Discover how serial killer Velma Barfield, aka The Death Row Granny, murdered 6 people and was the first woman executed by lethal injection in the US. Download FREE with Kindle Unlimited! Feeling underestimated her whole life—no one really knew what Velma Barfield was capable of.

Certainly, no one knew that she was capable of murder. Yet, Velma carefully hid her dark, murderous streak for several years. Under the false facade of a caring mother, grandmother, and church-going Christian, she made it seem as if she were caring for the very people that she was killing.

Whether it was her husbands, boyfriends, clients, or her own mother—she didn’t hesitate to slip poisonous arsenic into their meals, and then proceed to play the role of caregiver when they inevitably went into decline. Her last victim’s death was so agonizingly brutal, that it led to a detailed autopsy of Stuart Taylor being carried out. The autopsy revealed traces of arsenic in the man’s vital organs.

Arsenic, of course, does not appear in one’s liver naturally—so it was quite clear that Mr. Taylor’s terrible demise was the work of a killer. That killer was Velma Barfield.

This book follows her life, her crimes, and the stunning aftermath that led to her own execution. Read on your favorite devices such as Kindle, iPhone, iPad, Android cellular phone, tablet, laptop, or computer with Amazon's free Kindle reading App. Scroll back up and click the BUY NOW button at the top right of this page to download immediately!

In the small, unassuming town of Lumberton, North Carolina, a sinister story unfolded, one that would shock the nation and forever alter the perception of innocence. Velma Barfield, a seemingly benign grandmother, harbored a grim secret. Known as the "Death Row Granny," Velma's life and crimes have perplexed and fascinated criminologists, psychologists, and true crime enthusiasts alike.

Delve into her twisted world and unravel the complexities behind her chilling actions.

Velma Barfield's story challenges the notion of innocence linked with elderly women. True motivations of a serial killer can often be hidden beneath a benign facade. Investigative insights illuminate the psychological complexities tied to Velma's crimes.

Velma Barfield's journey from an unremarkable upbringing to becoming one of America's most notorious female serial killers is riveting and tragic. Delving into her early life helps lay the groundwork for understanding the psychological\xad\xad pathways leading to her dark destiny. Her transition from loving mother and wife to a murderer lying in ambush is chilling.

Her crimes began with what appeared to be mercy killings with Velma administering lethal doses to her relatives under the guise of caretaking. Her motives however were far from benign. Fueled by personal gain debt and potentially deeper psychological disturbances Velma's actions exposed the lethal extremes of human desperation and moral decay.

Throughout her trial and eventual conviction Velma maintained her plea of innocence claiming redemption and conversion during her time in prison. Her story full of deflections and confessions reveals the nuanced interplay between genuine remorse and self-deception. It illuminates the perplexity of her character where grace and malevolence coexisted uneasily.

The book also examines the broader societal implications of her crimes reflecting how outward appearances can be misleading and how justice systems handle cases involving elderly offenders. Finally the book questions whether redemption can truly overwrite such malevolent acts leaving an unsettling reflection on morality and justice in the readers' minds.

What makes this book particularly compelling is its detailed character analysis, providing a unique view into Velma’s psyche, making it more than just a recount of events. The book offers rare access to interviews and court documents, bringing authenticity and depth to the narrative, thus enriching the reader's understanding. Not just a chronicle of crime, the book invites readers to ponder the complex interplay of morality, forgiveness, and justice, provoking thoughts long after the last page is turned.