00:00In the Mists of Scotland, in 1844, Minnie Dean was born, a woman whose destiny would take her
00:05to become one of New Zealand's most shadowy figures.
00:09In 1863, he emigrated in search of a new beginning in the isolated region of Guairarapa, but
00:14What seemed like a new life would soon turn into a terrifying story.
00:19Minnie Dean, at age 50, was raising babies in a practice known as
00:23Baby farming, accepting children from single mothers or those who could not care for more children
00:29in exchange for payment.
00:30Between 1880 and 1895, several babies in her care mysteriously disappeared.
00:37In 1891, a baby she took to the doctor died of malnutrition, but she was acquitted of
00:42negligence.
00:43Despite this, concerns about the children's conditions persisted.
00:47In 1895, Minnie was arrested for the murder of Dorothy Edith Carter, a girl of only
00:53one year.
00:53He was said to have murdered several children and hidden their bodies.
00:56The investigation revealed infant remains on his property, sparking outrage.
01:01public.
01:02On June 21 of that year she was found guilty.
01:05His lawyer argued that the deaths were accidental, but the jury was not fooled.
01:10On August 12, 1895, Minnie Dean was executed by hanging, becoming the first
01:15and the only woman hanged in New Zealand.
01:19When asked for her last words, she replied,
01:21His tragic story has left a deep mark on the collective memory, reminding us
01:29that sometimes, what seems to be a quiet life can hide the darkest secrets.
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