Ep 1 – Dr Lamson & The Dundee Cake

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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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00:00 Welcome to the Poisoner's Cabinet: An Introduction

00:59 The Birth of a Poisonous Podcast

02:29 Cocktail Creation: The Almond Martini Experiment

06:08 The Tale Begins: Diving into the Dark Tale of Dr. George Henry Lamson

12:10 Dr. Lamson's Poison Selection

16:26 A Murderous Plan in Motion

17:25 The Mysterious Dundee Cake

18:08 Lanson's Poisonous Plan Unfolds

19:36 A Hasty Retreat and Suspicious Actions

20:29 The Aftermath: Percy's Illness and Death

21:22 Lamson's Flee to Paris and Arrest

25:07 The Trial and Verdict

25:56 A Plea for Reprieve: The Presidential Intervention

27:33 Lamson's Final Days and Execution

28:38 Reflecting on Lamson's Tragic Choices

33:55 The Legacy of Dr. George Lamson