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Beulah Annan

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Murderer (Alleged)

The Resume

    (circa November 18, 1899-March 10, 1928)
    Resided in Chicago, Illinois
    Charged with killing Harry Kalstedt (April 1924)
    Acquitted of the charge (May 25, 1924)
    Inspiration for 'Roxie Hart' in the musical and film 'Chicago'

Why she might be annoying:

    She began an extra-marital affair with her car salesman, Harry Kalstedt.
    She shot him in her marital bedroom.
    For over two hours, she drank cocktails and listened to records as Harry lay dying.
    Her story changed several times, from self-defense against a rape attempt to shooting him after he threatened to leave her.
    While in prison, she faked a pregnancy hoping to beat the murder allegation.
    The day after her acquittal, she left her husband who stood by her during the trial. She said he was 'too slow.'
    She divorced 3 times.
    Her third husband was a bigamist.

Why she might not be annoying:

    She went through life with the unfortunate name of 'Beulah.'
    She was called the 'prettiest woman' on Murderess' Row.
    An all-male jury acquitted her.
    She died in a mental hospital of unknown causes.

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 90.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 66 Votes: 68.18% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 34 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 60.61% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 84 Votes: 72.62% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 137 Votes: 68.61% Annoying