There have been several female serial killers in Iran, but one of the most well-known is Maryam Rostamian. She was a nurse who was convicted of murdering at least 10 patients in a hospital in the city of Rasht in the 1990s.
While her motives remain unclear, investigators believe she may have been motivated by a desire for power or a sense of control. She was ultimately sentenced to death and executed in 1999.
Other Iranian female serial killers include:
- Mahvash Sheikholeslami: She was a former teacher convicted of murdering at least 10 people, including her husband, in the 1980s.
- Nafiseh Karimi: Known as "The Angel of Death," she was a nurse who was convicted of killing at least 15 patients in the 1990s.
These are just a few examples of female serial killers in Iran. The stories of these women highlight the dark side of human nature and the importance of justice in society.