Season 3
Other things are happening!
Ep 111 - Buck Ruxton & The Jigsaw
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!
Ep 110 - Mona Fandey & The Magic Hat
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!
Ep 109 - The Woolers & The Evil Enemas
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!
Ep 108 - Charles Sobhraj, The Serpent
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!
Ep 107 - Dr Lyddon & His Bitter Brother
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!
Ep 106 - Catherine Wilson & The Caring Crocus
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!
Ep 105 - Wicked Wallpaper & Mary Ann Burdock's Colourful Crimes
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!