Was She a Killer? The Story of Ma Barker

April 14
37 mins

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She was the head of a vicious gang of robbers, killers and kidnappers. She was a nice lady who was kind to neighborhood kids. She was a simple woman who enjoyed the finer things and never asked questions about where the money came from. She was a “Karen” who defended her boys to the police, her husband, and anyone who got in her way. So, who was Kate “Ma” Barker and what’s the real story behind the legend?

Check out the Ma Barker House: Bradford - Ma Barker House | Ma Barker Gang Hideout | Ocklawaha


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Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue 
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Executive Producer - Margaret Smith

Writer: Kara Amis Thomas
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Editor – Steph Kelly
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Social Media Manager & Design - Mikayla Bogus
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IT Manager - Conor Sweeney

The History of Murder Logo - Bernadette Carr
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Theme Song “My Carnal Life I Will Lay Down” - Rob Brereton
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Voice of "Ma" Barker: Megan Grano
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Voice of Edward Bremer: David Vaughan

Voice of Marion Hannegraf: Clare Smith

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