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Beulah May Annan (née Sheriff; November 18, 1899 – March 10, 1928) was an American suspected murderer. Her story inspired Maurine Dallas Watkins 's play Chicago in 1926.
Apr 2, 2024 · Beulah Annan was accused of killing her lover in 1924, sparking a media frenzy and a Broadway musical. Learn about her case, trial, and legacy from Chicago History Museum.
Mar 17, 2003 · Beulah May Annan, the 23 year old wife who shot “the other man” Thursday afternoon to the tune of her husband’s phonograph, was held to the grand jury yesterday afternoon by a coroner’s jury, which charged her with the murder of Harry Kalstedt.
Beulah Annan, "Chicago’s prettiest slayer," was charged with shooting her secret boyfriend while her husband was at work. The redheaded beauty had confessed to the shooting, but later tried...
Nov 29, 2019 · Beulah Annan was a chorus girl accused of murdering her lover in 1924. She inspired the character Roxie Hart in the hit play and film 'Chicago', based on a reporter's stories. Learn more about her and the other women of 'Murderess Row' in this book.
Mar 9, 2023 · See photos of Beulah Annan, who confessed to killing her lover in 1924, and other women who were accused of murder in Chicago's notorious Murderess Row. Learn about their crimes, trials and fates in this article by Marianne Mather.
Apr 1, 2021 · Beulah Annan shot her lover and coworker, Harry Kalstedt, in her South Side apartment and became a media sensation. Her case inspired the play and musical "Chicago", based on the character Roxie Hart.
