Serial Killers of Victorian England
Summary
This episode explores Victorian serial killers, examining cases like Dr. William Palmer, the Liverpool “Black Widows,” Mary Ann Cotton, Dr. Thomas Neal Cream, and Amelia Dyer. It details their methods, such as arsenic and strychnine poisoning, and how emerging forensic science and toxicology helped convict them. The discussion highlights how these crimes reflected societal issues, including insurance fraud, class prejudice, and the plight of unmarried mothers. The host also analyzes the evolution of police investigative techniques and the public’s morbid fascination with these notorious fig…
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Introduction to Victorian serial murder
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Dr. William Palmer: The Rugby Poisoner
Palmer's execution and final words
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Impact of Palmer case on forensics and law
The Black Widows of Liverpool: Flanagan sisters
Aftermath and social biases in Liverpool case
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Mary Ann Cotton: Britain's first female serial killer
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Dr. Thomas Neale Cream: The Lambeth Poisoner
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Amelia Dyer: The Baby Farmer of Bristol
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Comparison with other Victorian killers
Conclusion and Patreon shoutouts
Outro and personal sign-off
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