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Bonus Episode - Expert Witness: Dr Kathryn Harkup May 25, 2020

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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 May 22, 2020

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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 May 15, 2020

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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 May 08, 2020

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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 May 01, 2020

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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 Apr 26, 2020

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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 Apr 24, 2020

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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 Apr 17, 2020

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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 Apr 16, 2020

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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 Apr 10, 2020

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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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