• The Most Nefarious Welfare Queen

  • Feb 25 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
  • Podcast

The Most Nefarious Welfare Queen

  • Summary

  • This is the story of Linda Taylor, a woman who seized every opportunity to commit fraud and a whole host of other crimes… and no, that’s not her real name.

    The Greatest True Crime Stories is a production of Diversion Audio.

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    This series is hosted by Mary Kay McBrayer. Check out more of her work at www.marykaymcbrayer.com.

    This episode was written by Mary Kay McBrayer

    Developed by Scott Waxman, Emma DeMuth, and Jacob Bronstein

    Associate Producer is Leo Culp
    Produced by Antonio Enriquez
    Theme Music by Tyler Cash
    Executive Produced by Scott Waxman and Emma DeMuth


    Special thanks to:
    Carter, Stephen L.. Invisible. Henry Holt and Co.. Kindle Edition.

    Order John Levin's 'The Queen: The Forgotten Life Behind an American Myth' here, and listen to his four-part podcast on Linda Taylor here

    Pre-order Mary Kay's forthcoming true crime book 'Madame Queen: The The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair' here

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