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The Angel-Makers of Nagryév (1914-1929) were a group of women in the small town of Nagyrév, Hungary who poisoned to death at least 50 people, mainly husbands who were abusive and children they felt they could not care for during the aftermath of WWI. Their killing became a “fad” before they were stopped by local authorities. They were encouraged by a midwife and “wise woman”, Zsuzsanna Fazekas, who would say of a troublesome family member, “Why put up with them?”

This one's for Zsuzsanna.

lyrics

Your little dark pearl
Has only just been born
Yet hasn't your husband been long away from home?
Fighting his war while you fought here alone
You lost the battle, he's on his way home.
What will he see in her face?
A helpless babe or a disgrace?

How well I remember his rage
Too well I remember your bones
How happy you were when he left
How sad you are he's coming home.

I'm your doctor, my dear
And I know what is best:
Is it time to make him an angel?
I will show you how to make him an angel.

CHORUS (Hungarian:)
Jóéjt férjem, jóéjt férjem
Jóéjt, jóéjt, jóéjt férjem
Jóéjt férjem, jóéjt férjem
Mert én vagyok Angelmaker.

Goodnight my love
Goodnight my love--
For I am the Angelmaker.

Your little dark pearl
Is fading away
Now that there's no husband to bring home a day's pay
If you had one fewer mouth to feed
Perhaps the others would have what they need?

I'm her doctor, my dear
And I know what is best
Open her mouth and I'll help her to rest
Is it time to make an angel?
I'll show you how to make an angel.

CHORUS
Jóéjt gyermekem, jóéjt gyermekem
Jóéjt jóéjt jóéjt gyermekem
Jóéjt gyermekem, jóéjt gyermekem--
Mert én vagyok Angelmaker.

Goodnight my child, goodnight my child--
For I am the Angelmaker

credits

from Angelmakers: Songs for Female Serial Killers, released August 8, 2018
Molly Rice: lyrics and music
Milia Ayache: lead vocals, acoustic guitar
Zorahna: bass, background vocals
Michele Dunlap: drums

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