E11 – Anjette Lyles: The Black Widow of Macon

She was the sweetest woman in 1950s Macon, Georgia—a glamorous and beloved restaurant owner known for her Southern charm. But behind the warm smile and welcoming hugs, Anjette Lyles harbored a dark secret. After burying two husbands, a mother-in-law, and finally her own nine-year-old daughter, the town’s sympathy curdled into suspicion. A horrifying pattern emerged, pointing not to a woman cursed by tragedy, but to a cold, calculating serial killer. This true crime documentary unravels the shocking story of the Macon Black Widow, whose sensational trial exposed a chilling tale of greed, arsenic poisoning, and rumored voodoo rituals.

Discover how Anjette Lyles charmed a city while systematically eliminating her family for insurance money, leading her to become the first white woman in Georgia sentenced to death. This is the story of the ultimate betrayal, where home-cooked meals hid a recipe for murder.

2 responses to “E11 – Anjette Lyles: The Black Widow of Macon”

  1. Well done summary, good vocabulary especially. One falsehood was observed, however: Anjette’s death sentence was never commuted. According to the terms of her commitment to Central State, if she ever were to be released, her original sentence would be re-activated.

    1. Thank you for the kind words and the correction. I’ll make sure to correct that if I ever revisit this case again!

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