Marybeth Tinning: The Baby Killer
What drives a mother to murder her own children?
4.5 (17)
157 mins
As her children die mysteriously, Marybeth Tinning hides her crimes behind the guise of a grieving mother, revealing a chilling pattern of deception that shocks the community.
Ep 1:
The First Losses
Marybeth Tinning’s early life and marriage to Joseph Tinning paint the picture of a seemingly ordinary family. As children die under suspicious circumstances, neighbors offer sympathy and support, unaware of a chilling pattern slowly emerging behind Marybeth’s role as a mother.
Ep 2:
A Pattern No One Saw
As more Tinning children die, questions arise but go unanswered. Repeated tragedies are dismissed as accidents or genetic issues, while community sympathy shields Marybeth Tinning from suspicion, allowing a deadly pattern to remain hidden.
Ep 3:
The Breaking Point
Suspicion finally rises as Marybeth Tinning faces the sudden death of Tami Lynne. Autopsy findings spark concern, and under pressure, Marybeth confesses to smothering her children, revealing the horrifying truth behind years of hidden murders.
Ep 4:
Actions and Consequences
Marybeth Tinning faces justice, charged with one count of murder. The prosecution presents a case of calculated killings, while the defense highlights her troubled life. Ultimately, her trial and sentencing reveal the full horror of a mother who took the lives of her own children.
Discussions (8)
Francis
Level 7 · 6 mo agoJoseph Tinning gets poisoned with barbiturates in 1974 and just refuses to press charges. He stayed with her through nine deaths and thirty years of prison. That is some serious denial from him.
Maurice
Level 8 · 6 mo agoShe poisoned him and he stayed? Massive cover up.
Zoey
Level 8 · 5 mo agoJoe WAS poisoned in 1974
