#4.4: FDIA (Munchausen by Proxy) + The Angel of Death

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