Here are the stories of six of the most notorious and Evil Stepmothers to have existed in real life:

1. Catherine de Brézé

In the 15th century, Catherine de Brézé, stepmother to King Louis XI of France, was infamous for her cruelty. She was ruthless in pursuing her own political interests, even at the expense of her stepson’s life.

2. Agrippina the Younger

Roman history remembers Agrippina the Younger as the stepmother of Emperor Nero. She was willing to do anything to maintain her family’s power, including poisoning her previous husband and plotting against Nero himself.

3. Marjorie Congdon

In the 1970s, Marjorie Congdon was involved in the murder of her stepdaughter, Elisabeth Congdon, in the infamous “Duluth Mansion Murders” case. She displayed complete indifference towards her stepdaughter’s life.

4. Countess Elizabeth Báthory

In the 16th century, Countess Elizabeth Báthory was a Hungarian aristocrat accused of torturing and killing numerous young girls. She became infamous for her gruesome crimes.

5. Gertrude Baniszewski

In the 1960s, Gertrude Baniszewski kidnapped and tortured Sylvia Likens, the daughter of her neighbor. Her cruelty towards Sylvia shocked America and stands as one of the most horrific cases of child abuse in history.

6. Dorothea Puente

Dorothea Puente was a serial killer who murdered several of her elderly tenants in the 1980s. She exploited their money and buried their bodies in her backyard.

These six women left a dark mark in history due to their malevolent actions towards their loved ones.

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