The Poisoners' Cabinet

Ep 154 is loose and we're looking into the history of the world's most famous detective agency!Who was Allan Pinkerton? What crimes did he battle in his career? And how many uses are there for barrels? The secret ingredient is...a detective!Join us on Patreon to get extra historic true crime episodes every week, and come and follow us on TikTok, Instagram Twitter and Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Apr 202355min

Ep 153 is loose! And we have the sensational tale of Cassie Chadwick, a mistress of the long con!Who was Cassie? What drove her to commit such complex acts of fraud? And what DOES the butler keep in his pantry?The secret ingredient is...a calling card!Join us on Patreon to get extra historic true crime episodes every week, and come and follow us on TikTok, Instagram Twitter and Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Apr 202357min

Ep 152 is loose! And it's time to tell the tale of 17th century rogue, spy, criminal and audacious plotter, Colonel Thomas Blood.Who was this crafty gentleman? What drove him to try and steal England's greatest prize? And do you know of the most Royal Spoon?The secret ingredient is...jewels!Join us on Patreon to get extra historic true crime episodes every week, and come and follow us on TikTok, Instagram Twitter and Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Apr 20231h 3min

We're back for season 4 for the legendary tale of the horror, the criminal, the legend - Spring-Heeled Jack.Was this a man or a monster? What crimes can be laid at his door? And how do you paint the town red?The secret ingredient is...the devil!Join us on Patreon to get extra historic true crime episodes every week, and come and follow us on TikTok, Instagram Twitter and Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Apr 20231h 5min

It's the season 3 finale and we've got a great big murder mystery for you - the case of the Black Dahlia.Who was Elizabeth Short? What led to her gruesome murder? And how many black drinks can we pack into this episode?The secret ingredient is....black! We'll be back in 3 weeks' time. Join us on Patreon to get extra historic true crime episodes every week, and come and follow us on TikTok, Instagram Twitter and Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Mar 20231h 4min

Ep 149 is loose and it's a poison special looking at our glowing friend phosphorous...How was this element discovered? Do you know about the Match Girls? And what made Mary Wilson so handy with her sex pills?The secret ingredient is (of course)...phosphorous!Join us on Patreon to get extra historic true crime episodes every week, and come and follow us on TikTok, Instagram Twitter and FacebookSources include Chronicle Live, British Library, The Daily Mirror, Historic UK, The Conversation and A Is For Arsenic by Kathryn Harkup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Mar 20231h 1min

Ep 148 is loose! And this week we are exploring the chilling tale of Delphine LaLaurie…Who was this vicious woman? What led to her crimes? And what's your go too kitchen equipment during a riot ?The secret ingredient is…New Orelans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Mar 202351min

Ep 147 is loose! And it's a brutal tale of a deadly woman who went from the sublime to the horrifying. Was was Oum-El-Hassen? How did she fall so suddenly from favour? And how much make up would it take to disguise an entire regiment of soldiers?The secret ingredient is...a nightingale!Join us on Patreon to get extra historic true crime episodes every week, and come and follow us on TikTok, Instagram Twitter and FacebookSources this week include Lady Killers by Tori Telfer, Unknown Misandry, Police Magazine and The American Weekly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Feb 202354min