Taking care of children can be deadly

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It is 1902 and Nora Fuller is thumbing through the San Francisco Chronicle when she comes across an advertisement that peaks her interest. “Wanted—Young white girl to take care of baby; good home and good wages. She asks her mother if she can apply for it, and her mother readily agrees. A few days later she receives a reply from a Mr. Bennett who requests her presence at a local restaurant. The man suggests she come at 1 pm, but if unable, she should arrive at 6 pm. Nora sets off to the diner. A few hours later the phone rings at the Fuller household. One of Nora's brothers answers, and a voice that could be Nora's states that Mr. Bennett would like her to start immediately. The boy relays the message to his mother whom refuses, telling Nora to come home immediately and start on Monday. The person on the other end of the line hangs up. A few days later, Mrs. Fuller reports her daughter missing. A month later, the body is found in a vacant apartment. A lot more can be found at the link I will provide. Including a witness stating that Nora Fuller may have been seeing an older gentleman.