933, 18-year-old Violette Nozière committed patricide by poisoning her father in Paris. Following a brief escape, she was arrested and quickly admitted to the crime, claiming it was due to his abusive behavior. The story captivated both the media and the public, leading to her infamous label as "the monster in the skirt."