Dagmar Overby

Dagmar Overby was a Danish woman infamous for her involvement in a series of child murders in the early 20th century. In March 1921, she was brought to trial in Copenhagen, facing charges for the deaths of eight newborns. Overby attracted significant media attention due to the shocking nature of her crimes, as many women willingly entrusted their infants to her care. The trial revealed a complex psychological profile, hinting at her troubled mental state possibly exacerbated by substance abuse. Despite not being declared insane by medical professionals, her actions raised profound questions about morality and the societal conditions that could lead to such atrocities.