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#4.4: FDIA (Munchausen by Proxy) + The Angel of Death
Manage episode 331897286 series 3362930
In this episode, Syd covers the fascinating mental disorder "Factitious disorder imposed on another" (FDIA), more commonly known as Munchausen by Proxy. We're covering warning signs and symptoms, PLUS several of the FDIA stories that each created a media frenzy: Lacey Spears, Dee Dee Blanchard, and the Angel of Death - Beverly Allitt.
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Sources for this episode:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9834-factitious-disorder-imposed-on-another
https://psychology.fandom.com/wiki/M%C3%BCnchausen_syndrome_by_proxy
https://www.bustle.com/p/8-fascinating-cases-of-munchausen-syndrome-by-proxy-the-disturbing-disorder-at-the-heart-of-mommy-dead-dearest-60021
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/beyond-gypsy-blancharde-when-mothers-harm-their-kids-for-attention-250206/lisa-hayden-johnson-250336/
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/michelledean/dee-dee-wanted-her-daughter-to-be-sick-gypsy-wanted-her-mom
https://murderpedia.org/female.A/a/allitt-beverley.htm
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/dec/06/ukcrime.health
https://allthatsinteresting.com/beverley-allitt
https://www.ranker.com/list/munchausen-by-proxy-true-stories/carlycarano
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverley_Allitt
116 episodes
Manage episode 331897286 series 3362930
In this episode, Syd covers the fascinating mental disorder "Factitious disorder imposed on another" (FDIA), more commonly known as Munchausen by Proxy. We're covering warning signs and symptoms, PLUS several of the FDIA stories that each created a media frenzy: Lacey Spears, Dee Dee Blanchard, and the Angel of Death - Beverly Allitt.
If you want to help us grow, subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcast fix! ❤️
Sources for this episode:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9834-factitious-disorder-imposed-on-another
https://psychology.fandom.com/wiki/M%C3%BCnchausen_syndrome_by_proxy
https://www.bustle.com/p/8-fascinating-cases-of-munchausen-syndrome-by-proxy-the-disturbing-disorder-at-the-heart-of-mommy-dead-dearest-60021
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/beyond-gypsy-blancharde-when-mothers-harm-their-kids-for-attention-250206/lisa-hayden-johnson-250336/
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/michelledean/dee-dee-wanted-her-daughter-to-be-sick-gypsy-wanted-her-mom
https://murderpedia.org/female.A/a/allitt-beverley.htm
https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/dec/06/ukcrime.health
https://allthatsinteresting.com/beverley-allitt
https://www.ranker.com/list/munchausen-by-proxy-true-stories/carlycarano
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverley_Allitt
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