The Poisoners' Cabinet

Special Episode - The Gruesome Legend of Sawney Bean

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A special episode this week from the Patreon archives covering the horrifying legend of Sawney Bean and his family of murderous children roaming the wilds of Scotland...

A bloody and wild tale, this episode was originally broadcast on Patreon in March 2021. No cocktail, just lots of...gore!

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Ep 288 - James Cook & The Roaring Fire

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 288 is loose! And we have a grim tale of murder most foul in a simple bookbinder's workshop...

Who was James Cook? Why was smoke pouring from his chimney? And where do you hang your body parts?

The secret ingredient is...hooks!

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Ep 287 - Eva Dugan & The Evil Chicken Ranch

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Ep 287 is loose! And we're off to Arizona to find out when a horrible old chicken rancher has gone missing...

Who was Eva Dugan? What sort of housekeeper was she? And what did the chickens know?

The secret ingredient is...the gallows!

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Ep 286 - The Curious Killing of Benjamin Burton

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Ep 286 is loose! And a man lies dead in his home, two bullets in his body but is it suicide or something more sinister?

Who would want Benjamin Burton dead? Who was in the house when he died? And did Garfield just have a terrible terrible doctor?

The secret ingredient is...breakfast!

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Ep 285 - The Muddy Myths of Messalina

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 285 is loose and we are heading back to ancient Rome for another badass woman from history, the empress Messalina!

Were the stories about her true? How did she dispose of her enemies? And what sort of sex contest is acceptable to YOU?

The secret ingredient is...rumours!

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Sources this week include Messalina: The Life and Times of Rome’s Most Scandalous Empress by Honor Cargill-Martin, National Georgraphic, ThoughtCo, Walks In Rome and Wiki dives into Messalina, Claudius, Caligula, and Tacitus.

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Ep 284 - The Psychology of Crime with Roanna Bond

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Ep 284 is loose! Werewolves, cannibals, by-standers and narcissists - we tackle them all in this very special bumper bonus episode with guest Roanna Bond.

This week we dive into the psychology and pathology of some of the strangest crimes and criminal acts we've covered on the show with psychotherapist Roanna to consider why people continue to be drawn to true crime, what causes by-stander apathy and whether or not any of us would eat each other for a snack...

While we try to keep things light, some of the subject matter discusses is dark and maybe uncomfortable for some listeners.

Enjoy this dive into the dark side of our mind!

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Ep 283 - The Many Cons of Ann O'Delia Diss Debar

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 283 is loose! And we have the wild tale of a spiritualist, medium, lecturer, princess, baroness, countess, guru and conduit to the beyond, Ann O'Delia Diss Debar...

Who was this weird woman? Was she really the daughter of a king? And how often to the Greek philosophers contact YOU for a chat?

The secret ingredient is....a weird spooky drawing!

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Sources this week include: Nothing’s Lost Forever by Edmund Richardson, NY Times archive, wiki dives on Ann O'Delia, Helen Blavatsky, Koreshan Unity and Lola Montez, plus

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Ep 282 - A Murder in Tweeddale Court

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 282 is loose! And a man lies dead in Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh and the huge package he was carrying is missing...

What happened to poor William Begbie? How does it link to the roguish ways of a man called Captain Moffat? And why oh why a bread knife?

The secret ingredient is...bank notes!

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Ep 281 - The Bond Street Murder

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 281 is loose! And we're off to New York to witness a most bloody murder in a fancy town house that is not all that it seems?

Who was Dr Burdell and his landlady Emma? What secrets did they share? And how many canaries do you need in your room at night?

The secret ingredient is...a baby!

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Sources this week include the New York Times, The Bowery Boys History, Murder by Gaslight, Historical Society of New York Courts, Historical Crime Detective, NoHo New York website, and Wiki entries for Emma Cunnigham.

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Ep 280 - The Murder of Charles Preller

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 280 is loose! And we have a murder, a trunk and a mysterious French accent on our hands...

Who was Charles Preller? Who was his young companion? And do you often leave your name on other people's pants?

The secret ingredient is...some fancy fabrics!

Sources this week include:

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Ep 279 - The Rise of Catherine The Great

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 279 is loose! And we have the story of another famous woman from history - Empress of Russia, Catherine the Great! And it's not all horseplay...

How did Catherine come to power? What became of Peter III? And will there never be justice for the rats?!

The secret ingredient is...Russia!

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Ep 278 - The Gatton Murders

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Ep 278 is loose! And it's a grim tale this week of a bizarre and brutal attack on a family in Gatton, Queensland.

What happened on that dusty road one festive night? Who was responsible? And did the banana farm have any luck?

It's a grim one this week, so tread carefully.

The secret ingredient is...a horse and cart!

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Ep 277 - The Curse of the Hope Diamond

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Ep 277 is loose! And we're telling the tale of the dazzling but deadly Hope Diamond...

Where did the Hope Diamond come from? Who did it curse across history? And what did Mike the Dog have to do with its evil ways?!

The secret ingredient is...a jeweller!

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Source this week include

"Hope Diamond". Smithsonian Institution
Archive articles in The New York Times.
"The Secret History Of The Hope Diamond: How Pierre Cartier Sold A Cursed Jewel".
"U.S. has Sun King's stolen gem, say French experts". Canada.com.
"George Switzer; Got Hope Diamond for Smithsonian". The Washington Post.
“Louis XIV: King of France and Navarre 1638-1715”. Chateau de Versailles
“Assassination Attempt on King Louis XV by Damiens in 1757”. Chateau de Versailles
“Delivering the Hope Diamond”. Smithsonian National Postal Museum
"...the diamond's notorious past". PBS. Archived from the original on April 15, 2013.
“When The Washington Post Covered Up A Presidential Scandal”. WETA Boundary Stones
"Historical Time Line, The French Blue / Part I-III". The French Blue.
“The Blue Hope Diamond Glows Red”. Smithosonian Story. August 19, 2009.

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Ep 276 - Joseph Elwell and the Perils of Bridge

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Ep 276 is loose! Happy New Year, we are back with a classic locked room murder mystery!

Who was Joseph Ewell? How did he end up dead in his New York home? And is Bridge really a dangerous game to play?

The secret ingredient is...playing cards!

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Ep 275 - Christmas Q&A Special

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Happy holidays, Merry Christmas and Good Krampus Vibes to all! This is our end of year, festive Q&A special - and extra long episode where we answer all of your questions, drink fizz and sample some spicy pigs-in-blanket.

From queries about the show and poisons to our ideal festive snacks, perfect holiday and Nick's thing about being an official hermit, we have a lot of fun with this episode and hope you enjoy it too!

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Ep 274 - The Brutal Vengeance of Olga of Kiev

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:30:00 GMT

Ep 274 is loose! And we have another badass woman from history tell the tale of Saint Olga, one ruler you really did not want to mess with...

Who was Olga? Why was she so hell bent on revenge? And should we use more birds in warfare?

The secret ingredient is...a boat!

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https://museumhack.com/olga-of-kiev/

https://www.thoughtco.com/princess-olga-of-kiev-3529733

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Ep 273 - The Bloody History of Marie Tussaud

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 273 is loose! And we're diving into the history of one of the world's most famous attractions, Madame Tussauds!

Who was the woman behind the famed house of wax? How did she learn her skills? And is this the most tenuous cocktail link in history?

The secret ingredient is....wax!

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Sources this week include Memoirs of Madame Tussaud, Madame Tussaud A Life in Wax by Kate Berridge, Madame Tussaud and the History of Waxworks by Pamela Pilbeam, Geri Walton, Madame Tussauds' website, history dives into Jean Paul Marat and Philip Philidor.

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Ep 272 - The Double Life of Eugène-François Vidocq

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 13:30:00 GMT

Ep 272 is loose and we're off to France to hear the tale of a man who played on both sides of the law...

Who was Eugene? How did a criminal end up leading a police force? And how do YOU Google?

The secret ingredient is...a rogue!

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Ep 271 - Kings, Queens and Clever Marketing in the Viking Age

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:30:00 GMT

Ep 271 is loose! And we're heading way back to the time of the Vikings for a few tales of adventure, of bloody feuds and very bad bargaining...

What do you REALLY know about the Vikings? Who was Gunnhildr, Mother of Kings? And why you should never trust a Viking travel brochure...

The secret ingredient is...Norway!

Thanks again to Villains Rum for their help with one of this week's drinks!

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Ep 270 - Roxelana & The Ottoman Empire

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 270 is loose and we're off to the Ottoman Empire to learn about Hürrem Sultan who became one of the most powerful woman in the empire's history.

Who was Roxelana? How did she win the heart of Suleiman the Magnificent? And why oh why oh WHY did this week's cocktail happen?

The secret ingredient is...Constantinople!

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Ep 269 - Eleanor of Aquitaine

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 269 is loose and we have another badass woman from history - the mighty Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine who ruled England AND France.

How did she rise to power? How did she bag two kings? And are sons always more trouble than they are worth?

The secret ingredient is...a QUEEN!

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Sources this week include Wiki deep dives into Eleanor of Aquitaine, Henry II, Richard I, BBC History, History Hit, The Plantagenets by Dan Jones, Mortal Monarchs by Suzie Edge and English Heritage

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EP 268 Halloween Special: The Terrifying Witch Trials of Europe

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 268 and our Halloween special is loose! And we have more gruesome tales of 'witches' and the truly chilling trials and hunts that took place in Europe for centuries.

How did the witch trials start in Germany? What happened in Würzburg? And who was Magic Jack?

The secret ingredient is... even MORE witches!!!

Happy Halloween spooky ones!

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https://www.exulanten.com/jackl.html

https://theravenreport.com/2017/10/27/hidden-witchcraft-how-the-magic-jackel-delivered-death-by-fear/

https://www.hauntedhistories.co.uk/the-zaubererjackl-witch-trials

https://www.streetroots.org/news/2021/10/06/sorcerer-jackl

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zaubererjackl_witch_trials

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Ep 267 - Mad Science & The 'Real' Dr Frankenstein

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:30:00 GMT

Ep 267 is loose! And it being spooky season, we thought we should explore another 'Universal Monster' and dive into the history of Frankenstein!

Who or what was the inspiration for Mary Shelley's great gothic novel? What crazy experiments were carried out in the pursuit of beating death? And how do you like your frogs' legs?

The secret ingredient is...electricity!

Here is the link to the Castle Frankenstein hoax broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYGRx1gDKgo

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Sources this week include biographies of Mary Shelley, Johann Dippel, Alessandro Volta, and Luigi Galvani, as well as Kathryn Harkup's Making the Monster, and the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. Plus:

https://www.exclassics.com/newgate/ng464.htm

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/tcr.202500043

https://publishing.rcseng.ac.uk/doi/pdf/10.1308/147363513X13500508916973

https://europe.stripes.com/your-community/frankenstein's-castle-and-a-halloween-prank-that-went-viral.html

https://allthatsinteresting.com/real-frankenstein-experiments/6

https://theconversation.com/frankenstein-the-real-experiments-that-inspired-the-fictional-science-105076

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EP 266 - Murder in Portsmouth & The Bloody Footprints

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:30:00 GMT

Ep 266 is loose! And this week a man and his housekeeper lie in pools of blood in their Portsmouth home...

Who wanted Mr Langtrey dead? Why were these killings so vicious? And have we found another truly clueless policeman?

The secret ingredient is...a barber's pole!

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Special Episode - Vampires of Asia

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:40:00 GMT

This is a special release of one of our Halloween Patreon episodes from 2024 in place of the main episode for 10th October 2025, due to illness.

In the spirit of spooky season and bloodsuckers, Nick brings us tales and crazy folklore from China, Japan and Malaysia about gruesome creatures of the night.

A scary twist for October, enjoy!

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EP 265 - Horror on Long Island

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 265 is loose and we're off to Long Island (a place that Nick has a LOT of facts about) as a terrible crime has been committed. But who is responsible?

What happened on Long Island in 1883? Who would target so many innocent people? And DO YOU KNOW HOW LONG LONG ISLAND IS???:

The secret ingredient is...a tramp!

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www.nytimes.com/1885/05/16/archives/hanging-of-charles-h-rugg-the-murderer-meets-his-fate-without.html

www.nytimes.com/1884/04/26/archives/rugg-guilty-of-murder-the-jury-out-an-hour-and-twentythree-minutes.html

www.murderbygaslight.com/2014/09/the-long-island-murders.html

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Ep 264 - Edward II, Isabella of France & A Pointy Fate

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 264 is loose and we're diving back to the 1300s to tell the tale of Edward II who was said to have died in a pretty nasty way. But what bout his badass wife?

Was Edward II a good king? What drove Isabella to seek revenge on him? And why was everyone so hot in this?

The secret ingredient is...a red hot poker!

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Sources this week include Monsters by Simon Sebag Montefiore, Mortal Monarchs by Dr Suzie Edge, History.com, Historic UK, GreatCastles.com, engelsbergideas.com, and various wiki sources for Isabella, Edward II, Piers Gaveston, Roger Moritmer, Hugh Desepenser.

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Ep 263 - The Drama of the Druse Household

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 263 is loose and we have a grim and gruesome tale of a family not exactly living in harmony.

Why has no one seen William Druse lately? What went on behind the closed curtains? And do you live in fear of old chokey?

The secret ingredient is...a revolver!

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Ep 262 - The Marvelous Mary Quackenbos

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 262 is loose and we have the tale of the woman dubbed Mrs Sherlock Holmes!

Who was Mary Quackenbos? How did she fight crime? And why don't more people know about her?

The secret ingredient is...a magnifying glass!

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Sources this week include the New York Times archives plus

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Ep 261 - The Princes in the Tower

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 261 is loose and we are tackling the huge, haunting mystery at the heart of the War of the Roses - what happened to the princes in the tower?

What led to the young boys' disappearance? Was Richard III responsible? And why did all these cousins keeping slapping each other?

The secret ingredient is...a tower!

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Sources this week include the extensive Wiki entries for the Princes In The Tower, War of the Roses, Elizabeth Woodville, Henry VII, Richard III, Edward IV, Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck, as well as archives from Historic Royal Palaces, History Journal, BBC Culture, History Today and History Extra.

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Ep 260 - The Messy Legend of Dick Turpin

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 260 is loose! And this week it's the tale of that dashing highwayman Dick Turpin...but WAS he all that dashing?

Who was this masked myth? What was the real story behind his crimes? And what make-up do you wear in the woods?

The secret ingredient is...some very villainous rum!

Thanks to the lovely people at Villains Rum https://villainsrum.com/ for their ingredients this week!

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https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/the-myth-of-highwayman-dick-turpin-outlives-the-facts/

https://www.historyhit.com/prince-of-highwaymen-who-was-dick-turpin/

https://www.historyextra.com/period/georgian/dick-turpin-highwayman-crimes-death/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/dick-turpin

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Ep 259 -Helen Duncan, The Blitz Witch

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 259 is loose, it's the 1940s and we have another witch on our hands. OR DO WE?

Who was Helen Duncan? What led to her being on trial under rumours of witchcraft? And can YOU taste the hoisin sauce?

The secret ingredient is...bleach!

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Sources this week include:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vagrancy_Act_1824
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Duncan
https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/scottishhistory/modern/oddities_modern.shtml
https://www.scotsmagazine.com/articles/series/a-z-of-great-scots-helen-duncan/
https://www.mercattours.com/blog-post/scotlands-last-witch-helen-duncan
https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usbiography/d/helenduncan.html
The Two Worlds of Helen Duncan Paperback by Gena Brealey and Kay Hunter
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Price#Helen_Duncan

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Ep 258 - The Batavia & Horrors on the High Seas

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 258 is loose! And it's time to make a voyage to the East Indies, but I wouldn't advise boarding the Batavia to get there...

What makes this vessel so famous? Why didn't it make it to its destination? And was everyone terrified of the wallabies?

The secret ingredient is...the East Indies!

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Ep 257 - Wat Tyler & The Peasants' Revolt

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 12:30:00 GMT

Ep 257 is loose! And the peasants are revolting! Rude...

It's time for the tale of the peasants' revolt and the folk hero Wat Tyler.

What caused the people to rise up in 1381? Why do we remember Wat Tyler's name? And have you ever tried to impress someone with a pointy shoe?

The secret ingredient is...peasants!

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Sources include:

https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Wat-Tyler-the-Peasants-Revolt/

https://www.historyextra.com/period/medieval/your-guide-peasants-revolt-facts-timeline/

https://www.wattylercountrypark.org.uk/peasants

https://www.hrp.org.uk/blog/the-peasants-revolt-the-only-time-the-tower-of-london-was-breached/

https://dickens-literature.com/A_Child's_History_of_England/18.html

https://www.britannica.com/topic/serfdom

https://www.wearetheenglish.co.uk/wat-tyler-29-w.asp

https://historycollection.com/12-facts-on-the-peasants-revolt-of-1381-that-reveal-the-explosive-truth/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9vnl1evdkko

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Ep 256 - The Body In The Garage

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 256 is loose! And we have a dead body on our hands, and a locked....garage!

What happened to Vivian Messiter? What happened in that garage in Southampton? And can juries be trusted?

The secret ingredient is...a wolf!

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Sources this week include: Sly, Nicola. Hampshire Murders (Sutton True Crime History) (p. 87). The History Press. Kindle Edition.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podmore_case

www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/18828011.murder-revisited-man-hammered-

death-rogue-thief/

https://www.nytimes.com/1929/01/14/archives/slain-englishman-tube-builder-here-vivian-messiter-was-construction.html

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Ep 255 - The Fox Sisters' adventures in Spiritualism

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 255 is loose! And it's time to gather around the table and see if we can hear any knocks or clicks from the other side...

Who were the Fox Sisters? How did they become so famous? And what was up with their toes?

The secret ingredient is...a fox!

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Sources this week include Talking To The Dead by Barbara Weisberg, Kathryn Troy's Race, Gender and Ghosts in American Spiritualism, the Smithsonian, History Today, Jstor, The Paris Review, Newman Mentalist, University of London and United by Pop.

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Ep 254 - King James' Bewitched Voyages

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:30:00 GMT

EP 254 is loose! And we're back with our old 'pal' King James VI/I to look at the sea voyages that inspired him to hunt witches en mass across Scotland and England.

Why did stormy weather cause such a stir in the monarch? Who was dragged to North Berwick Witch Trials? And how much padding does your wedding outfit require?

The secret ingredient is...the wind!

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Sources this week include Witches: James I and the English Witch Hunts by Tracy Borman, Witchcraft by Marion Gibson, History Extra, Tudor Times, History Today, The Chronicles of History, Wiki entries on the Ruthven Raids and the Gowrie Conspiracy, Edinburgh News, and History Scotland.

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Ep 253 - The Legend of Ma Barker

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 253 is loose! And we've got a gang on our hands, lead by the notorious Ma Barker. Or was it...?

Who was Ma Barker? How did she get this fearsome reputation? And did we find the perfect summer cocktail?

The secret ingredient is...silver nitrate!

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Sources this week include:

https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/barker-karpis-gang

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma_Barker

https://mabarkerhouse.org/the-gang/

https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/ma-barker

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Karpis

https://allthatsinteresting.com/ma-barker

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Ep 252 - The Pazzi Conspiracy

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 252 is loose! And we're off to 15th century Italy where people are plotting to take down the most powerful family in Florence, the Medici...

What was the cause of the Pazzi Conspiracy? What went wrong in the cathedral? And how do you like your tea syrup?

The secret ingredient is...a conspiracy!

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Sources this week include The Rise & Fall of the Medici by Christopher Hibbert plus

https://www.thecollector.com/the-medici-family-legacy/
https://thetourguy.com/travel-blog/italy/florence/facts-about-the-medici-family/
https://www.metmuseum.org/essays/the-piano-the-pianofortes-of-bartolomeo-cristofori-1655-1731
https://www.britannica.com/event/Pazzi-conspiracy
https://www.finestresullarte.info/en/works-and-artists/the-pazzi-conspiracy-the-event-that-forever-changed-the-face-of-florence-and-italy-history-through-art

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Ep 251 - The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

We're back for season 6 and headed straight to the oooold West with Wyatt, Doc and other people in big hats for one of the most famous fights in history.

What caused the famous gunfight? Who was involved in the shootout? And how do you moor a horse?

The secret ingredient is...tombstone!

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Sources include

www.ok-corral.com/pages/history.shtml

www.legendsofamerica.com/james-earp/

www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/wyatt-earp-life/

www.geni.com/people/Ike-Clanton/6000000002030965262

www.findagrave.com/memorial/2267/frank-mclaury

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doc_Holliday#

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morgan_Earp#

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunfight_at_the_O.K._Corral#

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Bonus Patreon Release - The Many Lives of Julie d'Aubigny

Fri, 30 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Bonus Patreon release! As we are on our season break, enjoy this free episode from our Patreon files.

It's a wild ride with the tale of hard fighting, hard singing, globe trotting and free loving Julie d'Aubigny, the wild woman of 17th century France! Are the tales about her to be believed? We think so...

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Ep 250 Season 5 Finale: The Disappearance of Agatha Christie

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

It's our season 5 finale! And we're dealing with the sudden disappearance of the Queen of Crime in 1926...

What happened to Agatha Christie for 11 days in December? Is it a conspiracy? Or was someone spreading nasty rumours?

The secret ingredient is...Professor Plum in the Library with the Candlestick!

Also as mentioned in the show here is the link if you'd like to support Lynnae's GoFundMe for her kitty

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Sources this week include Agatha Christie by Lucy Worsley, The British Newspaper Archive, Breaking Character, the New York Times, The Daily Mail, The Independent, History Extra, Get Surrey.

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Ep 249 - The Ouija Board Murders

Fri, 09 May 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 249 is loose and this week it's the bizarre, mystical case of murder, artists and Ouija boards.

Who would want Clothilde Marchand? Were the spirits whispering warnings or was there a nastier presence at work? And would you take off your clothes for a smooth-talking artist?

The secret ingredient is....MORE witches!!

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Ep 248 - Norman Baker & The Quack's Cure for Everything

Fri, 02 May 2025 12:30:00 GMT

Ep 248 is loose! And we have the tale of an inventor, performer, broadcaster and conman Norman Baker.

Who was this boisterous chap from Iowa? Did he really have a cure for cancer? And what trained animals do you send through the mail?

The secret ingredient is...watermelon!

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Sources this week include Border Radio: Quacks, Yodelers, Pitchmen, Psychics, and Other Amazing Broadcasters of the American Airwaves by Gene Fowler,

https://www.visitmuscatine.com/177/Norman-Baker

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/charlatan-ozarks-still-looms-over-haunted-crescent-hotel-180973743/

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/the-haunting-history-of-a-hucksters-cancer-cure

https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/norman-baker-4885/

https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/dr-norman-baker-when-quackery-kills-1257a3638419

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Ep 247 - Du Yuesheng, Kingpin of Shanghai

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:30:00 GMT

Ep 247 is loose! And we are off to China for the tale of a notorious mob boss who presided over Shanghai with an iron fist.

Who was Du Yuesheng? How did he gain control of the city? And how do you like your twigs serves?

The secret ingredient is... Shanghai!

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Sources this week include

www.damninteresting.com/the-kingpin-of-shanghai/

www.globaltimes.cn/content/767575.shtml

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Du_Yuesheng

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Ep 246 - The Earl of Sandwich and His Deadly Love Triangle

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 246 is loose and we have the 4th Earl of Sandwich, the beautiful Martha Ray, the pining Rev James Hackman, and two loaded pistols...

Did John Montagu really invent everyone's favourite lunch? What led to a bloody showdown at the theatre? And what on EARTH happened with this week's cocktail?

The secret ingredient is...a sandwich!

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Sources this week include https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/nostalgia/crimelibrary/martharay/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/fatal-triangle-77291407/
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/3613725/A-killer-made-senseless-by-sensibility.html
https://hauntedpalaceblog.com/2014/03/23/the-murder-of-martha-ray-or-the-earl-his-mistress-and-her-stalker/
Kate Chisholm's books include 'Fanny Burney: Her Life' (Vintage)
The London Gazette Archives, the Newgate Calendar, the Morning Post, Old Bailey Online

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Ep 245 - Who put Father Casper in the trunk?

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:30:00 GMT

Ep 245 is loose! And there's a strange smell coming from a rented room in a New York apartment...

What on earth happened to Father Casper? What was in his secret pouch? And could we drink this week's cocktail?

The secret ingredient is...a priest!

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Sources this week include Famous Crimes the World Forgot: Ten Vintage True Crime Stories Rescued from Obscurity, and various newspaper archives including

https://newspaperarchive.com/saint-regis-falls-adirondack-news-jun-01-1907-p-8/

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Ep 244 - The Murder of Juan Borgia

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Ep 244 is loose and we're back with the Borgias for another dive into this famous family's secrets - particularly the death of one sibling...

Who would want Juan/Giovanni Borgia dead? Who was sleeping with who? And what did the donkey know?

The secret ingredient is...a masked man!

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Sources this week include Peter Strathern's The Borgias: Power & Fortune, Professor Catherine Fletcher & Not Just The Tudors, CrimeReads, The Guardian, and various Wiki rabbit holes.

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Ep 243 - Luther Jones & His Felonious Foolery

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT

Episode 243 is loose, and we have the little-known tale of Luther Jones, a career criminal! And a bad one at that.

Why did Luther turn to a life of crime? Why did he keep making mistakes? And how do you serve your bean beverages?

The secret ingredient is...poker!

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EP 242 - Poison, plots and penance: Terrible Popes Through History

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 242 is loose! And we're taking a look at some of the worst popes in history - criminals, plotters, and madmen.

Why did so many Popes live debauched lives? Why was a dead pope put on trial at Cadaver Synod? And who was plotting to poison Pope Leo X in an...unusual way?

The secret ingredient is...a pope!

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Ep 241 - Who Killed Pamela Werner?

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Ep 241 is loose and we're off to China for one of Nick's famous episodes from the Far East. And it's a brutal tale of murder and mystery this time...

Who was Pamela Werner? Who would want her dead? And where would you definitely not go cycling?

The secret ingredient is...Beijing!

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Ep 240 - Seven Assassins for Queen Victoria

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:30:00 GMT

Ep 240 is loose! And this week we look at the multitude of men who seemingly tried to get rid of Queen Victoria.

Who were the seven assailants? Did they really want the queen dead? And how do YOU walk around the park?

The secret ingredient is...assassins!

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Ep 239 - Lyda Southard & The Terrible Typhoid

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:17:56 GMT

Ep 239 is loose! And we have a good ol' fashioned poisoning story from the deadly Lyda Southard.

Who was this flame haired beauty? Why did so many men sign her papers? And will there be an alarm this week...?

The secret ingredient is...fever!

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Bonus Episode - 5th Bday Q&A!

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

A sizzlingly sensational special bumper Q&A episode, to mark 5 years of the Poisoners' Cabinet!

Nick and Sinead answer a stack of questions from fans about the show, about life and about snacks. It's a much more relaxed episode with no main case and lots of silly fun, and occasional grown-up content.

Thank you everyone, for an amazing 5 years; we love you to the moon and back!

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Ep 238 - Madness, Mayhem & Murder in Ancient Rome

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:30:00 GMT

Ep 238 is loose on our 5th birthday - and to celebrate we're going to Rome!

We dip our toe into the huge history of the Roman Empire and chat weird facts and crazy stories featuring famous and lesser known figures from the ancient city...

Was Caligula really as mad as people said? Did Nero fiddle while Rome burned? And what do you write on your curse tablets?

The secret ingredient is...Rome itself!

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Sources this week include A Fatal Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum by Emma Southon, HIstory Today, History HIT, National Geographic:

https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Journals/CP/27/2/Poisoning*.html

https://www.thecollector.com/early-christian-martyrs/

https://www.historytoday.com/archive/causes-early-persecutions

https://www.britishmuseum.org/blog/10-questions-about-emperor-nero-and-some-curious-answers

https://www.italyonthisday.com/2019/01/assassination-of-caligula-Roman-emperor-excess-cruelty.html

http://ad43.org.uk/blog/caligula-and-the-sea-shells/

https://thehistorianshut.com/2018/12/09/nero-reportedly-survived-an-assassination-attempt-because-of-a-discarded-snakeskin/

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Expert Witness: Cathryn Kemp & A Poisoner's Tale

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

Was Giulia Tofana a murderer...or a saviour?

This is the question posed by Cathryn Kemp in her new historical fiction novel, A Poisoner's Tale - a retelling of the legend of Giulia and her poison, Aqua Tofana.

Cathryn kindly joined us to talk about her process for writing the book, the story of Giulia and the main players in her story, and her advice for aspiring writers.

A Poisoner's Tale is now available on hardback at all good independent and high street bookshops, and through Penguin.

You can follow Cathryn at @cathryn_kemp on Instagram and at https://cathrynkemp.com/

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Ep 237 - Stephen Ballew & The Quincy Fiend

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 14:30:00 GMT

Ep 236 is loose! And we're headed to Quincy, Illinois where a dashing young man has arrived at his extended family's farm with big tales and big promises...

Who was Stephen Ballew? What business did he really do? And how do you like your silk shirts?

The secret ingredient is...flint!

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Ep 236 - Polly Bodine & The Murderous Media

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 236 is loose and we're looking at the case of Polly Bodine, the Witch of New York accused of a horrific murder and tried by the press for it...

Who was Polly? Why would she want her sister-in-law dead? And where do you put your granite to sleep?

The secret ingredient is...an apothecary!

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Sources this week include The Witch of New York: The Trials of Polly Bodine and the Cursed Birth of Tabloid Justice by Alex Hortis, SI Live, Strange Company.

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Special Episode - The Strange Story of Phineas Gage

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT

It's a special episode from our Patreon files! And we tell the incredible story of Phineas Gage...

Originally broadcast on Patreon in October 2024, this Deadly Nightcaps episode follows on from Ep 217 and delves deeper into the pseudoscience of phrenology and the story of a man who seemingly changed completely after an unfortunate accident with an iron rod...

The main episodes will return next week!

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Ep 235 - The Secret Murder of Jane Stanford

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 235 is loose and we're off to the hallowed halls of Stanford University to discover what really happened to one of its founders...

Who was Jane Stanford? Why would anyone want her out of the way? And what do you shout out on dates?

The secret ingredient is... a university!

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Sources this week include Who Killed Jane Stanford by Richard White, Stanford University Historical Society, The New York Times, The LA Times, Stanford Magazine, Julia Flynn Siler, The Mysterious Death of Jane Stanford by Robert Cutler, San Francisco Chronicle.

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EP 234 - Elizabeth Duncan & Motherly Love

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Ep 234 is loose and we're telling the story of how having a mother-in-law can quite literally can be murder...

Who was Elizabeth Duncan? Why was she so obsessed with keeping her son close? And which friend would you ask to help plan a crime?

The secret ingredient is...a mother-in-law!

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Sources this week include FATAL PASSIONS: a chilling collection of true cases where love turned lethal by Adrian Vincent

wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Ann_Duncan

www.independent.com/2022/10/12/elizabeth-duncan-last-woman-executed-california-history/

https://time.com/archive/6613113/crime-mammas-boy/

murderpedia.org/female.D/d/duncan-elizabeth.htm

www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-08-08-me-32299-story.html

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Ep 233 - The Deadly Work of The Radium Girls

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Ep 233 is loose! And this week we have the terrifying tragic tale of the Radium Girls and their fight for justice.

Why was radium all the rage in the early 1900s? Why were so many women working with poison daily? And where do you put your toxic waste?

The secret ingredient is....honeycomb!

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Revisited: Ep 2 & The Bradford Sweets Poisoning

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 12:00:48 GMT

It's the second of our Revisited episodes where we take another look at the story of the Bradford Sweets Poisoning!

Revisited are new bonus episodes where we re-record and refresh early episodes of The Poisoners' Cabinet to improve quality and offer new perspectives - and drinks!

This week, it's the story of the mass poisoning at Humbug Billy's sweets stall in Bradford. What mistakes were made when making a simple batch of sweets? Who was truly to blame? And would you like a Minty Delight?

The secret ingredient remains...peppermint!

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Expert Witness: Poisons of Japan with TK from For The Love Of History

Wed, 01 Jan 2025 12:00:37 GMT

How do you like your tea? Deadly?

In this instalment of Expert Witness, Sinead speaks to the wonderful TK from For the Love of History podcast about the popular poisons from days gone by in Japan. Expect ninja, curious teapots and early versions of pepper spray.

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Revisited: Ep 1 & Deadly Dr Lamson

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:19 GMT

It's time to go back to the beginning and take another look at the story of Dr Lamson and the Dundee Cake!

Revisited are new bonus episodes where we re-record and refresh early episodes of The Poisoners' Cabinet to improve quality and offer new perspectives - and drinks!

This week it's the story of Dr George Lamson, the Wimbledon Poisoner. Why was this decorated war hero so bad at his job? What is the deal with Bournemouth? And are YOU a swell pill-taker?

The secret ingredient remains...a Dundee cake!

Sources include The Wimbledon Museum, The Secret Poisoner by Linda Statmann, The Proceedings of the Old Bailey, The Wellcome Collection, The Bournemouth Echo, Bournemouth.co.uk

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Ep 232 Christmas Special - Kate Dungey & The Henley Mystery

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:00:21 GMT

Ep 232 is loose and it's our Christmas episode! A terrible crime has been committed on a dark December night up at the big house...

What happened to Kate Dungey? What secrets did the house hold? And how do you season your sticks?

The secret ingredient is...an umbrella!

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Ep 231 - The Life & Legend of Gráinne O'Malley

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:00:15 GMT

Ep 231 is loose! And we have another badass seafaring woman from history this week, the private queen Gráinne O'Malley!

Who was this fearsome Irish woman? Why DO people call her Grace? And where do you keep your leprechauns?

The secret ingredient is...Ireland!

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Sources this week include Grace O'Malley : The Biography of Ireland's Pirate Queen 1530-1603 by Ann Chambers, Library Ireland, Mayo.ie, Royal Museums Greenwich, GraceOMalley.com, Howth Castle, Mental Floss.

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Ep 230 - The Belews & The Bitter Rivalry

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 13:00:56 GMT

Ep 230 is loose! And there's trouble at the Belew house as something bad seems to be in the morning mush...

Why was a hard-working household targeted? What dish was to blame? And how high can a horse get?

The secret ingredient is...stables!

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Ep 229 Jeanne de Clisson, Lioness of Brittany

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 13:00:47 GMT

Ep 229 is loose! And we're going back to the 14th century to hear the story of Jeanne de Clisson - wife, mother and lioness of the sea.

Who was this French noblewoman? What set her on a course for revenge? And which way does the port go?

The secret ingredient is...sails!

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Sources this week include

https://guides.loc.gov/feminism-french-women-history/famous/Jeanne-de-Clisson

https://www.annebonnypirate.com/famous-female-pirates/jeanne-de-clisson/

https://thehundredyearswar.co.uk/jeanne-de-clisson-the-lioness-of-brittany/

The Law of Treason and Treason Trials in Later Medieval France, A History of Piracy

Pirate Women: The Princesses, Prostitutes, and Privateers Who Ruled the Seven Seas by Laura Duncombe

Jeanne de Belleville: The Life of Jeanne de Clisson by Ellen O'Brien (Author), Émile Péhant (Translator)

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EP 228 - Henri Landru & The Horrors of Bluebeard

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:00:32 GMT

Ep 228 is loose, and this week, we mix fairytales with murder as we tell the tale of the Bluebeard of Gambais.

Do you know the story of Bluebeard? Who was mysterious Henri? And what DO you use to get blood from a key?

The secret ingredient is...a sombrero!

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Ep 227 - Dr Haugh & The Wright and Wrong Path

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 13:00:19 GMT

Ep 227 is loose and we're off to Ohio to hear the bizarre story of Dr Oliver Cook Haugh.

Who was this difficult doctor? What does he have to do with the Wright brothers? And this cocktail....wooooahhh....

The secret ingredient is...cocaine!

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Ep 226 - The Torment of the Lipstick Killer

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:00:32 GMT

Ep 226 is loose, and this week it's a dark and troubling tale of murder in Chicago and suspect William Heirens raises a few eyebrows...

Who was the Lipstick Killer? Were all his crimes really related? And does anyone have any sage?

The secret ingredient is... sodium thiopental!

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Expert Witness: Take a Tour of The Alnwick Poison Garden

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 18:00:14 GMT

Let's take a trip around the world's deadliest garden, The Alnwick Poison Garden!

Join us for this special bonus episode where Nick and Sinead are shown around the world-famous Poison Garden at Alnwick Gardens to learn about all the plants that can kill. The gardens are dedicated to growing toxic and narcotic plants and educating people of all ages about them.

This is a live recording with expert guide John Knox, and is full of fun facts about things in your garden, in the woods, in the fields, basically EVERYWHERE that can mess you up.

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EP 225 - Halloween Special: The Curse of the Mummy

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:51 GMT

Ep 225 is loose on Halloween night! And we are diving into the terrifying legend of the mummy, and the so-called curse of the Pharaohs...

Did opening King Tut's tomb unleash horrors on the world? Did a mummy sink the Titanic? And how do you like your mummy served?

The secret ingredient is...a Pharaoh!

Enjoy and HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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Sources this week include The Tomb of Tutankhamun by Howard Carter, The Curse of the Mummy, by Candace Fleming, The Complete Valley of the Kings: Tombs and Treasures of Egypt's Greatest by Nicholas Reeves, National Geographic, The Register Adelaide 1924, La Times & John Stewart, History News Network, World History, The Archaeologist, interviews with Dr Campbell Price

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Ep 224 - Mercy Brown & The Vampire Panic of New England

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:00:53 GMT

Ep 224 is loose! And there's a panic in New England as vampires appear to be roaming the land, searching for victims in this special spooky season episode...

Who was Mercy Brown? Why would vampires be targeting small farming communities? And how do you spot a virgin horse?

The secret ingredient is... vampires!

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Sources this week include:

https://www.history.com/news/vampires-tuberculosis-consumption-new-england

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-great-new-england-vampire-panic-36482878/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/decomposing-bodies-1720s-gave-birth-first-vampire-panic-180976097/

https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/new-england-vampire-panic.htm

https://newengland.com/yankee/history/new-england-vampire-history/

https://www.woodstockhistorycenter.org/articles/2022/10/4/woodstocks-vampire

https://uncertaintist.wordpress.com/2013/10/24/hunting-for-thoreaus-vampire-in-vermont/

In Search Of Dracula: The History of Dracula and Vampires by Raymond McNally

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Ep 223 - The Zodiac Killer Part 2

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:00:41 GMT

It's part two of our dive into the terrifying story of The Zodiac Killer, where we look at the prime suspects and the web of alleged crimes around the mysterious figure.

Do you have a theory about this case? Do you think it was one figure...or more? And who wants a drink?

The secret ingredient is...a super secret code!

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Ep 222 - The Zodiac Killer Part 1

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:10:00 GMT

Ep 222 is loose and we are going to tackle one of the most famous serial killers of all time, The Zodiac...

In Part 1 we look at the crimes and the activity around them. Who did the Zodiac target? Why did the killer tease the press with puzzles? And how do you write cyphers in a French accent?

The secret ingredient is...the constellations!

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Ep 221 - Mad King Ludwig II & The Bodies in the Lake

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:30:38 GMT

Ep 221 is loose! And we're off to Bavaria, to hear the story of 'Mad' King Ludwig II, and his mysterious death...

Why was Ludwig labelled a madman? Why did he love Wagner's music so much? And was it the swans?

The secret ingredient is...a castle!

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Sources this week include Histories, Mysteries and Conspiracies, Neuschwanstein Castle website, Der Spiegel International, Ludwig II by Hans Nohbauer, My Dear Boy by Rictor Norton, History.com, Ancient Origins, The Mad Monarch by Werner Richter, Forbidden History and online interviews with Dr Gerhard Immler of the Bavarian State Archives and historian Guy Walters.

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Ep 220 - The Deadly Voyage of the Herbert Fuller

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 13:00:53 GMT

Ep 220 is loose! And we're aboard the Herbert Fuller cargo ship where murder most foul has been committed...

Who was aboard this vessel? Could any of the crew be trusted? And how quickly would you start crying during a murder investigation?

The secret ingredient is...timber!

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Ep 219 - The Terrifying Tastes of Tarrare

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:00:54 GMT

Ep 219 is loose! And it's a truly bizarre and sometimes disgusting story of a man with a huge appetite that got him into a fair amount of trouble.

Who was the mysterious Tarrare? Why could he eat literally anything? And was this the worst spying plan in history?

The secret ingredient is...a baby!

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Sources this week include: https://allthatsinteresting.com/tarrare

https://cvltnation.com/tarrare-man-ate-toddler/

https://www.wiltons.org.uk/news/155

https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/39074/pg39074-images.html , CURIOSITIES OF

MEDICAL EXPERIENCE.

https://web.archive.org/web/20090521072202/http://www.forteantimes.com/features/articles/260/the_cat_eaters.html

https://www.dailygrail.com/2020/01/forbidden-flesh-an-appetite-never-to-be-sated/

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EP 218 - The Mysterious Movements of Artemis Ogletree

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:00:12 GMT

Ep 218 is loose! And we have a bizarre mystery on our hands, with a man being very shifty in a hotel in the 1930s...

Who was the man in room 1046? Why did he have no luggage? And what IS the formal greeting for a potential crime boss?

The secret ingredient is...a president!

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Sources include

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Artemus_Ogletree

https://allthatsinteresting.com/room-1046-murder-roland-t-owen

https://www.ranker.com/list/room-1046-mystery/orrin-grey

https://www.theyucatantimes.com/2023/04/the-baffling-case-of-roland-t-owens-mysterious-death/

https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanbergara/the-ogletree-murder-is-one-of-the-creepiest-unsolved-cases

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Ep 217 - Nancy Farrer & The Trouble with Phrenology

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:00:54 GMT

Ep 217 is loose and we have a woman accused of murder and - much worse - accused of being ugly!

Who was Nancy Farrer? Was she insane or a calculating killer? And can your head tell you how mirthful you really are?

The secret ingredient is...a skull!

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Sources this week include Murderpedia, Homicidal Insanity:The Case of Nancy Farrer in the American Journal of Psychiatry, The Lancet, The Life Public Service and Select Speeches of Rutherford B Hayes, Unknown Gendre History, collected writings on Phrenology, Craniology and the Edinburgh Phrenological Society

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EP 216 - The Mystery of the Capitol Hill Thug

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:00:49 GMT

Ep 216 is loose! And a man stalks the streets of Denver armed with a club, looking for victims...

Why were women being attacked in the streets? Who was the culprit? And why were the police so bad at everything?

The secret ingredient is...a soul!

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Sources this week include Jason Morrow. Famous Crimes the World Forgot: Ten Vintage True Crime Stories Rescued from Obscurity

https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/denvers-capitol-hill-thug/

https://steemit.com/history/@donkeypong/the-thug-case-how-captain-armstrong-earned-a-promotion-to-police-chief-of-denver-colorado

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Ep 215 - Arthur Waite & The Pecks of Grand Rapids

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:00:58 GMT

Ep 215 is loose! And we have the story of John and Hannah Peck of Grand Rapids and their sudden deaths...

Who would want these very wealthy people dead? What was Arthur Waite's real story? And are germs the greatest poison of them all?

The secret ingredient is...marmalade!

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Sources this week include Poisoning the Pecks of Grand Rapids by Tobin T. Buhk, Michigan Live, AimeeCrocker.com, FindAGrave.com, Grand River Realty,Little Book of Forensics by David Owen, US Ghost Adventures.

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Ep 214 - Henri Charrière & The Many Escapes

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:32 GMT

Ep 214 is loose! And it's the tale of one Frenchman whose quest for freedom was legendary...

Who was Henri? Did he commit the crimes he was accused of? And were all the jungle animals working in teams?

The secret ingredient is....a butterfly!

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Expert Witness : A.J. West & The Betrayal of Thomas True

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:00:51 GMT

Come with us to the 'molly houses' of Georgian London, where there is song, celebration, and maybe a rat or two...

In this installment of Expert Witness Sinead speaks to author A J West about his latest book, The Betrayal of Thomas True, a crime thriller and love story that explores the gay subculture of 18th century London.

Expert Witness is a bonus series where interview different experts from a variety of backgrounds about cases on our show and about the world of true crime, weird history and more.

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EP 213 - The Life and Death of Christopher Marlowe

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:00:56 GMT

Ep 213 is loose! And we're off to the theatre to tell the tale of one of England's more famous dramatic artists.

Who WAS Christopher Marlowe? What did he spend his Buttery funds on? And who lies down playing backgammon?

The secret ingredient is....Canterbury!

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Sources this week include:

Kit Marlowe.org, The Marlowe Society, The Reckoning The Murder of Christopher Marlowe by Charles Nicholl, The RSC

https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/jul/01/books.humanities

https://crimereads.com/who-killed-christopher-marlowe/

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Ep 212 - The mysterious Seal Chart Murder

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:32:00 GMT

Ep 212 is loose and we have a murder most foul in Kent on our hands, but who is responsible?

Who would want Caroline Luard dead? Did her husband have a secret? And is this the most tenuous cocktail ever?

The secret ingredient is...a veranda!

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Sources this week include

www.kentonline.co.uk/kent/news/was-it-the-work-of-a-maniac-it-looks-very-much-like-it-259930/

www.medium.com/true-crime-hub/the-seal-chart-murder-the-heartbreaking-true-story-behind-caroline-luards-murder-77ff02f0814f

www.medium.com/@yasminscherrer/through-the-gate-and-never-back-the-strange-murder-of-caroline-luard-3034b0c00aa4

www.whitehavennews.co.uk/news/17158046.unravelling-mystery-of-a-murder-still-unsolved/

www.the-line-up.com/caroline-luard-seal-chart-murder

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Mary_Luard

www.spartacus-educational.com/CRIMEluardC.htm

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Ep 211 - The Man Who Sold The Eiffel Tower

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:30:51 GMT

Ep 211 is loose and it's time to tell the tale of Victor Lustig, a gentleman con artist with audacious schemes.

Who was this well-dressed chap? How did he fool so much money out of so many people? And what are your 10 commandments of crime?

The secret ingredient is...a box!

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Sources this week include Handsome Devil by Jeff Maysh, Derek Turner's Crises of a Confidence-man, The Hustle, Le Tour Eiffel.Paris, Smisthonian Magainze, Victor Lustig by Christopher Sandford

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Ep 210 - The Legend of Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:00:06 GMT

Ep 210 is loose and we're off to the wild wild west to hear the story of two of the most famous outlaws of all time.

What the story behind these two legends? How did they get their quirky names? And did they REALLY go out in a blaze of glory?

The secret ingredient is...Argentina!

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Sources include https://www.legendsofamerica.com/butch-cassidy/

https://allthatsinteresting.com/butch-cassidy

https://www.biography.com/crime/butch-cassidy-sundance-kid-real-story

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sundance_Kid

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butch_Cassidy

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Ep 209 - David Rizzio, Lord Darnley & Mary Queen of Scots

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:30:00 GMT

Ep 209 is loose, and we're back in one of our favourite eras, examining the chaotic murders that haunted Mary Queen of Scots.

What is Mary's story as Queen? Why were the murders around her so significant? And have we solved the mystery of what the chair in the garden was used for?

The secret ingredient is...Scotland!

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Sources this week include Smithsonian Magazine, Westminster Abbey, MaryQueenofScots.net, National Museums Scotland, Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary, Queen of Scots by Kate Williams, History Hit, The King is Dead by Susannah Lipscomb, British Library blog, Young Queens by Leah Redmond Chang, Embroidering Her Truth by Clare Hunter, and Rizzio by Denise Mina and surrounding interviews.

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Ep 208 - Al Capone, Public Enemy No. 1

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 12:00:54 GMT

Ep 208 is loose and we have the story of possibly the most famous mobster of all time - Al Capone.

Who was this larger than life kingpin? How did he get his nickname Scarface? And how do piano-wielding nuns figure in this tale?

The secret ingredient is...Chicago!

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Sources include

https://www.history.com/topics/crime/al-capone

https://allthatsinteresting.com/al-capone-death

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/643902/al-capone-facts

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Capone

https://www.historyhit.com/gangster-profiles-al-capone/

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Ep 207 - The Many Cons of Amy Bock

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:00:52 GMT

Ep 207 is loose, and it's time for the tale of Amy Bock and her many scams.

Who was this fraud-loving lady? What drove her to con so many people? And could Nick be more shocked in this episode?

The secret ingredient is...a wedding!

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Sources include Mad or Bad?: The Life and Exploits of Amy Bock 1859-1943 by Jenny Coleman, Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand, New Zealand History, RNZ and the Black Sheep podcast.

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Ep 206 - Gregor MacGregor & The Land That Never Was

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:30:01 GMT

Ep 206 is loose, and we have the tale of one of the boldest confidence tricks in history!

Who was Gregor MacGregor? Where was the wonderous land of Poyais? And how many medals can a man wear and still walk?

The secret ingredient is...the island of Curaçao!

Sources this week inclue:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregor_MacGregor

allthatsinteresting.com/gregor-macgregor

www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/gregor-macgregor-prince-poyais

www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Gregor-MacGregor-Prince-Of-Poyais/

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Ep 205 - Thief-Taking & Thievery with Jonathan Wild

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:39 GMT

Ep 205 is loose! And we have a duplicitous rogue for you this week in the shape of supposed thief-taker Jonathan Wild.

Who was this 1700s 'gent'? How did he know where all the thieves were? And will we ever get over this week's cocktail?

The secret ingredient is...a buttock!

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Sources this week include The Thieves' Opera: The Remarkable Lives and Deaths of Jonathan Wild, Thief-taker and Jack Sheppard, House-breaker by Lucy Moore, The Oyster Man blog, The Old Bailey online.

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Ep 204 - Who Killed Harry Oakes?

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 11:30:38 GMT

Ep 204 is loose! And we're on a journey to the USA, Canada and The Bahamas to find out what happened to Sir Harry Oakes.

Who was this self-made man? How was a King involved in his

story? And how will YOU be celebrating Pride?

The secret ingredient is...a King!

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Sources this week include:

https://www.grunge.com/865029/the-unsolved-murder-of-sir-harry-oakes/

https://medium.com/@csvoll/the-island-murder-mystery-that-entangled-a-royal-cc350f491e6e

https://artsfile.ca/midas-touched-the-amazing-life-and-tragic-death-of-sir-harry-oakes/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_de_Marigny

https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-sensational-murder-of-sir-harry-oakes/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Oakes#:~:text=3%20public%20course.-,Murder,being%20concentrated%20around%20the%20eyes.

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Ep 203 - Daniel Good & The Preliminary Police

Fri, 31 May 2024 12:00:59 GMT

Ep 203 is loose, and we have a body in a stable, a policed-up London and a lot of people saying 'what's all this then?'

Who was Daniel Good? Why did a pair of trousers uncover a murder? And how does no one spot a man carrying a bed?!

The secret ingredient is...the police!

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Ep 202 - Aleister Crowley Part II : The Magic Spirals

Fri, 24 May 2024 12:30:58 GMT

It's Part II of our deep dive into the life and magic of occultist Aleister Crowley.

As he builds his new religion, he alienates those closest to him and then there's that sex magic business....

What did Crowley truly believe? Did he see an alien by accident? And what do you use your orgasms for?

The secret ingredient is...a demon!

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Sources include The Confessions of Aleister Crowley - Aleister Crowley

Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley - Richard Kaczynski

The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft - Rosemary Ellen Guiley

www.grunge.com/292423/the-messed-up-true-story-of-english-occultist-aleister-crowley/

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleister_Crowley

allthatsinteresting.com/aleister-crowley

www.learnreligions.com/aleister-crowley-thelemic-prophet-95903

www.historicmysteries.com/history/who-was-aleister-crowley/13088/

www.boleskinehouse.org/aleister-crowley/

thelemapedia.org/index.php/Main_Page

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Ep 201 - The Magic & Mystery of Aleister Crowley Part I

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:00:14 GMT

We're back for season 5 and are diving into the story of occultist, magician, writer and (checks notes) mountaineer, Aleister Crowley.

In the first of 2 episodes, we dive deep into the enigmatic life of Aleister Crowley to find the man behind the myths.

Was much known about his childhood? How did he join the Golden Dawn? And how do you do a magic staircase fight?

The secret ingredient is...dawn!

Sources include The Confessions of Aleister Crowley - Aleister Crowley

Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley - Richard Kaczynski

The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft - Rosemary Ellen Guiley

www.grunge.com/292423/the-messed-up-true-story-of-english-occultist-aleister-crowley/

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aleister_Crowley

allthatsinteresting.com/aleister-crowley

www.learnreligions.com/aleister-crowley-thelemic-prophet-95903

www.historicmysteries.com/history/who-was-aleister-crowley/13088/

www.boleskinehouse.org/aleister-crowley/

thelemapedia.org/index.php/Main_Page

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Bonus Patreon Release - The Tottenham Outrage

Fri, 03 May 2024 12:30:08 GMT

Bonus release of one of our favourite Patreon episodes - The Tottenham Outrage.

As Nick & Sinead are on their season break, this is a free release of our subscriber content from Patreon to keep you frantic.

Enjoy this tale of a famous heist in London 1909 as two criminals try to outrun the law - and everyone else. Expect trams, horses, potatoes, a LOT of guns and 400 rounds of ammunition. Delivered by fools, as always :)

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Ep 200 - Season 4 Finale

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:45:39 GMT

Ep 200 is here! To mark the end of season 4, Nick and Sinead share their highlights from the last 2 seasons and read listeners' thoughts on the funniest moments, scariest cases, silliest criminals and the greatest poison of them all.

The secret ingredient is...everything!

Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to this episode and for supporting us for 4 whole seasons. See you next month for S5!

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Ep 199 - The Great Fire of London

Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:30:58 GMT

Ep 199 is loose, and we have a big one for you - we're talking about all the crimes and misdemeanors that occurred during The Great Fire of London!

Who or what started the fire? How much of what we know of the blaze is true? And what cheese would you save in a disaster?

The secret ingredient is...a biscuit!

Sources this week include The Museum of London, Royal Museums Greenwich, History.co.uk, Britannica, Metro News, The Independent, BBC Future, The Monument.org, London Fire Brigade, Oxbowbooks, Smithsonian Magazine, The Diary of Samuel Pepys, The Great Fire of London by Adrian Tinniswood, 1666: Plague War and Hellfire by Rebecca Rideal

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Ep 198 - The Legend of Blackbeard

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:30:16 GMT

Ep 198 is loose! And it’s another swashbuckling tale with possibly the most fearsome pirate of them all…Blackbeard!

Who was Edward Teach? How long was his reign on the high seas? And what ARE sea-going folk called?

The secret ingredient is…cannon!

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Ep 197 - Sir Isaac Newton & The Cunning Counterfeiter

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:00:56 GMT

Ep 197 is loose and this week we have a historic battle of the minds and money in the mad cap tale of William Chaloner.

Who was this cocky young criminal? Why did he get under Isaac Newton's wig? And what do your watches come with?

The secret ingredient is... The Royal Mint!

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Sources this week include Thomas Levenson's Newton And The Counterfeiter, Oxford University's Newton & The Mint and Newton Project, Medium, Explore The Archive, The Royal Mint, Coins & History Foundation.

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Ep 196 - Reverend Hinshaw, The Blood-Soaked Preacher

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:30:43 GMT

Ep 196 is loose and we have a juicy crime story from a small town Indiana, where a preacher's home lies in ruin after a mystery attack.

What happened to William Hinsaw's wife? Who was Miss F? And is there a sexier detective than the one we encountered this week?

The secret ingredient is...a pistol!

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Expert Witness: Tonya Mitchell & The Arsenic Eater's Wife

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:00:45 GMT

How do you turn true crime into compelling fiction?

In this installment of Expert Witness Sinead speaks to Tonya Mitchell, author of The Arsenic Eaters Wife, a new gothic crime novel inspired by the famous story of Florence Maybrick. In Liverpool in 1889, Constance Sullivan stands accused of poisoning her husband, but William was no innocent victim and a web of deception envelopes their home and the people closest to them. Gloriously gothic and alarmingly good!

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Ep 195 - The Biggadike Plot & Josephine's Dying Daddy

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:00:29 GMT

Ep 195 is loose! And we have two good old fasioned poisoning cases for you to devour, both featuring our good friend rat poison.

What happened in the Biggadike household? Why did Josephine Bouvier want her daddy dead? And what colour do you like your rodents?

The secret ingredient is...rats!!

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Sources this week include Linda Stratmann's The Secret Poisoner, Capital Punishment, Murder UK and The Boston Guardian.

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Ep 194 - The Two Lives of William Brodie

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:00:37 GMT

Ep 194 is loose! And we're off to fair Scotland to tell the tale of Deacon Brodie, an upstanding member of Edinburgh society with a lot of secrets.

Who was this man of cabinets? What did he do after dark? And are shoemakers the best gang members?

The secret ingredient is...taxes!

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Sources this week include

www.edinburghexpert.com/blog/edinburghs-infamous-deacon-brodie-the-original-split-personality

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Brodie

www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Deacon-William-Brodie/

headstuff.org/culture/history/william-brodie-the-man-with-two-lives/

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Ep 193 - Josie Mansfield & The Scandal of New York

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:30:25 GMT

Ep 193 is loose and we're off to Manhattan to tell the tale of the delicious Josie Mansfield, whose beauty drove men to kill...

Who was Josie? How did she end up as one of the most lavish ladies of New York? And what would YOUR price be to marry for money?

The secret ingredient is...New York City!

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Sources include Village Preservation.org, Library of Congress Blog, Fascinate, The Life and Times of Col Jim Fisk by Robert McAlpine, The New York Times, Murder by Gaslight, and this 1872 pamphlet with a very long name: https://www.loc.gov/item/ca17002160/

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Expert Witness: Tim Cloke & The Death of Charles II

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

When you try to keep a King alive, could you be killing him with kindness?

In this installment of Expert Witness, we speak to historian and Patreon regular Tim Cloke about the gruesome death of Charles II. How did poison play apart in his demise and was his medicine a cocktail in the making???

This episode was originally recorded in August 2020 for Patreon, and the sound quality is a little different due to remote recording so please excuse minor glitches.

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EP 192 - The Lies of The Great Eleven

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:00:16 GMT

It's time for another cult story, and this week we're looking into the prophecies of the (big breath) The Divine Order of the Royal Arms of the Great Eleven, also known as the Blackburn Cult.

Who were leaders May and Ruth? What secrets did they hold? And what happened to people who got sick in their commune?

The secret ingredient is...an angel!

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Sources include www.ghosttownpod.com/blog/the-blackburn-cult/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_Otis_Blackburn

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackburn_Cult

https://medium.com/internet-archaeology/the-divine-order-of-death-e72cec2060c3

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-may-23-me-40217-story.html

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Special Episode - Welcome To Jonestown

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 21:45:56 GMT

It's a special episode from our Patreon files - as Nick has been unwell at the time of normal recording, we have decided to release a Patreon episode for free to keep you full of joy.

This episode was originally recorded in Sept 2020, and is possibly the most famous mass poisoning case in living memory: the massacre of the Peoples Temple followers at Jonestown.

Sinead tells the tale of Jim Jones' infamous church / cult, and how a once happy plan to bring social equality to the world ended with nearly 1,000 people lying dead in the Guyanese jungle. This gets pretty heavy, chaps, with content that some people may find disturbing.

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One source well worth reading this Jeff Guinn's The Road To Jonestown. Multiple newspaper articles, audio recordings and survivor accounts were used for this episode.

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Ep 191 - Rattlesnake James & His Poor Wives

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:30:31 GMT

Ep 191 is loose and we're off to the 1930s to tell the story of Robert James, who loved wives and loved life insurance.

What happened to his past loves? What was wrong with his car? And where do YOU buy your snakes?

The secret ingredient is a rattlesnake!

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Sources this week include the Daily news archives, The LA Times archives, Los Angeles Magazine, MarkGribben.com, TrueCrime Library, US Supreme Court records, CrimeScribe and Echo Press.

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Ep 190 - Fredericka Mandelbaum, Queen of the Fences

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 12:30:31 GMT

Ep 190 is loose! And we're back in gang territory to tell the tale of a girl boss who had New York in the palm of her hand.

Who was Fredericka Mandelbaum? How did she build her criminal empire? And do you have an onion handkerchief?

The secret ingredient is...silk!

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Sources include:

www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fredericka_Mandelbaum

www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howe_and_Hummel

www.mcny.org/story/extraordinary-mother-mandelbaum

www.messynessychic.com/2017/07/26/meet-the-woman-behind-new-yorks-1800s-school-for-crooks/

www.atlasobscura.com/articles/new-yorks-first-female-crime-boss-started-her-own-crime-school

www.ranker.com/list/life-of-mother-mandelbaum/genevieve-carlton

ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/tag/gangs-of-new-york/

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Expert Witness: Oskar Jensen and Helle & Death

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 19:20:03 GMT

We love our true crime, but what makes us love crime on the page?

In this installment of Expert Witness Sinead speaks to Oskar Jensen, author of Helle & Death - a new murder mystery paying homage to the golden age of detective fiction (but for a 21st century audience) with wry humour and a dash of dark academia. A snow-bound mansion, a group of university friends stuck together and a dead body; what could go wrong?

Helle & Death is published by Viper, and is available now in bookshops and online: https://serpentstail.com/work/helle-and-death/

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About Expert Witness: In these bonus episodes we interview different experts from a variety of backgrounds about cases on our show and about the world of true crime, Victorians, and poison.

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Ep 189 - The Elizabethans & The Death of Amy Robsart

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:00:18 GMT

Ep 189 is loose! And we're heading to the Elizabethan era to look into the mystery death of Amy Robsart, love rival to the Queen herself...

Why did the Elizabethans love true crime? Did Amy fall, jump or was she pushed? And should any of us be on a horse?

The secret ingredient is...a staircase

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Sources this week include Charles Nicholl's writings and the London Review of Books, Mortal Monarchs by Dr Suzie Edge, English Heritage, Historic Royal Palaces, History.com, the National Library of Medicine, Jessica Jewett, Tudor Society, Royal Museums Greenwich, Artnet

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Ep 188 - The Many Crimes of The Forty Elephants

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 13:30:41 GMT

Ep 188 is loose and we're off to the streets of London to tell the tale of a gang. A gang...of WOMEN!

Who were The Forty Elephants? What tactics did they use to get rich quick? And what do women do when shopping alone?

The secret ingredient is...an elephant!

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Sources this week include

https://thecrimewire.com/institutional/The-Most-Notorious-All-Women-Criminal-Gang-in-History

https://www.historicmysteries.com/40-elephants/

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/england/london/articles/the-story-behind-londons-notorious-girl-gang-the-forty-elephants

https://historycollection.com/meet-the-lady-gangsters-of-the-victorian-age/14/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Diamond

https://www.ranker.com/list/diamond-annie-and-the-forty-elephants/genevieve-carlton

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forty_Elephants

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Ep 187 - The Pirate Queens Anne Bonny & Mary Read

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:00:50 GMT

We're off on the high seas to tell swashbuckling tales of famous pirates, including the terrifying trio Anne Bonny, Mary Read and Calico Jack.

How does a woman become a pirate in a man's world? Where do you hide your delicates? And do you have a special spoon?

The secret ingredient is...pirates!

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Sources this week include She Captains: Heroines & Hellions of the Sea by Joan Druett, history.com, Crime Museum, AnneBonnyPirate, Biographics.org, Archive.org and Famous Pirates.com

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Ep 186 - Urban Stanger & The Mysterious Meat Pies

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:30:57 GMT

Ep 186 is loose, and we're off to dear old Victorian England to talk of the mysterious disappearance of master baker Urban Stanger...

Who was Urban and his bitter friend Franz? What happened at his happy little bakery? And what songs do you think the Prussian army sang?

The secret ingredient is...a pie!

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Festive Frights: The Raven

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 18:00:12 GMT

To help you stay spooky for Christmas, enjoy this reading of Edgar Allan Poe's classic creepy poem - it was set in December after all!

Best listened to on headphones, by the fire, with a huge cocktail.

This story was originally recorded in 2022 for our Cyanide Connoisseurs on Patreon, and we are happy to release it to all who love a creepy tale at this time of year!

The music featured is from the excellent fesliyanstudios.com, and we made a donation for its use. The short soundscape at the end was designed by Sinead.

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Ep 185 Christmas Special - The Santa Claus Bank Robbery

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 12:00:43 GMT

It is our Christmas special where we tell a festive story and drink several cocktails in honour of the season!

This week, we have the story of the time Santa tried to rob a

bank and sparked a huge man hunt across Texas.

Why did Santa need money? Will the children ever recovered from

the shock? And how many dragons do you need to guard a bank?

The secret ingredient is...Santa Claus!

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Ep 184 - What happened to the Sodder children?

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:15:05 GMT

Ep 184 is loose and this week we have the tragic, dark story of the Sodder family fire and the mystery that surrounds it.

What happened at the Sodder household one Christmas Eve? Was this an accident or a planned attack? And do you know of the box monster?

The secret ingredient is...fire!

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Ep 183 - Mastering The Great Art Heists

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:30:58 GMT

Ep 183 is loose, Nick is back and we're delving into some of the great art thefts of the ages!

Who stole the Mona Lisa? Why did people covet one particular alter piece? And what do you think Munch was screaming about?

The secret ingredient is...a scream!

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Ep 182 - The Affair of the Diamond Necklace

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 14:00:20 GMT

Ep 182 is loose and things are a little different this week! We have the scandalous tale of a diamond necklace that brought down Queen Marie Antoinette. And we are joined by queen of podcasting Emma Ozenbrook as poor Nick is unwell this week.

What made this necklace so important? What do you really know

about dear Marie? And how many Les Mis songs can Emma fit into this show?

The secret ingredient is...a diamond necklace!

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Sources this week include the Chateau Versailles, How Stuff

Works, History Today, Britannica, Marie Antoinette by Antonia Fraser, Wiki and

History Extra.

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EP 181 - Jerome Caminada, The Sherlock Holmes of Manchester

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 11:00:03 GMT

Ep 181 is loose! And this week we are telling the story of famed policeman Jerome Caminada who fought crime with style and flair.

What drove Caminada to clean up the streets of Manchester? How did he come up with his disguises? And it stealing sheet music the greatest poison of them all?

The secret ingredient is...a hansom cab!

Sources this week include The Real Sherlock Holmes: The Hidden Story of Jermone Caminada by Angela Buckley, The Evening Telegraph, The Manchester Evening News, Criminal Historian, Medium.

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Ep 180 - Adam Worth, The Napoleon of Crime

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:57 GMT

Ep 180 is loose! We we have the tale of the man who inspired Sherlock Holmes' arch-nemesis - thief and crime boss Adam Worth.

How did Adam rise to power? Which of his cunning scheme do you like the most? And which painting would you risk it all for?

The secret ingredient is....THE duchess!

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EP 179 - Murder in Hollywood: Who Killed William Desmond Taylor?

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:00:50 GMT

Ep 179 is loose and we're heading to the bright lights of Tinseltown to find out what happened to silent film director William Desmond Taylor?

Who would want this famous director dead? Who was hiding secrets? And should we all hire cake-based assistants?

The secret ingredient is...Hollywood!

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Sources this week include Silent Era, WilliamDesmondTaylor.co, Medium, History.com, Irish Central, A Deed of Death by Robert Giroux, The Guardian, and archive interviews with Mary Miles Minter

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Ep 178 - Guy Fawkes & The Gunpowder Plot

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:00:27 GMT

Remember, remember the 5th of November... Ep 178 is loose and we're telling the tale of the famous Gunpowder Plot of 1605

Who were the men behind the plan to blow up Parliament? How did they get caught? And is a plat better than a plot?

The secret ingredient is...a bonfire!

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Ep 177 - Halloween Special: Borley Rectory

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:00:42 GMT

It's our Halloween special so it's time for us to visit 'the most haunted house in England', the mysterious Borley Rectory.

Was this Essex mansion truly cursed by trapped spirits? Who was lying and who was telling the truth about what they saw? And do ghost come from other ghosts getting it on?

The secret ingredient is...a monk!

Enjoy our spooky special and our chat about other worldly things at the end....

Sources this week include The Haunting of Borley Rectory: The Story of a Ghost Story by Sean O'Connor, Mysterious Universe, Essex Live, Magicpedia, Science Museum Journal, Brighton & Hove Museums, Haunted Rooms , The Bones of Borley, and Real Life Ghost Stories podcast.

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Ep 176 - The Condemned of Bodmin Jail

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:30:45 GMT

Ep 176 is loose and we are off to the ancient walls of Bodmin Jail for tales of tragic and gruesome killers...

What drove a mother to do away with her child? What was hidden in a man's butter? And who might you meet on the moors at night?

The secret ingredient is...prison!

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Ep 175 - Ranavalona I, The Mad Queen of Madagascar

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:00:53 GMT

Ep 175 is loose and we're off to the shores of Madagascar for the tale of a poisoner with noble blood.

How did Ranavalona I get the throne? Did she really kill millions through trial by ordeal? And what IS the most evil nut out there?

The secret ingredient is...an especially evil nut!

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Sources this week include The History of Madagascar, Mada Magazine, L'Academie Malgache (1958), Ancient Origins, Our Ancestories, Medium, Female Caligula by Keith Laidler.

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Ep 174 - The Legend of Jesse James

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:00:13 GMT

Ep 174 is loose! And we're off to the old west to tell the tale of the James brothers....

Who was Jesse James? How tall was his mother? And have you checked if your pictures are on the wonk?

The secret ingredient is....a bank!

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Ep 173 - The Many Crimes of Kate Leigh & Tilly Devine

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:00:25 GMT

Ep 173 is loose and we're headed down under to tell the tale of two crime bosses on the streets of Sydney.

How did two women rise to power on the streets of the city? What is sly grog? And is the taxman the greatest poison of them all?

The secret ingredient is...grog!

Sources this week include NSW Museums of History, Sydney Morning Herald Archives, Razor by Larry Writer, The Worst Woman In Sydney by Leigh Straw, Rejected Princesses, HistoryRaeTold, National Library of Australia, The Herald Sun, The Dictionary of Sydney

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Bonus Patreon Episode - The Dancing Plague 1518

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:00:38 GMT

A special release of one of our exclusive Patreon episodes, while Nick and Sinead enjoy a short break.

We're off to Europe for a craze that's sweeping the continent: dance fever! And it's proving to be deadly....

There are many mad theories behind this one, so tell us what you think.

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Ep 172 - Who killed the Carters of Cratfield?

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:30:44 GMT

Ep 172 is loose! And we're off to Suffolk where two people lie dead and no one knows a thing about the crime. Except when they do, several years apart.

Why would anyone want Thomas and Elizabeth dead? Who was sharing confessions and who was spinning lies? And did they know how big cows were?

The secret ingredient is...blackberries!

Resources include Shelia Hardy's book Murder & Crime Suffolk.

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Ep 171 - Francis Howard Carr & The Cunning Court

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:30:16 GMT

Ep 171 is loose! And we're off to the 1600s and the court of James I where much plotting and much shagging is occurring

Who was Frances Howard Carr? Would her family stop at nothing to achieve power? And will we ever get over the description of James I walking around court?

The secret ingredient is...jelly!

Sources this week include Tim Cloke, Headstuff & Ciaran Conliffe, Love British History, A History of Britain 1603–1776 by Simons Schama, Early Stuart Libels, madameguillotine.co.uk and many Wiki holes.

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Ep 170 - The Hall-Mills Murder

Fri, 18 Aug 2023 06:30:19 GMT

Ep 170 is loose! And we're off to New Jersey to uncover scandal and murder!

Did everyone really know about the Reverend and his lover? What would be your choice of souvenir from a crime scene? And how much did the pig woman really see?

The secret ingredient is....love letters!

Sources this week include:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hall%E2%80%93Mills_murder_case

www.unsolvedcasebook.com/the-hall-mills-murders

www.grunge.com/853673/the-tragic-details-of-the-hall-mills-murders

www.historicmysteries.com/the-hall-mills-murders

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Ep 169 - The Many Trials of Louisa Collins

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:30:59 GMT

Ep 169 is loose! And we're headed to Australia to tell the tale of poisoner Louisa Collins.

What were Louisa's crimes? Was she really guilty and did she receive justice? And how many disposable thumbs do you have?

The secret ingredient is....sheep!

Sources this week include Sydney Morning Herald 1889, ABC Sydney News, Evening News Sydney 1889, The Daily Telegraph, by Last Woman Hanged by Caroline Overington.

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Ep 168 - Louise Peete & Her Troubled Husbands

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:15:01 GMT

Ep 168 is loose and we've got one helluva black widow on our hands!

Who was Louise Peete? What happened to all of her husbands? And how many diamonds are too many diamonds?

The secret ingredient is...a gun!

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Ep 167 - Madame Rachel's Marvellous Make-Up

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:30:35 GMT

Ep 167 is loose and this week we are looking at cosmetics of the Victorian age and the true price of beauty in Madame Rachel's famous shop.

What trends did the Victorians follow? Who was Madame Rachel? And how much magnetic rock dew do you get through each week?

The secret ingredient is... make-up!

Sources this week include Atlas Obscura, Geri Walton, The Quack Doctor, Smithsonian Institution, The Arts of Beauty, Culture.org, Proverb Skin.

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Ep 166 - The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:30:08 GMT

Ep 166 is loose and we have the famous tale of two lovers whose life of crime became legend.

Who were these two love-locked criminals? Did they work alone? And what did they do to those turkeys?

The secret ingredient is...a car!

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Ep 165 - The Sanson Family of Executioners

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:30:44 GMT

Ep 165 is loose! And this week we're taking a look at the folks who dispenses justice for the powers that be.

Why were the Sanson family so committed to being executioners? Was it a good job? And what happens when you get to kill a king?

The secret ingredient is...a severed head!

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Sources this week include:

The Faithful Executioner, Joel F Harrington

https://www.geriwalton.com/french-executioner-charles-henri-sanson/

https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG140867

https://www.weirdhistorian.com/the-unfortunate-career-of-charles-henri-sanson-executioner-of-france/

https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2018/04/06/the-bloody-family-history-of-the-guillotine/

https://headstuff.org/culture/history/charles-henri-sanson-royal-executioner/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert-Fran%C3%A7ois_Damiens

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Ep 164 - Franz and Rosalie Schneider & The False Offers

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:30:18 GMT

Ep 164 is loose! And we have a couple of killers on our hands, couple Franz and Rosalie who lured several people to their deaths...

Who were the Schneiders? Why were they offering so many girls employment? And who cleaned that court room?

The secret ingredient is...schnapps!

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Ep 163 - The Osage Murders, A Reign of Terror

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 10:30:13 GMT

Ep 163 is loose! And we have the jaw dropping tale of mass murder in 1920s Osage County, and the terrible price of greed...

What happened to the Osage Nation? Why was one family experiencing such tragedy? And what do you know about what happens on oil rigs?

The secret ingredient is...oil!

Sources this week include Killers of The Flower Moon, Saint Louis Art Museum & The Art of Osage, The Insider.com, PBS, Famous Trails Reign of Terror An Account, and Oklahoma Historical Society

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Ep 162 - The Great Train Robbery Part 2

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:00:35 GMT

Ep 162 is loose and we return to the tale of the Great Train Robbery to find out what happened to the people involved.

Will justice catch up with the criminals? What was Frenchie's trick with prison breaks? And what would you do if you found sacks of cash in the woods?

The secret ingredient is...Brazil!

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Ep 161 - The Great Train Robbery Part 1

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:30:03 GMT

Ep 161 is loose! And it's time to tackle one of the most famous heists in British history - the 1963 robbery of one very wealthy Royal Mail train.

Who was behind the heist of all heists? How did the gang getaway? And where was the Postmaster General during all of this?!

The secret ingredient is...Monopoly!

Tell us what you think, and send in Qs or stories about this for Part 2 next week!

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Ep 160 - Rufus Cantrell & The Empty Graves

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:00:08 GMT

Ep 160 is loose! And we are continuing our tales of famous body snatcher with a trip to the USA to meet the King of Ghouls...

Who was Rufus Cantrell? What happened to the son & father of a US president? And how would you defend your grave from beyond?

The secret ingredient is...a grave!

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Ep 159 - The Many Suspects of the Hoxton Horror

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:30:48 GMT

Ep 159 is loose! And it's the terrible gruesome story of the Hoxton Horror...

Who were Christiana and Sarah Squire? What was happening behind the doors of the stationery shop? And shall we ALL be murdered?!!

The secret ingredient is...stationery!

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Ep 158 - Lord Lucan's Disappearing Act

Fri, 26 May 2023 09:30:23 GMT

Ep 158 is loose! And we're telling the tale of the bloody downfall of British Peer John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan.

Who was Lord Lucan? What happened to his children's nanny? And would James Bond be able to best Blofeld in a game of dominoes?

The secret ingredient is...playing cards!

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Ep 157 - Martin Dumollard & The Women in the Woods

Fri, 19 May 2023 09:30:05 GMT

Ep 157 is loose! And we have the creepy, Brothers Grimm-esque tale of France's suspected first serial killer.

Who was Martin Dumollard? Why were so many girls taking jobs in the woods? And how far would you carry a trunk before giving up?

The secret ingredient is... oak!

Tell us what you think of this one

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Ep 156 - The Mad Gasser of Mattoon & Friends

Sat, 13 May 2023 07:00:20 GMT

Ep 156 is loose! And we have a collection of tales this week that all involve mad crimes that may themselves have sprung from mass hysteria...

Who was Whipping Tom? What insanity stalked the London Slasher? And did a whole town imagine a series of possible poisonings?

The secret ingredient is...madness!

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Ep 155 - Who Killed Hazel Drew?

Fri, 05 May 2023 11:00:42 GMT

Episode 155 is loose! And we have the tale of The Teal Pond Murder which inspired the creation of Twin Peaks' Laura Palmer.

Who was Hazel Drew? Was this young woman all that she seemed? And just how husky can Nick's voice go?

The secret ingredient is...raspberries!

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Sources this week include Who Killed Hazel Drew by filmmaker John Holser, The New York Post and Murder At Teal's Pond by David Bushman and Mark Givens.

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Ep 154 - Allan Pinkerton & His Agency

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:00:05 GMT

Ep 154 is loose and we're looking into the history of the world's most famous detective agency!

Who was Allan Pinkerton? What crimes did he battle in his career? And how many uses are there for barrels?

The secret ingredient is...a detective!

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Ep 153 - Cassie Chadwick & The Carnegie Con

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:00:41 GMT

Ep 153 is loose! And we have the sensational tale of Cassie Chadwick, a mistress of the long con!

Who was Cassie? What drove her to commit such complex acts of fraud? And what DOES the butler keep in his pantry?

The secret ingredient is...a calling card!

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Ep 152 - Thomas Blood & His Daring Deeds

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:30:34 GMT

Ep 152 is loose! And it's time to tell the tale of 17th century rogue, spy, criminal and audacious plotter, Colonel Thomas Blood.

Who was this crafty gentleman? What drove him to try and steal England's greatest prize? And do you know of the most Royal Spoon?

The secret ingredient is...jewels!

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Ep 151 - Spring-Heeled Jack & The Mad Marquess

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT

We're back for season 4 for the legendary tale of the horror, the criminal, the legend - Spring-Heeled Jack.

Was this a man or a monster? What crimes can be laid at his door? And how do you paint the town red?

The secret ingredient is...the devil!

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Ep 150 Season 3 Finale - Elizabeth Short, The Black Dahlia

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 12:30:10 GMT

It's the season 3 finale and we've got a great big murder mystery for you - the case of the Black Dahlia.

Who was Elizabeth Short? What led to her gruesome murder? And how many black drinks can we pack into this episode?

The secret ingredient is....black!

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Ep 149 - Mary Wilson & The Phosphorous Files

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:00:24 GMT

Ep 149 is loose and it's a poison special looking at our glowing friend phosphorous...

How was this element discovered? Do you know about the Match Girls? And what made Mary Wilson so handy with her sex pills?

The secret ingredient is (of course)...phosphorous!

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Sources include Chronicle Live, British Library, The Daily Mirror, Historic UK, The Conversation and A Is For Arsenic by Kathryn Harkup.

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Ep 148 - Delphine LaLaurie & The Horrors in the Attic

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 21:10:02 GMT

Ep 148 is loose! And this week we are exploring the chilling tale of Delphine LaLaurie…

Who was this vicious woman? What led to her crimes? And what's your go too kitchen equipment during a riot ?

The secret ingredient is…New Orelans

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Ep 147 - Oum-El-Hassen & The Voices in the Wall

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:00:36 GMT

Ep 147 is loose! And it's a brutal tale of a deadly woman who went from the sublime to the horrifying.

Was was Oum-El-Hassen? How did she fall so suddenly from favour? And how much make up would it take to disguise an entire regiment of soldiers?

The secret ingredient is...a nightingale!

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Sources this week include Lady Killers by Tori Telfer, Unknown Misandry, Police Magazine and The American Weekly

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Ep 146 - The Ice Box Murders & The Grassy Knoll

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:30:34 GMT

Ep 146 is loose! And we have a truly mad story this week of bodies in the ice box and spies in our midst...

Who was Charles Rodgers? What secrets did he keep? And was really one of the most famous killers of all time?

The secret ingredient is...ice!

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Ep 145 - Harry Hayward & The Mesmerizing Murders

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 09:30:47 GMT

Ep 145 is loose and we return to tales of crime and hypnotism with the case of Harry Hayward...

Did Harry possess special powers? Why did he want a young business woman dead? And was he responsible for more than one death?

The secret ingredient is...money!

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Ep 144 - Darya Saltykova & The Tormented Serfs

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:00:09 GMT

Ep 144 is loose and we're heading to Russia to hear the tale of the 2nd most famous Bloody Countess.

Who was Darya Nikolayevna Saltykova? What turned her heart to stone? And what do you know about serfdom?

The secret ingredient is...chains!

Our shout out this week was for www.savederbylibraries.co.uk, please take a look.

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Ep 143 - The Gouffe Case & Hypnotic Horrors

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 12:36:29 GMT

Ep 143 is loose! And it's the first part of a look into mesmerizing murders!

We look at 3 famous cases of people who claimed to have been hypnotized into criminality, building up to the deadly Gouffe Case in Paris...

Do you believe hypnotism can cause crimes? Is it an easy excuse for clever crooks? And how do you finish off your corpses?

The secret ingredient is...hypnotism (of course).

Tell us what you think of this one!

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Ep 142 - Sarah Jane Roberts & The All Seeing Eye

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 11:40:02 GMT

Ep 142 is loose! And we have the compelling 1880 case of Sarah Jane Roberts, struck down in her prime for no apparent reason.

Who would want Sarah Jane dead? Did her eye hold clues to her killer? And why did everyone have it in for the milkman?!

The secret ingredient is...eyes!

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Special Episode - Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm?

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 14:00:48 GMT

Who put Bella in the Wych Elm? Will we ever know?

This is a special bonus release of one of our Patreon episodes, as Ep 142 was delayed on 13/01/23 due to illness.

We will be back as usual next week!

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Ep 141 - Marguerite Steinheil & The Eventful Ending

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 12:00:29 GMT

Ep 141 is loose and we're heading to la belle epoque for the scintillating story of Marguerite Steinheil.

Who attended her sought after salons? What scandals followed her? And why was she SO popular?

The secret ingredient is... Paris!

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Sources this week include Headstuff, DePaul University's Vincentian Collections, Fascinating Women By Evangeline Holland, The Red Widow by Sara Horowitz.

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Ep 140 - Christmas Special: The Life & Times of Charlie Peace

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 09:00:40 GMT

It's our 2022 Christmas Special and we're telling the story of Charlie Peace.

What led to Charlie's life of crime? What does the circus have to do with his tale? And will you join us for our first live shot on air?

The secret ingredient is...a lion! And as ever, we've mixed up a few drinks...

Merry Christmas to you all!

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Ep 139 - Who killed William Guldenseppe?

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 12:00:36 GMT

Ep 139 is loose and there's a torso in New York's East River...

We look at the case of the scattered (not) Dutchman, and the bizarre love triangle that made the papers.

Why was William Guldenseppe killed? What secrets did his hands hold? And what would you do for a good story?

The secret ingredient is...cherries!

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Sources this week include The Murder of the Century: The Gilded Age Crime That Scandalized a City & Sparked the Tabloid Wars by Paul Collins, The New Yorker, Medium, Vanity Fair, Historical Crime Detective

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Ep 138 - Joe Ball, The Butcher of Elmendor

Fri, 09 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Ep 138 is loose! And we're off to Texas to tell the tale of one of the weirdest bars we've come across and the man who ran it.

Who was Joe Ball? What happened to all the ladies in his life? And would you visit a pub with its own gator pit?

The secret ingredient is....alligator!

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Sources this week include JOE BALL: THE BUTCHER OF ELMENDORF By David Lohr, and Texas Monthly

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Ep 137 - Louisa Merrifield & The Jars of Jam

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:00:51 GMT

Ep 137 is loose! And it's the tale of the Blackpool Poisoner, Louisa Merrifield!

Why did Louisa boast so much about her employer's death? Was her husband as confused as he seemed? And how much food are you hiding under your stairs?

The secret ingredient is...jam!

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Sources this week include Lancs Live, Capital Punishment in Twentieth-Century Britain By Lizzie Seal, Capital Punishment, Blackpool Live, and Beyond the Blackpool

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Ep 136 - Winnie Ruth Judd & The False Friends

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:00:15 GMT

Ep 136 is loose and we're telling the tale of the Blonde Butcher, Winnie Ruth Judd.

Was Ruth a crazed killer or a woman who'd been misled? Who was the real villain of this tale? And how do you use your ironing board?

The secret ingredient is...a hand!

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Ep 135 - Murder at The Jolly Carter

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 08:00:28 GMT

We're off to a lovely Lancashire pub where murder most foul has been committed!

Who was Alexander McKean? Who would want to harm a harmless maid? And are auctioneers the greatest HEROES of them all?

The secret ingredient is...a maid!

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Ep 134 - Cordelia Botkin & The Murderous Mail

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:20:52 GMT

It's a good old fashioned poisoning case this week with the tale of Cordelia Botkin and her insatiable desires.

What drove Cordelia to send such heinous hate mail? What was in those chocolates? And what shopping would you need in jail?

The secret ingredient is...chocolate bon bons!

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Ep 133 - Percy Lefroy Mapleton & The Imperfect Portrait

Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:00:38 GMT

Ep 133 is loose! And we're solving the mystery of the blood soaked man on the London to Brighton train.

Who was Percy Lefroy Mapleton? Why was he attacked? And why doesn't Sinead understand words?

The secret ingredient is...a train!

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Sources this week include the British Transport Police, The Daily Telegraphy, Murderpedia, and British Executions.

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Ep 132 - Halloween Special: The Pendle Witches

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:00:28 GMT

It's our Halloween episode, and we thought it was about time to tell the story of the so-called Pendle Witches.

What lead to so many people being accused of witchcraft in 1612? What crimes were committed? And what would witches make of our cocktail this week.

The secret ingredient is...witchy shit!

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Sources this week include:

https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/the-pendle-witches/

http://www.pendlewitches.co.uk/

The Pendle Witch Trial 1612 Book by Rachel A. C. Hasted

Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft by Rosemary Ellen Guiley

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Ep 131 - Captain White and Murder in Salem

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 07:00:33 GMT

Ep 131 is loose! And we're off to Salem to investigate murder most foul...

Why would anyone want Captain Joseph White dead? Who could have held a grudge against him? And how many people were writing letters to everyone?

The secret ingredient is...a dagger!

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Sources this week include Smithsonian Magazine, Historical Crime Detective, Salem Public Library, and Murder by Gaslight

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Ep 130 - The Cleveland Torso Murderer

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:05:29 GMT

Ep 130 is loose! And we are investigating the horrific crimes of the Cleveland Torso Murderer, aka the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run.

Who was killing their way around Cleveland? Why did the police fail to find any suspects? And what the hell did Elliot Ness think he was doing?

The secret ingredient is...a torso, of course!

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October Patreon Preview - Spooky Ships

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:57:29 GMT

Our monthly taster of what we've been up to on Patreon recently, and what's in store for October! This is a snippet from our recent episode exploring deadly goings on...at sea....

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Ep 129 - The Bell Witch

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:00:22 GMT

Ep 129 is loose! And we're telling the chilling and pretty mad tale of The Bell Witch.

Why were the Bell family tormented by a spirit from the beyond? Who killed John Bell? And do you know any witch tamers?

The secret ingredient is...a WITCH!

Download, tell your friends.

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Sources include:

http://www.bellwitch.org/story.htm

https://sharetngov.tnsosfiles.com/tsla/exhibits/myth/bellwitch.htm

https://www.bellwitchcave.com/

The Courier Journal archives

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Ep 128 - Roland Molineux & The Feminine Hand

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:20:12 GMT

Ep 128 is loose and we're off to New York City for a scandalous tale of poison, fitness fanatics and strange parcels in the post...

Who were the Molineux family? Who held grudges down the gym? And is whiskey the cure for everything?

The secret ingredient is...knickerbockers!

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Sources this week include The New York Court of Appeals Archives, The Devil's Gentleman by Harold Schechter, The Republic and The New York Times, Chemistry World and Susan Spellen

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Ep 127 - The Mad Mad Story of John Nichols Thom AKA Sir William Courtenay

Fri, 16 Sep 2022 08:05:33 GMT

We're delving into the history books this week with the very mad story of a man whose lies led to the last battle to be fought on English soil.

Who was Sir William Percy Honeywood Courtenay? Where did he get his titles from and why did people listen to him? And are disappointing drinks the greatest poison of them all?

The secret ingredients is....the woods!

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Sources this week include Kent Murders by Linda Stratmann

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Ep 126 - The Kellys, The Stafflebacks & Murder in the Family

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:32:50 GMT

Ep 126 is loose and we have 2 cases for you where murder is definitely something the runs in the family...

Were the Kellys the Bloody Benders reborn? What happened in the mineshafts near the Staffleback house? And is that Aunt Gordon at the door?

The secret ingredient is....family!

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Sources this week include The San Francisco Examiner, Criminal Genealogy, The Eagle newspaper, Unknown Misandry, and Sword and Scale.

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Patreon Preview - Hereward The Wake

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 17:50:24 GMT

For those who don't know about it, here is a little taster of what we've been up to on Patreon recently; a sensational historic tale from one of our guests, Tim Cloke covering the outrageous story of Hereward the Wake. Expect medieval murder and farting witches....

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Ep 125 - The Texarkana Moonlight Murders

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:00:51 GMT

We're off to the USA to tell the chilling tale of the unsolved Texarkana Moonlight Murders.

Who was the killer stalking couples in their cars? Was it the same killer in every case? And what sort of alarm system would you rig up in your home?

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https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/texarkana-murder-mystery/

https://www.grunge.com/328601/the-creepy-truth-about-the-texarkana-murder-mystery/

https://www.ranker.com/list/texarkana-murders/rachel-souerbry

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texarkana_Moonlight_Murders

The Texarkana Moonlight Murders: The Unsolved Case of the 1946 Phantom Killer by Michael Newton

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Ep 124 - Jean Lanfray & The Evils of Absinthe

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 05:00:36 GMT

Episode 124 is loose, and it's an absinthe special!

We take some time to explore the history, myths and legends linked to everyone's favourite feared beverage, and tell the tale of Jean Lanfray who's love for the spirit proved deadly.

Is absinthe the root of all evil? How should it be served to entice the Green Fairy? And what do you do when it goes behind your eyes?

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Sources this week include Diffords Guide to Absinthe, Liquor.com, Absinthe Original, Murderpedia, Bon Appetit, The Spirit Drinkers, Absinthe: History in a Bottle by Barnaby Conrad III.

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Ep 123 - Alice de Janzé and The Not So Happy Valley

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 05:00:22 GMT

Ep 123 is loose and we are off to France AND Kenya for the scandalous tale of Alice de Janzé and the Happy Valley set...

What went on in Happy Valley? Was Alice simply a passionate woman or a cold blooded killer? And how do you stop people from leaving a party?

The secret ingredient for this saucy tale is...sex!

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Ep 122 - Dr Parkman & The Harvard Horror

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 05:00:48 GMT

We're off to the hallowed halls of Harvard to find out what happened to one of Boston's elite, Dr George Parkman....

What happened to this prominent donor to the medical school? What did the janitor know? And why shouldn't you go digging in another man's toilet?

The secret ingredient is...lettuce!

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Sources this week include the excellent Blood & Ivy: The 1849 Murder That Scandalized Harvard by Paul Collins, Forbes and Kristina Killgrove, and Boston.com

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Ep 121 - The Mysterious Murder of Julia Wallace

Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:16:09 GMT

Ep 121 is loose and we're off to Liverpool to try to find out what happened in the home of William and Julia Wallace...

Who killed Julia? Where is 25 Menlove Gardens East? And how fast can you kill someone?

The secret ingredient is...chess!

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https://www.williamherbertwallace.com/

https://www.grunge.com/731729/the-unsolved-mystery-of-who-killed-julia-wallace/

https://www.chesshistory.com/winter/extra/wallace.html

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Ep 120 - The Axeman of New Orleans

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 05:00:32 GMT

The greatest axeman of them all? It's time to tell the gruesome story of the fabled Axeman who terrorised New Orleans in 1918.

Who was this mystery killer? What did he have against grocers? And should we listen to letters instructing us to play jazz or die?

The secret ingredient is...jazz!

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Sources include Legends of America, Crime & Investigation, Miriam C Davis's book The Axeman of New Orleans.

The royalty free music over the Axeman's letter is from www.fesliyanstudios.com

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Ep 119 - The Villisca Axe Murders

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 05:00:51 GMT

The much requested, very gruesome tale that rocked America - the slaying of the Moore family in their family home of Villisca.

Who would want to kill an entire family? Why did the killer cover the mirrors? And why were there so many suspects yet no conviction?

The secret ingredient is...mirrors!

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Ep 118 - Martha Wise & The Funerals

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 05:00:43 GMT

Ep 118 is loose! And we're off to the wilds of Ohio to meet Martha Wise, the so-called Borgia of America.

How did Martha earn this hefty reputation? What would you bring to a box social? And what does the rain whisper to you?

The secret ingredient is...rain!

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Resources this week include The Funeral Hobbyist by Slyvia Perrini from True Crime: Bus Stop Reads, and NYDailyNews.

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Ep 117 - Boone Helm, The Kentucky Cannibal

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 05:00:14 GMT

Ep 117 is loose! We're back in the Old West to tell the tale of Boone Helm, who had appetites for more than just gold...

Was Boone simply trying to survive in a harsh world? Why was he determined to cause trouble where ever he went? And what was up with his horse antics?

The secret ingredient is....gold!

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Ep 116 - Dr Hyde & The Tricky Typhoid

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:00:15 GMT

We're in Kansas City and in the home of the very wealthy Swope family, who are about to fall ill to a nasty bout of typhoid. OR ARE THEY?

Who was Dr Hyde? What secrets lay in his past? And how many goats should have been in this story?

The secret ingredient is...pills!

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Ep 115 - Welcome to 10 Rillington Place

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:59:10 GMT

Ep 115 is loose - and it's a big one! It's time to visit 10 Rillington Place where some terrible crimes were committed.

Who was John Christie and his neighbour Timothy Evans? What was hidden in the pantry? And what the hell was going?!

This is a great one for discussion, but mix a stiff drink as it's not pretty!

The secret ingredient is...the Number 10!

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Ep 114 - Lord Russell & The Newgate Novels

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:51 GMT

A member of London's high society has been murdered! But is the murder scene really all the it seems?

Who was Lord Russell and who would want him dead? Are books a bad influence? And what witchcraft did Nick use in this week's cocktail?

The secret ingredient is...cognac!

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Ep 113 - Susannah Lott & The Poisoned Bumbo

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 05:00:51 GMT

We have a classic cocktail of poison, burnings and Kentish history this week as we tell the tragic tale of John Lott, a lonely farmer whose marriage proved fatal.

Was Susannah Lott a calculating killer or a naive victim? Should you ever have guests over on your wedding night? And where do pirates get their milk?

The secret ingredient is...nutmeg!

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Ep 112 - The Dramatics of Mad Archer & Breezy Bill

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:02:36 GMT

Murder at the theatre! Expect drama by the bucket load as we tell the tale of William 'Breezy Bill' Terriss and his rival Richard 'Mad Archer' Prince...

Why would anyone want William Terriss dead? What is the ultimate price of fame? And who knew that Nick once saw a ghost in a theatre?

The secret ingredient is...DRAMA.

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Sources this week include The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders.

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Ep 111 - Buck Ruxton & The Jigsaw

Fri, 27 May 2022 07:55:27 GMT

Ep 111 is loose! We're in Lancaster to tell the tale of deadly doctor, Buck Ruxton also (briefly) known as The Jigsaw Killer....

What drove this beloved local doctor to kill? Why did he keep showing up at the police station? And had his defence team ever seen a woman?

The secret ingredient is.... peaches!

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Ep 110 - Mona Fandey & The Magic Hat

Fri, 20 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT

We're off to Malaysia this week for modern case of witchcraft, music and murder with the tale of Mona Fandey

What was hidden in Mona shack in the jungle? What did a hat and cane have to offer a prominent politician? And should you ever sing in court?

The secret ingredient is...a fancy hat!

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Ep 109 - The Woolers & The Evil Enemas

Fri, 13 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT

It's time to prove once and for all that doctors really are the greatest poison of them all with the tale of poor Jane Wooler.

Who was poisoning this simple lady? Why didn't her team of doctors save her? And where's the weirdest place you've been poisoned?

The secret ingredient is...bees!

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Ep 108 - Charles Sobhraj, The Serpent

Fri, 06 May 2022 05:00:00 GMT

We're jumping into the 20th century with the tale of notorious serial killer, Charles Sobhraj aka The Serpent.

What started Charles on his life of crime? What drove him to murder so many people on their route to enlightenment? And how much death would you tolerate in a tourism campaign?

The secret ingredient is...a snake!

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Ep 107 - Dr Lyddon & His Bitter Brother

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 05:00:00 GMT

This week we're in Kent for a full on tale of family drink, drugs and drama with the Lyddons.

What happened to Dr William Lyddon? How do you like your chicken served? And will YOU go to Herne Bay?

The secret ingredient is...a bunch of keys!

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This week's promo is from The Ghost Gig.

Sources include Murder by Gaslight by Leonard Piper and Kent Murders by Linda Stratmann.

The image is of modern day West Street, Faversham

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Ep 106 - Catherine Wilson & The Caring Crocus

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 05:00:00 GMT

It's a good old fashioned poisoning story this week with the tale of Catherine Wilson, and a new toxic treat to enjoy!

Was Catherine really a cunning killer? Did she make an honest mistake with some acid? And how do you take your saffron?

The secret ingredient is....crocus!

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Ep 105 - Wicked Wallpaper & Mary Ann Burdock's Colourful Crimes

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMT

We're back with Season 3, and have a bumper episode for you looking at the Victorian penchant for poisonous wallpaper, and the case of killer landlady Mary Ann Burdock.

Where do deadly dyes come from? Was Napoleon killed by his own house? And what did Mary Ann put into her tenant's gruel?

The secret ingredient is...green!

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BONUS Patreon Episode - A Compendium of Stupidity

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 05:00:00 GMT

As Nick & Sinead are on an end of season mini-break AND recover from a mild bout of Covid, we're bringing you another free taster of our Patreon episodes!

This episode was recorded in January 2022, and is another collection of terrifying tales, this time with the twist of foolishness. We look at a murder trial disrupted by spirits, the London Beer Flood and an interesting adventure with a turnip.

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Ep 104: Season 2 Finale

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT

It's our end of season wrap up and we're taking the time to look back at some of the highlights of the past two years of The Poisoners' Cabinet.
We talk through some of your favourite episodes, the best and worst cocktails and share theories about what could be the greatest poison of them all...
Thank you all for your incredible support throughout Season 2, and we will be back soon for more deadly shenanigans in Season 3!
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Ep 103 - The Ardlamont Murder Mystery

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 06:00:00 GMT

We've got a mystery to solve this week, as we tell the tale of Alfred Monson and his pupil Cecil.

What happened on a shooting holiday at the Scottish estate? Why was Alfred so angry at a tourist attraction? And how SHOULD you hold a gun?

The secret ingredient is...a shotgun!

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Ep 102 - Ned Kelly & The Kelly Gang

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 06:00:00 GMT

We're back in Australia this week talking about the famous outlaw, Ned Kelly and his gang

Was Ned a hero or a mere killer? Does he deserve his reputation? And can horses testify in court?

The secret ingredient is....a horse!

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Ep 101 - Alfred Rouse & The Blazing Car Murder

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 06:00:00 GMT

We're in good old Blighty this week, it's the 1930s and a body has been found in a burned out car in Northampton.

Who was Alfred Rouse? Do you think he looked like Hitler? And have we found the weirdest pub name of them all?

The secret ingredient is...a cigar!

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Ep 100 - Dracula, Vlad the Impaler

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Ep 100 is loose!! We can't believe we've hit 100 episodes, so who better to celebrate this landmark with than Dracula himself?

Where did the legend of Dracula spring from? Who was Vlad III and how did he earn his nickname? And how much staging IS involved in your average tyranny?

The secret ingredient is...a dragon!

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Ep 99 - The Green Bicycle Murder Mystery

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 06:00:00 GMT

We're off on a lovely bike ride through the English countryside, where one young lady is about to meet a gruesome fate....

Who would have wanted Bella Wright dead? Who was the man on the green bicycle? And was it really all down to crows?

The secret ingredient is....a bicycle!

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Ep 98 - John Lynch & The Guidance from God

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Ep 98 is loose! And we're headed down under this week to tale the tale of Australia's greatest serial killer, John Lynch.

Was God talking to John? What drove him to murder? And does anything beat a good rocking chair?

The secret ingredient is...white rum!

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Ep 97 - Herbert Armstrong & The Deadly Dandelions

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 06:00:00 GMT

We're telling a good old fashioned tale of poison, rivalry, afternoon tea an murder this week with the story of Herbert Armstrong.

Was this slight man a cold hearted killer? Would you join him for afternoon tea? And what's up with his gardening methods?

The secret ingredient is....scones!

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Bonus Episode - Dry January Round Up 2022

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 21:00:00 GMT

It's a Dry January review! This mini episode features Sinead's top buys and recommendations for alcohol-free drinks following her vigorous testing this month.

Brands include Lyres, EDI, CleanCo, Crossip and some honourable mentions for Beavertown and Brooklyn Brewery.

We'd like to do more of these episodes each month on different drinks, or any subjects you would like us to consider, so feel free to comment with suggestions!

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Ep 96 - Cheng I Shih, The Pirate Queen

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 06:00:00 GMT

We're setting sail for a tale on the high seas, as Nick tells us all about the blood thirsty Cheng i Shih, perhaps the most deadly pirate of them all!

How did Cheng i Shih rise to power? How many ships did she command? And what's her deal with garlic water?

The secret ingredient is...caterpillars!

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Ep95 - The Peasenhall Murder Mystery

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 06:00:00 GMT

We're off to Suffolk at the turn of the 20th century for a spot of murder mystery!

Who killed Rose Harsent? What secrets did she have to hide? And where can you find a cannon for every mood?

The secret ingredient is...smoke!

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Ep 94 - Dorothea Puente and The Vegetable Patch

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 06:00:00 GMT

We're telling a pretty modern tale this week as we consider the case of Dorothea Puente.

How did she earn the nickname Death House Landlady? How much did she know about what was buried in her garden? And is potato water the greatest poison of them all?

The secret ingredient is potato!

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Ep 93 - Madeleine Smith & Her Scandalous Letters

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Happy New Year to you all! We're leaving 2021 with bang, covering a case that ticks all of our favourite boxes - poison, sex, blackmail, terrible doctors and weird finishing schools.

What happened to socialite Madeleine Smith? What scandals took place in high society Glasgow in the 1850s? And will we raise the alarm?

The secret ingredient is chocolate AND coffee!

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Ep 92 - Christmas Special: Jack The Ripper

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT

We're back with our festive special! And it's time to talk about the most notorious serial killer of all time - Jack The Ripper himself.

We give you a quick history of the killings and then offer up some saucy suspects for you to consider. In true Christmas style, we have several cocktails ready for this episode and boy did we enjoy them!

The secret ingredient is...Whitechapel

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BONUS Patreon Taster - A Trilogy of Terror!

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT

While we're on our festive break, we thought we'd bring you another little taster of what we do over on Patreon with our Trilogy of Terror!

Three compelling tales from Mr Nick that will chill and tickle you in equal measures.

What became of the poor Chelsea reverend? Does the evil eye stalk you? And why are brush factories funny?

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Ep 91 - Marcel Petiot & The Unjust Cause

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 06:00:00 GMT

This week we head to France during the Second World War where something unsettling has been found in the house of supposed respected doctor, Marcel Petiot.

What drove this man to kill? Was he working for anyone but himself? And can you ever stoke a fire with a baguette?

The secret ingredient is...cyanide

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Ep 90 - Archibald Hall & The Butler's Secret

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 06:00:00 GMT

This week we wander well into the 20th century but we're dealing with troublesome butlers. Namely Archibald Hall...

What drove this butler to murder? Can we believe everything he said? And are jackalopes real?

The secret ingredient is....rabbit!

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Ep 89 - Karl Denke & The Deliciously Pickled Pork

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 06:00:00 GMT

We're off to Poland for the tale of Father Denke, a much loved member of his community who had something to hide behind his front door...

What drove Karl Denke to commit his crimes? Is hunger the greatest poison of them all? And can any good come from mixing condiments in cocktails?

The secret ingredient is...pork!

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Ep 88 - George Smith & The Brides in the Bath

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 06:00:00 GMT

We're back in England to tell the perplexing tale of George Joseph Smith who did away with three wives...

How did George get away with murder for so long? What happened to these ladies as they took their baths? And will tomatoes ever make it on to the podcast?

The secret ingredient is...soap!

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Ep 87 - La Quintrala and The Red Flowers

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:00:00 GMT

This week, we finally head to South American to tell the tale of flame-haired tyrant Catalina de los Ríos y Lísperguer.

What drove this woman's ambitions? Is she unfairly represented compared to men of the era? And can a colour be a flavour?

The secret ingredient is...red!

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Ep 86 - Halloween Special: A Discovery of Witches

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:00:00 GMT

It's the Halloween special and we're talking about witches! Both Nick and Sinead have some tales for you about allegedly murderous witches and famous witch hunters, including Agnes Waterhouse and The Witchfinder General himself!

And we encounter the most divisive cocktail we've ever had on the show...

The secret ingredient is...a cat!

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Ep 85 - The Tiger Shark and The Severed Arm

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 12:00:00 GMT

We're off to Australia for a mad tale involving a vomiting tiger shark, a human arm and a web of crime around Sydney's shores.

How did a single arm end up in the fish's stomach? Who did the arm belong to? And is this the best cocktail we've had in a while?!

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Ep 84 - A Visit from The Greenbrier Ghost

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Spooky month continues with the famed tale of the Greenbrier Ghost, who returned from the dead to ensure her murderer met justice...

What happened to Erasmus Shue's other wives? Are you Team Nick and treat such tales with cynicism? Or are you Team Sinead and believe ghosts basically run your dreams?

The secret ingredient is...a GHOST!

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Ep 83 - William Dove and The Wizard's Poison

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Spooky month continues as we tell the tale of William Dove, a terrible farmer whose faith in a local wizard would end in murder...

Was the wizard really helping William? What type of cake do cows like? And why did no one listen to the one druggist who knew about strychnine?!

The secret ingredient is...coins!

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Ep 82 - William Corder & The Red Barn Murder

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Happy spooky month! We're tackling one of (apparently) several murders in red barns, with the sensational and slightly spooky tale of William Corder and Maria Marten.

What happened to lovely young Maria? Why are red barns so ominous? And are all moles Mexican?

The secret ingredient is...a mole!

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Ep 81 - The Colorado Cannibal & Mystery of the Mountains

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT

We're off to Colorado this week to tell the tale of Alfred Packer, who took drastic measures to survive the mountains....or did he?

What happened to his fellow travellers on their way through the San Juan Mountains? Why did he keep pretending to be an excellent guide? And will Nick's double standards ever cease?

The secret ingredient is...a corpse!

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Ep 80 - Dr Hazzard and Starvation Heights

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Ep 80 is loose! And we're telling the troubling tale of Dr Hazzard whose patients found the road the wellness was a barren one...

Was Dr Hazzard a serial killer? What drove these people to willingly starve themselves to death? And what's your favourite quack cure? This one is a real thinker - and has some trigger warnings.

The secret ingredient is...oranges!

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Ep 79 - John Haigh & The Acid Baths

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 05:00:00 GMT

It's a big gruesome tale this week as we cover the case of the acid bath killer, John Haigh!

What drove Haigh to murder? Was he really a bloodsucker? And is Latin the greatest poison of them all?

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Ep 78 - Mary May & The Various Excuses

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Ep 78 is loose! And we're heading back to the wilds of Essex for another poison panic tale, from Mary May...

What happened to Mary May's brother? Would you join a burial club? And will Nick ever recover from wine and tequila?

This week's secret ingredient is ...ginger beer

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Ep 77 - The Fury of The Atlanta Ripper

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 05:00:00 GMT

We're off to the USA for the gruesome tale of the Atlanta Ripper, who brought terror to the African American community of Atlanta in 1911.

What drove the assailant to kill? Will we ever know their identity? And will Sinead ever stop being angry about the newspaper reports of the time?

This week's secret ingredient is...railway tracks!

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Ep 76 - The London Burkers & The Wicked Well

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:00:00 GMT

This week we are heading to the dark and dangerous slums of old London Town to meet the Bethnal Green Gang.

Inspired by the infamous Burke & Hare, these resurrection men weren't too fussy about where their merchandise came from or who they sold it too.

Would it be weird to have snacks while viewing corpses? What do you expect to find in your hamper? and most importantly, have you ever come across an old friend down a well?

The secret ingredient is...London Dry Gin!

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Ep 75 - Martha Marek and the Lucrative Leg

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 05:00:00 GMT

We're heading to Vienna for the tale of Martha Marek, a woman who got creative with her insurance claims as her greed grew.

Why was this woman so determined to live the high life? What did she sell on her street stall? And just how stupid was her husband?

The secret ingredient is...vegetables!

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Ep 74 - Mary Pearcy and The Troublesome Mice

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 05:00:00 GMT

It's a juicy tale this week as we cover the case of Mary Pearcy, a murderer who may have hidden some pretty huge secrets...

What happened when her love rival came to tea? Did she ever go to Whitechapel? And - the question that will haunt Nick forever - who is MECP?

The secret ingredient is...mice!

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Ep 73 - The Hinterkaifeck Murders

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Steady your nerves for this week's truly chilling tale of unsolved murder and strange goings on at a small farmstead in Germany.

What happened at Hinterkaifeck? What secrets did the Gruber family hold? And who kept the home fires burning after murder was committed?

The secret ingredient is...eggs!

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Ep 72 - Burke & Hare and the Inevitability of Death

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Having a dead body on your hands could prove lucrative in 19th century Edinburgh, if you knew the right people...and infamous duo Burke and Hare certainly did.

Why were people paying so much for corpses back in the day? Do the ends ever justify the means in murder? And what method would YOU use to protect a grave if you had to?

The secret ingredient is...bark!

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Ep 71 - Frederick Deeming & His Flamboyant Crimes

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:00:00 GMT

We're headed down under this week, back to beautiful Australia to tell the tale of Frederick Deeming, aka Albert Williams, aka Baron Swanston.

Why did the women close to Deeming die so suddenly? What made him so arrogant in his appearance and actions? And where do you get your gas?

The secret ingredient is...a moustache!

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Ep 70 - Lizzie Borden & The Legendary Deaths

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 05:00:00 GMT

It's a biggee this week as we tackle the tale of Lizzie Borden - one of the most famous women who may have gotten away with murder.

We cover the crime, her trial and then discuss the various theories about who could have killed Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River.

Was it Lizzie? Who had an axe to grind? And where do you eat your pears?

The secret ingredient is...an axe!

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Ep 69 - Auguste Ambroise Tardieu & The Obvious Evidence

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:00:00 GMT

We're off to France for not one but TWO tales of murder, each involving an early hero of forensic science, Auguste Ambroise Tardieu. And we try a cocktail that left us both extremely shaken.

Is there a worse liar than the Duc de Choiseul-Praslin? Are all homeopathists evil? And why god why did someone invent this drink?

The secret ingredient is...a frog!

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Ep 68 - Albert Hicks, The Last Pirate of New York

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:00:00 GMT

It's time for a tale of murder on the high-ish seas with the story of Albert Hicks, who loved a good mutiny when money was on his mind.
What happened aboard the E A Johnson sloop? What is a sea axe? And what's the best way to catch shellfish?
The secret ingredient is...oysters!
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Ep 67 - The Harpe Brothers & A Belly Full Of Stones

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Ep 67 is loose! And we have the tale of The Harpe Brothers who delighted in killing their way across the USA - for whatever reason they could come up with.

Do they deserve the title of America's first serial killers? What was their problem with breakfast? And was Major Love REALLY just passing through?

This week's secret ingredient is...stones!

This episode was originally recorded 9th June 2021, and contains a small introduction for context.

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Ep 66 - Edward Rulloff and The Giant Brain

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:00:00 GMT

How clever do you have to be to escape the hangman's noose? That's the debate this week as we cover the intriguing case of Edward Rulloff, multiple murderer whose big juicy brain cause quite a stir in New York.

Did Edward really his wife, child and some of his in-laws? Is a brilliant mind really worth saving? And have you ever eaten brains?

This week's secret ingredient is...walnuts.

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Ep 65 - Anna Marie Hahn & The Old Men

Fri, 28 May 2021 05:00:00 GMT

We're off to the USA for a good old fashioned poisoning tale with the story of Anna Marie Hahn - who killed at least four men for profit.

What drove Anna to kill so many elderly chaps? Was her death row confession as genuine as it appeared? And why was everyone able to become a nurse way back when?

The secret ingredient is...diamonds!

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Ep 64 - Alice Kyteler and The Kilkenny Witch Trials

Fri, 21 May 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Witches and heresy and devils, oh my! We are heading right back to the 1300s to tell the tale of alleged murderer Alice Kyteler who was accused of being a witch - and sparked quite the row across Ireland.

Was Alice really murdering her husbands? Was Bishop Ledrede blinded by duty? And is the ass hair the tastiest of all condiments?

The secret ingredient is....worms!

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Ep 63 - Elizabeth Bathory & Her Blood-Soaked Palace

Fri, 14 May 2021 05:00:00 GMT

It's the queen of serial killers, the Bloody Countess, the Tiger of Csejthe - it's Elizabeth Bathory herself! Nick tells the tale of this infamous murderer whose crimes have become legend. Be warned - this one is not for the faint hearted...

What inspired Elizabeth's blood lust? Are the tales about her true? And how big were her cleaning bills?

This week's secret ingredient is...a star.

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Ep 62 - The Bloody Benders

Fri, 07 May 2021 05:00:00 GMT

We're going all out this week with the tale of the infamous Bloody Benders, who proved that the family that slays together stays together...

What fate befell those who dared to venture into the Bender's general store? What was in the cellar? And should canvas curtains be a new interior design fad?

This week's secret ingredient is...a hammer!

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Ep 61 - Lewis Hutchinson & The Tropical Towers

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Ep 61 is loose and we're taking our first trip to Jamaica to tell the tale of Lewis Hutchinson, a Scottish landowner who was quite, quite mad.

What drove Lewis to these tropical shores, what drove him to the top of his tower with a rifle, and had the person who designed his house ever actually seen a castle?

This week's secret ingredient is...dark rum!

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Ep 60 - James Belaney & His Mixed Up Medicine

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

We're back in the 1800s to tell the tale of James Belaney - a man who seemingly got away with murder.

Was this man really responsible for the death of his wife? Was it all an accident? And will we ever get over this week's cocktail?

The secret ingredient is...mustard

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Ep 59 - Peter Niers And The Devil's Hand

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

We're heading to 17th century Germany this week for the tale of serial killer and possible black magician Peter Niers, said to have slaughtered more than 500 people.

Was he really in league with the devil? What would you confess to under torture? And would you ever forget seeing the gun-toting, broadsword-wielding goat?

This week's secret ingredient is...bathtub gin!

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Ep 58 - Alexander Pearce and The Hunger

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

We're finally off to Australia for the chilling tale of Alexander Pearce, a petty thief transported to Tasmania whose escape through the wilderness became the stuff of legend.

What really happened to the seven men who went into the wilds? How long would you last in the outback? And cocktail would you serve with a desperate meal?

The secret ingredient is...duck!

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Ep 57 - The Ratcliff Highway Murders

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

It's time for some good old fashioned Victorian mayhem, as we tell the tale of the brutal and baffling Ratcliff Highway murders.

What was the motive for killing seven innocent people? Did the authorities blame the wrong man? And should you use nudity to escape all difficult situations?

This week's secret ingredient is...a naked man!

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Ep 56 - The Curse of The Tallow Man

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

We're off to Spain for the mysterious and frankly INSANE story of Manuel Blanco Romasanta, know as the Tallow Man but was also called something much more chilling...

Did his troubled childhood pave the way to madness? What happened in the mountains of Spain? And what do you think of phrenology?

The secret ingredient is...fat!

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Ep 55 - The Bermondsey Horror

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

Marie Manning seemingly had her choice of men, but it was their money she was truly interested in. Which spelt bad news for one poor unfortunate soul....

What was on the menu when Marie invited her lover to dinner? Did her husband know what she was up to? And can YOU pronounce Bermondsey properly?

The secret ingredient is...a bullet!

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Ep 54 - Kate Webster and The Body In The Kitchen

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

We're firmly back in Victorian London for the famous case of Julie Martha Thomas, who met her gruesome end at the hands of her servant.

What really happened at No 2 Mayfield Cottages? Is a meat saw the best tool for dissection? And what was found in the grounds of an old pub 130 years later?

This week's secret ingredient is...copper

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Ep 53 - H. H. Holmes & The Murder Castle

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 GMT

We're back for Season 2! And we're kicking things off with a BANG! Not only do we have the MOST experimental cocktail on the show to date, but we also tell the tale of world famous serial killer and all round demon in men's clothing, H.H. Holmes.

Who was this charming man who walked the streets of Chicago? What terrifying secrets lay behind the doors of the World's Fair Hotel? And did the contractors on this job get overtime for building a giant palace of death?

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BONUS Patreon Preview: Deadly Nightcaps & The Esing Bakery

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 11:00:00 GMT

It's a bonus episode! While we are on a short seasonal break, our beautiful (and very sexy) Patreon subscribers have voted and all agreed that we should release one of our Deadly Nightcaps episodes for free on the main show to give you a taste of what we do on the Patreon channel.

We have chosen our recent story of the Esing Bakery incident, one of Nick's famous China stories and a history lesson on why drugs ruin everything.

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to find out more - you'll have access to 30 extra episodes plus some extra fun content! And you can cancel your subscription anytime, no pressure. ENJOY!!!!

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Ep 52 - Borgia Vs Medici: Season 1 Finale

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 GMT

It's been 1 whole year of the Poisoners' Cabinet so to celebrate we are pitting two of history's most famous historic poisoners against each other - Lucrezia Borgia and Catherine de' Medici.

Were these two noble women wrongly labelled? Are Italians the greatest poisoners of them all? And how sexy do you find chestnuts?

This week's secret ingredient is...blue blood!

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Ep 51 - Sarah Chesham & The Essex Panic

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:00:00 GMT

We're off to Essex this week to look at the case that may well have started poison panic in Victorian England - the troubling case of Sarah Chesham.

Why was Sarah so interested in an illegitimate baby born in her village? What happened to her sons? And how much natural poison does it take to kill you?

The secret ingredient is...rice!

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Ep 50 - Helene Jegado & Serial Service

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT

We've reached episode 50! And we're celebrating with the tale of a murderer who rampaged across France with seeming impunity...

Why did no one suspect Helene Jegado of any wrong doing? Was she troubled by religion? And is it wise to start shouting that your innocent of crimes before anyone has mentioned them?

This week's secret ingredient is...tears!

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Ep 49 - The Poor Wealthy Ballet Brothers

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:00:00 GMT

This week we're off to France this week to tell the tale of the 1st murder case involving morphine poisoning by a doctor. Who were the Ballet brothers? Is money the root of all evil? And how much black does it take to make a sexy widow?

This week's secret ingredient is...lemon (thank god)

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Ep 48 - Violette Noziere & The Mysterious Gas Leak

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT

We're headed to 1930s Paris this week for a tale of glamour, good times and gas as we tell the tale of Violette Noziere.

What caused the terrible gas leak at her parents' home? Who was the 3rd guest at their last meal? And what really went on behind closed doors...

This week's secret ingredient is....white wine!

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Ep 47 - Florence Maybrick & The Endless Accusations

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT

It's the hallowed, long awaited episode 47 and we're bringing you one of the big ones - the case of Florence Maybrick.

Was this southern belle really responsible for her husband's death? Was this a case of toxic treatments gone wrong? And WHY do people keep throwing about Ripper theories?!!

This week's secret ingredient is...Valentine's Meat Juice!

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Ep 46 - Anjette Lyles & The Poisoned Pudding

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 06:00:00 GMT

We're heading back to the 1950s this week for the tale of the platinum-haired widow Anjette Lyles, glamorous restaurateur with recipes to die for...

What did her husbands do to displease her? What was the secret to her pudding? And are all Psycho Killers really crazy?

This week's secret ingredient is...banana!

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Ep 45 - Christmas Day Special: Richard Roose & Festive Follies

Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Merry Christmas to one and all! As it's Christmas Day, we have an extra special episode lined up with 3 toxic tales to warm your hearts and FOUR seasonal cocktails to keep you feeling festive all day long.

Did the US Government really try to poison people in the 1920s? Why do we kiss under the mistletoe? And what fate befell poisoners in the time of Henry VIII?

This week's secret ingredient is... The Spirit of Christmas!

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Ep 44 - Gesche Gottfried & The Addictive Attention

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Gather round poisonees as Nick tells the tale of multi-murderer Gesche Gottfried, who killed upwards of 16 people all so she could get some sympathy from friends and well wishers.

Did childhood neglect turn her into a killer? Why did she strike down those closest to her? And how angry would you be if someone served you fruit for dessert at a dinner party?

The secret ingredient is...salad!

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Ep 43 - Anna Zwanziger & The Judges' Sentence

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 06:00:00 GMT

We're off to Bavaria this week, to tell the tale of serial killer Anna Zwanziger, who called arsenic her truest friend...

Why was Anna so fixated with judges? How many people did she poison on her quest for marriage? And was the sleepiest cocktail we've ever made?! Listen to the end of this one!

This week's secret ingredient is...port!

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Ep 42 - Robert Buchanan & All Seeing Eyes

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:00:00 GMT

This week we're off to New York to tell the tale of Robert Buchanan, a doctor who thought he deserved a place in high society and was quite sure that he could get away with murder.

What was Dr Buchanan's secret to disguising signs of morphine poisoning? Why did he use such tiny spoons? And how often have you been accused of hysteria while dying?

This week's secret ingredient is...belladonna.

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Ep 41 - Adelaide Bartlett & The Pimlico Poisoning

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 06:00:00 GMT

It's time for one of the most famous poisoning cases of the Victorian era - the mystery of the Pimlico poisoning and the enigmatic Adelaide Bartlett.

Did Adelaide get away with murder? Was there much more to her marriage than met the eye? And how many snakes would you take into a viking battle?

The secret ingredient is...teeth.

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Ep 40 - Frederick Mors & The Feathered Hat

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:00:00 GMT

It's episode 40 and we're investigating the grim case of Frederick Mors, a man so confident in his medical abilities yet not at all worried about sending people to their graves.

Why did he think he was as skilled as a doctor? What happened to the patients in the Oddfellows Home? And have leather shorts ever helped you get what you want in the world?

This week's secret ingredient is...a sachertorte!

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Ep 39 - The Burnham Market Poisoners

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:00:00 GMT

We're off to Norfolk to hear the tale of the Burnham Market Poisoners, where two women apparently plotted to do away with their husbands - and anyone else who crossed their paths.

Who was the mysterious Hannah Shorten who guided the ladies? Was this the sexiest street in Norfolk? And who likes gravy?

The secret ingredient is...porter!

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Ep 38 - Antoine François Desrues & The Grocer's Ambitions

Fri, 06 Nov 2020 06:00:00 GMT

We're back in 18th century France this week as Nick tells us of another poisoner whose determination to get into high society cost him dearly.

Who was Antoine François Desrues? How long does your name have to be to command respect? And does burying wine preserve its freshness?

This week's secret ingredient is...red wine!

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Ep 37 - Halloween Hauntings with the Cock Lane Ghost

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:00:00 GMT

Welcome to spooky week and Sinead going mental about Halloween - this week we bring you a suitably sinister tale as we recount the curious case of the Cock Lane Ghost...

Was this a clever stunt or a chilling haunting? Why was Dr Samuel Johnson involved? And will we ever get over the name Scratching Fanny?

This week's secret ingredient is...pumpkin!

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Ep 36 - Johann Hoch & His Many Wives

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT

We're back in Chicago this week to look at the mesmerising case of Johann Hock, know by many, many other names - but best known as one of the most ruthless murderers of all time.

What trick did he use that none of our other murderers had thought of? How do you defraud a second hand furniture shop? And what in the name of God did Nick create this week?

This week's secret ingredient is...a mysterious white powder

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Ep 35 - Sarah Freeman & The Streets of Somerset

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT

We're heading to the rural bliss of Somerset to tell the tale of Sarah Freeman, whose temper got the better of her and her loved ones.

Why was she so determined to poison her family? Exactly what sort of prostitute was she? And who here can play the castanets?

This week's secret ingredient is...hard cider!

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Ep 34 - Marie Becker & Fashionable Foxglove

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT

It's Nick's episode this week and we're whirling into the fashionable yet deadly world of Belgian Borgia, Marie Alexandrine Becker - an independent woman who had expensive appetites.

What drove her to obtain money by such devilish means? Did she give her gigolos a decent breakfast? And will we ever get over the astonishing power of this week's cocktail?

The secret ingredient is... Genever!

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Ep 33 - John Tawell & The Troublesome Telegraph

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 05:00:00 GMT

We're crossing continents this week as we tell the tale of John Tawell, a man who couldn't keep his secret family secret forever...

Why was John such a bad Quaker? What role did the telegraph play in his arrest? And is Slough as bad as Sinead keeps making out it is?

The secret ingredient is...beer!

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Ep 32 - Lydia Sherman, The Impatient Wife

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

We're off to New Jersey this week, as Nick tells the tale of serial killer Lydia Sherman who did away with numerous husbands and infants in the 1800s.

Was she a psychopath or simply lazy? What drove her to marry so many widowers? And what was her secret to getting cows extra shiny?

This week's secret ingredient is...brandy!

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Ep 31 - Tillie Klimek & The Nasty Knitting

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

It's the 1910s and we're off to that hotbed of crime Chicago to hear the marvellously mad tale of Tillie Klimek. Some say she had Second Sight and could predict the deaths of those around her. Others think there was a far more rational explanation...

Did she really do away with all of her husbands? Was she punished for simply not being a pretty murderess? And how do you like to taunt your loved ones?

This week's secret ingredient is...candy!

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Ep 30 - The Affair of the Poisons

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Multiple poisons and witchcraft abound this week, as we celebrate hitting 30 episodes with the conclusion of Nick's European poisoning trilogy - the famous Affair of the Poisons.

Was the poisoning hysteria in 17th century Paris justified? How much do you know about the different methods of fortune telling? And is using a Black Mass to get a royal shag a bit much?

This week's secret ingredient is...blood!

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Ep 29 - Martha Needle, The Richmond Poisoner

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Sinead takes us down under this week to tell the tale of one of Australia's most notorious serial killers, Martha Needle.

Was Martha beset by tragedy her whole life? Or did she enjoy the attention death afforded her? And will Sinead ever recover from this week's cocktail?

This week's secret ingredient is...milk

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Ep 28 - Elizabeth Ridgeway & The Caustic Confessions

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT

We're racing back to the 15th Century to tell the tale of Elizabeth Ridgeway. Elizabeth wasn't a fan of the church. Or husbands. Or people who stood in her way. Were her crimes embellished by an over-zealous clergyman? Was she truly a mistress of white mercury? And how many hats will it take to keep Nick happy?

This week's secret ingredient is...violet!

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Bonus Episode - Expert Witness: Carla Valentine

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMT

A special bonus episode for you featuring the delectable Carla Valentine, a bona fide qualified Anatomical Pathology Technician, author and founder of Morticulture.

Join us as we chat about detecting poisons in corpses, the life of a mortician, deadly plants and even deadlier cocktails.

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Ep 27 - Belle Gunness & Murder At The Farm

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Poison comes with a side order of axe murder in this week's gruesome tale, as we visit Belle Gunness' hog farm and find out what's buried in the back yard.

How many people did this not-so-gentle giant slay, is she still on the loose, and what the hell kind of accent is Sinead trying to do here?

The secret ingredient is...bacon!

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Ep 26 - Amy Archer-Gilligan & Deadly Care

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT

It's episode 26 and we are off to Sister Amy's home for the elderly and infirmed, where you might just be killed with kindness...

How many people did Amy really kill? Were those home-cooked meals as wholesome as she made out? And why is Nick so scared of her giant bow?

This week secret ingredient is...apples!

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Ep 25 - Dr Crippen & The Body In The Cellar

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 05:00:00 GMT

The poster boy of poisoners, it's Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen! One of the most famous killers of all time, his name is synonymous with murder by poison yet his case remains chillingly puzzling...

Was Crippen really guilty of killing his loud-and-proud actress wife? What possible reason was there to dismember the body in such a bizarre way? And how long is appropriate before you start wearing a dead woman's jewels?

This week's secret ingredient was...a bell!

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Sources this week include Thunderstruck by Erik Lawson, The History Press, and BBC and Telegraph archives. I also recommend Crippen: A BBC Afternoon drama if you want to listen to a radio play about the events!

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Ep 24 - Nannie Doss & The Lonely Hearts

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Life is never how the romance novels make it out to be... This week we're exploring the chilling story of Nannie Doss, the Gigging Granny and Lonely Hearts Killer.

Was she a hopeless romantic or a murderous monster? Would you kill someone who wouldn't let you watch your stories? And why no good can come from eating prune cake...

This week's secret ingredient is...rose

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Ep 23 - Daisy de Melker & The Poisoned Plumbers

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 05:00:00 GMT

This week we travel to gorgeous South Africa to look at the country's first female serial killer, Daisy de Melker who did away with at least two husbands during her lifetime...

Did an early heartbreak set her on a murderous path? Did greed drive her insane? And why did she find plumbers so very sexy?

This week's secret ingredient is...salt

Sources include Murderpedia and True Crime South Africa.

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Ep 22 - Marie Lafarge & The Marsh Test

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Nick continues the top toxicology work of episode 8 as he tells the tale of the first person convicted of murder due to forensic toxicological evidence!

Did Marie Lafarge really murder her coarse husband with arsenic? Was she a much maligned soul or a money-hungry villain? And why God WHY couldn't we have used orange blossom this week?!

This week's secret ingredient is...Francois Annibal D'Estrees

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Ep 21 - Mary Blandy & The Gruelling Mistake

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT

This week we discuss the case of Mary Blandy, whose ghost haunts the streets of Henley on Thames and Oxford.

Was this educated young woman really guilty of murdering her father, or was she led astray? Why did she think love potions would help her cause? And is oat milk the new gruel?

This week's secret ingredient is...gruel.

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This week's sources include The Newgate Calendar via the excellent https://www.exclassics.com/, Capital Punishment UK and British Executions.

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Ep 20 - Mike Malloy & The Terrible Thirst

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 05:00:00 GMT

It's episode 20 and we're out to prove what doesn't kill you definitely makes you stronger...

This week, we're exploring the impossible tale of Mike 'The Durable' Malloy, a modern day Rasputin who survived multiple murder attempts thanks to his iron constitution.

What interest did The Murder Trust have in this poor Irish immigrant? Why was he so fond of sardine sandwiches? And is alcohol the greatest poison of them all?

This week's secret ingredient is...whiskey.

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Ep 19 - Arthur, The Marquis & A Little Spanish Fly

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Those easily shocked, look away now! For this week we dive into the debauched and deadly world of aphrodisiacs, with not one but two stories of how Spanish Fly wrecked havoc amongst the horny.

What was an office manager doing playing with Cantharidin in the 1950s? How is the Marquis De Sade involved? And do you like getting caught in the rain?

This week's secret ingredient is...coconut

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Ep 18 - Jolly Jane & The Last Embrace

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Jane Toppan had one ambition in life: "To have killed more people - helpless people—than any other man or woman who ever lived".

We take a look at this deadly nurse who poisoned her way around Massachusetts and ask how she escaped detection, why were her loved ones her desired victims, and can you revive a corpse with a cocktail?

This week's secret ingredient is....aniseed balls

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Ep 17 - Thomas Griffiths Wainewright & The Artist's Lament

Fri, 12 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Get ready for celebrity spotting, Regency England style, as we tell the tale of the incredible character that was Thomas Griffiths Wainewright - author, artist and serial killer????

Was this certified Dandy really a cold-blooded killer, were the tales of his poison ring true, and will you ever recover from hearing his outrageous pen names?

This week's secret ingredient is...art!

This week's sources include Pen, Pencil and Poison by Oscar Wilde, Headstuff with Ciaran Conliffe, and many others.

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Ep 16 - The Angel Makers of Nagyrév

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMT

This week we escape to the depths of the Hungarian countryside and the small village of Nagyrév, where upwards of 300 people will killed by a group of women known as The Angel Makers

What drove these women to kill their loved ones? Who was the mysterious Mrs Fazekas? And how did a seemingly noble cause for abused women turn into mass murder?

This week's secret ingredient is...paprika!

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Ep 15 - Dr Pritchard and The Beard of Evil

Fri, 29 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT

It's a riotous rollercoaster this week as we discuss another deadly doctor from Victorian times, Dr Edward Pritchard who poisoned his wife and mother-in-law for...well we're not really sure why...

Was he really the Lothario he made himself out to be, did any Victorian doctors know what they were doing, and will there ever be a more impressive beard?

The secret ingredient this week is...Champagne!

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Sources include The Secret Poisoner by Linda Stratmann, Murderpedia, and the The Daily Record.

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Bonus Episode - Expert Witness: Dr Kathryn Harkup

Mon, 25 May 2020 09:00:00 GMT

For our latest BONUS episode, we are joined by author, chemist and science communicator Dr Kathryn Harkup to talk about science behind our favourite poisons, Agatha Christie's penchant for cyanide, and the deadly cosmetics that lurked in Victorian homes...

Kathryn is the author of one of our favourite books, A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie, as well as Making the Monster: The Science of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Her latest book, Death by Shakespeare: Snakebites, Stabbings and Broken Hearts is out now.

Her books are available in all good bookshops (pls shop independent where you can!) and you can find out more from Kathryn at www.harkup.co.uk and on Twitter @RotwangsRobot

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Ep 14 - Mary Bateman, The Yorkshire Witch

Fri, 22 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT

This week we delve into the dark, deceptive world of Mary Bateman, a murderer and con artist who came to be known as the Yorkshire Witch. How did this cunning woman become so notorious across Yorkshire, how did she dupe so many innocent people with her witchy ways, and what can we learn from the Prophet Hen of of Leeds???

Dive into our our gruesome tale with our cocktail of the week.

The secret ingredient is...honey

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Ep 13 - Black Magic & The Philadelphia Poison Ring

Fri, 15 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT

We're heading to Depression-era Philadelphia to expose the terrible deeds and mystical dealings of The Philadelphia Poison Ring, a murderous gang responsible for at least 30 deaths in the 1930s. What black magic did these criminals weave, why did they love sandbags so much and did they prove that love really is the greatest poison of them all?

This week's secret ingredient was....LOVE of course!

We also have a promo from the gorgeous team at Old Timey Crimey.

This week's sources were many and include Though Catalog (article by Jim Goad), Murderpedia (including pieces by David Lohr via TrueTV and Michael Newton's An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers) and Wiki.

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Ep 12 - The Marquise de Brinvilliers & Aqua Tofana's Revenge

Fri, 08 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT

We're returning to Renaissance Europe for the second part of Nick's Aqua Tofana tales, and how it led to the ghastly downfall of the opulent, scheming Marquise de Brinvilliers. How did she learn the secret of the world's most feared poison, what horrors befell her accomplices, and just how fancy were all of her party wigs?

This week's secret ingredient is...water

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Ep 11 - Dr Thomas Neill Cream & Poisonous Pills

Fri, 01 May 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Can you imagine a more Victorian villain than Dr Thomas Neill Cream, the Lambeth Poisoner? We delve into his incredible story in this mammoth episode, looking at his life in Canada, USA and England. What fuelled his hatred of prostitutes, was he ever successful at blackmailing and is this week's cocktail is actually the greatest poison of them all (for Nick)?

This week's secret ingredient is...Guinness!

Sources from this week include Monsters of Medicine by William Colliflower MD, Most Notorious podcast (and their interview with A J Griffiths-Jones, author of Prisoner 4374), Murder By Gaslight, and Macleans archive.

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Bonus Episode - Mary Ann Cotton: Expert Witness

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 10:00:00 GMT

In our first bonus episode, we delve a little deeper into the case of Mary Ann Cotton (covered in Ep 10) with expert witness, psychotherapist and personality disorder specialist Roanna Bond.
We ponder what drives a person to kill, the appeal of arsenic in the Victorian age, what might have driven Mary Ann to commit her crimes and why Cracker is the best detective show of all time...
It's best to finish Ep 10 before listening to this one, and be warned some sensitive subjects will be discussed.

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Ep 10 - Mary Ann Cotton & Poisonous Persuasion

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:00:00 GMT

It's Episode 10 and we're celebrating reaching double digits with the story of one of the most famous poisoners of the Victorian age - serial killer Mary Ann Cotton.

Did she really kill as many as 21 adults and children during her lifetime, or was her interest in life insurance just a coincidence? And will we survive Nick's deadly cocktail...?

This first of 2 episodes on this case, so let's dive into this juicy tale.

This week's secret ingredient is...arsenic?!!!

And this week's special promo is from What The Fuck Is In This Book - give them a listen and a follow on Instagram!

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Ep 9 - Locusta & The Black Feather

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:00:00 GMT

This week we're going all the way back to the blood-soaked streets of the Roman Empire to tell the tale of lamentable lady Locusta - the world's first serial killer - and her employer Agrippina The Younger. Learn how they used feathers, mushrooms and hot wine to bring one of history's most notorious emperors to power, and prepare to be horrified and puzzled at how Locusta eventually met her end...

This week's secret ingredient is....a feather!

Sources include History.com, Wiki, Kings and Generals (YouTube), Naked History but all are based on the writings of Tacitus, Suetonius, Cassius Dio and other historians from the time.

The episode image is "Locusta testing in Nero's presence the poison prepared for Britannicus", painting by Joseph-Noël Sylvestre, 1876. View the full image on Wiki or our Facebook posts!

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The Poisoners' Cabinet Trailer

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Fascinated by poisoners and poisons? Adore Victorians, true crime and crazy capers? Love a fancy cocktail? Do you feel like your loved ones are trying to kill you?

Then this is the show for you.

A weekly comedic true crime podcast mixing macabre murders and famous poisonings with curious cocktails. Your loved ones ARE trying to kill you.

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Ep 8 - Coffee with The Bodles

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:00:00 GMT

This week we explore the mystery surrounding the death of George Bodle, who died from arsenic poisoning - but who was responsible? Was it his son? His grandson? And exactly how many pubs did the arresting police officer visit in one day?!

Join us for this exciting tale of twists and turns, as we shake up a cocktail and talk about poisons.

This week's secret ingredient is...coffee!

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Nick's sources include:

The Inheritors Powder – A Cautionary Tale of Poison, Betrayal & Greed – Sandra Hempel

Murder by Poison – The rise and fall of arsenic – Joan Acocella

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Ep 7 - Christiana Edmunds & Death by Chocolate

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Love can do funny things to a person, especially when it's unrequited...

This week we look at the sensational case of Christiana Edmunds, the Chocolate Cream Killer of Brighton who took unbelievable steps to get the attention of one man in the late 1800s.

Why was she so obsessed with chocolate, shouldn't the Pharmacy Act have stopped her, or did she simply have a bad case of wandering womb?

This week's secret cocktail ingredient is...chocolate (surprise surprise!)

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Excellent sources from this week:

The Case of the Chocolate Cream Killer: The Poisonous Passion of Christiana Edmunds, by Kaye Jones

The Secret Poisoner: A Century of Murder, by Linda Stratmann

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Ep 6 - Tea with the Teacup Poisoner

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Lockdown will not stop the Poisoners from plotting - Nick tells the tale of infamous Teacup Poisoner, Graham Young, who experimented on numerous unwitting victims in the UK.

How did this adolescent killer manage to strike again and again, and what will Sinead make out what she can find in her drinks cabinet during quarantine?

This week's secret ingredient is...tea!

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Ep 5 - George Chapman, The Rogue Ripper

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Did Jack the Ripper change his methods to evade capture? This week we open the Ripper files and look at the case of George Chapman, horrible husband and serial poisoner who may have had an even darker past. And perhaps an even bigger penchant for bison...

This week's secret ingredient is...Bison Grass Vodka

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This week's sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Chapman_(murderer)

https://www.headstuff.org/culture/history/terrible-people-from-history/severin-klosowski-george-chapman-victorian-murderer/

https://www.casebook.org/dissertations/rn-mary-ann-austin.html

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Ep 4 - Aqua Tofana & Professional Poison

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Nick takes us back to the 1600s to the poisonous world of Giulia Tofana, one of the most infamous professional poisoners of all time. What was the secret behind her cosmetics, what was the blend of her signature venom, and who on earth thought this week's cocktail was a good idea?

This week's secret ingredient is...Sicily

The episode image is a painting called The Love Potion (1903) by Evelyn De Morgan.

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Ep 3 - William Palmer & The Chicken

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 06:00:00 GMT

This week, Sinead & Nick look at the 'Prince of Poisoners' William Palmer, hanged for the murder of his friend John Cook but suspected of the deaths of many more souls.

And what is up with this week's secret ingredient: chicken?!

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Some of our resources & their Twitter handles

https://www.headstuff.org/culture/history/william-palmer-prince-of-poisoners/

@shinyemptyhead

The Secret Poisoner: A Century Of Murder, by Linda Stratmann @lindastratmann

A is for Arsenic: The Poisons of Agatha Christie, by Kathryn Harkup @rotwangsrobot

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Ep 2 - Bradford & The Peppermint Panic

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT

This week we discuss the famous incident known as the Bradford Sweets Poisoning of 1858, in which 21 people perished.

What caused the poisoning of so many poor souls? Who was really responsible? And are you minty fresh?

Our secret ingredient of the week is... peppermint.

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Ep 1 - Dr Lamson & The Dundee Cake

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 07:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the 1st episode of The Poisoners' Cabinet! A weekly podcast that explores famous poisoners and poisonings from across the ages, and creates curious cocktails to complement the dastardly tales.

This week we take a look at Dr George Henry Lamson, the Wimbledon poisoner. Join us as we reveal the facts and our own theories behind this fascinating case from 1881.

And the secret ingredient for the cocktail cabinet is....Dundee cake

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