Madeline Smith
Crime Time Inc13 Marras 2024

Madeline Smith

This episode delves into the captivating and scandalous case of Madeline Smith, a young woman in 1850s Glasgow whose secret love affair with Pierre Emile L'Angelier ended in a mysterious arsenic poisoning. As we explore the social expectations and legal complexities of Victorian Scotland, we uncover how Madeline navigated a world that restricted her choices. The subsequent trial, filled with sensational letters and a controversial 'not proven' verdict, left a lasting impact on her life and society's perception. This case remains a poignant tale about forbidden love, societal pressures, and the enduring mystery surrounding its unresolved questions.


00:00 Introduction to the Victorian Scandal

00:40 Setting the Scene: 1850s Glasgow

01:08 Madeline's Secret Affair with Pierre Emile Langeleur

01:55 The Love Triangle and Rising Tensions

02:38 The Tragic Death of Langeleur

02:54 The Sensational Trial

04:40 The Verdict: Not Proven

05:15 Life After the Scandal

06:16 Madeline Smith's Legacy

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