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Famous poisoners, vicious Victorians and curious cocktails. Join hosts Nick and Sinead every Friday as they investigate history's greatest poisoners and ridiculous crimes on this comedic true crime show, while quaffing a cocktail inspired by the tale that they tell. Remember, your loved ones ARE trying to kill you... Join the chilling chat on TikTok @thepoisonerscabinet, and find us on Patreon (patreon.com/thepoisonerscabinet) for even more episodes. Written, produced and presented by Sinead ...
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Ep 228 is loose, and this week, we mix fairytales with murder as we tell the tale of the Bluebeard of Gambais. Do you know the story of Bluebeard? Who was mysterious Henri? And what DO you use to get blood from a key? The secret ingredient is...a sombrero! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and …
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Ep 227 is loose and we're off to Ohio to hear the bizarre story of Dr Oliver Cook Haugh. Who was this difficult doctor? What does he have to do with the Wright brothers? And this cocktail....wooooahhh.... The secret ingredient is...cocaine! Also check out our collab and the work of Freak Magnet and The Worm & The Butterfly here: https://www.youtube…
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Ep 226 is loose, and this week it's a dark and troubling tale of murder in Chicago and suspect William Heirens raises a few eyebrows... Who was the Lipstick Killer? Were all his crimes really related? And does anyone have any sage? The secret ingredient is... sodium thiopental! Our promo this week is from Fear Daily: https://open.spotify.com/show/5…
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Let's take a trip around the world's deadliest garden, The Alnwick Poison Garden! Join us for this special bonus episode where Nick and Sinead are shown around the world-famous Poison Garden at Alnwick Gardens to learn about all the plants that can kill. The gardens are dedicated to growing toxic and narcotic plants and educating people of all ages…
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Ep 225 is loose on Halloween night! And we are diving into the terrifying legend of the mummy, and the so-called curse of the Pharaohs... Did opening King Tut's tomb unleash horrors on the world? Did a mummy sink the Titanic? And how do you like your mummy served? The secret ingredient is...a Pharaoh! Enjoy and HAPPY HALLOWEEN Get cocktails, poison…
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Ep 224 is loose! And there's a panic in New England as vampires appear to be roaming the land, searching for victims in this special spooky season episode... Who was Mercy Brown? Why would vampires be targeting small farming communities? And how do you spot a virgin horse? The secret ingredient is... vampires! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and h…
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It's part two of our dive into the terrifying story of The Zodiac Killer, where we look at the prime suspects and the web of alleged crimes around the mysterious figure. Do you have a theory about this case? Do you think it was one figure...or more? And who wants a drink? The secret ingredient is...a super secret code! Get cocktails, poisoning stor…
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Ep 222 is loose and we are going to tackle one of the most famous serial killers of all time, The Zodiac... In Part 1 we look at the crimes and the activity around them. Who did the Zodiac target? Why did the killer tease the press with puzzles? And how do you write cyphers in a French accent? The secret ingredient is...the constellations! Get cock…
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Ep 221 is loose! And we're off to Bavaria, to hear the story of 'Mad' King Ludwig II, and his mysterious death... Why was Ludwig labelled a madman? Why did he love Wagner's music so much? And was it the swans? The secret ingredient is...a castle! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribin…
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Ep 220 is loose! And we're aboard the Herbert Fuller cargo ship where murder most foul has been committed... Who was aboard this vessel? Could any of the crew be trusted? And how quickly would you start crying during a murder investigation? The secret ingredient is...timber! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every wee…
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Ep 219 is loose! And it's a truly bizarre and sometimes disgusting story of a man with a huge appetite that got him into a fair amount of trouble. Who was the mysterious Tarrare? Why could he eat literally anything? And was this the worst spying plan in history? The secret ingredient is...a baby! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true…
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Ep 218 is loose! And we have a bizarre mystery on our hands, with a man being very shifty in a hotel in the 1930s... Who was the man in room 1046? Why did he have no luggage? And what IS the formal greeting for a potential crime boss? The secret ingredient is...a president! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week…
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Ep 217 is loose and we have a woman accused of murder and - much worse - accused of being ugly! Who was Nancy Farrer? Was she insane or a calculating killer? And can your head tell you how mirthful you really are? The secret ingredient is...a skull! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscri…
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Ep 216 is loose! And a man stalks the streets of Denver armed with a club, looking for victims... Why were women being attacked in the streets? Who was the culprit? And why were the police so bad at everything? The secret ingredient is...a soul! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing…
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Ep 215 is loose! And we have the story of John and Hannah Peck of Grand Rapids and their sudden deaths... Who would want these very wealthy people dead? What was Arthur Waite's real story? And are germs the greatest poison of them all? The secret ingredient is...marmalade! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week …
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Ep 214 is loose! And it's the tale of one Frenchman whose quest for freedom was legendary... Who was Henri? Did he commit the crimes he was accused of? And were all the jungle animals working in teams? The secret ingredient is....a butterfly! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to…
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Come with us to the 'molly houses' of Georgian London, where there is song, celebration, and maybe a rat or two... In this installment of Expert Witness Sinead speaks to author A J West about his latest book, The Betrayal of Thomas True, a crime thriller and love story that explores the gay subculture of 18th century London. Expert Witness is a bon…
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Ep 213 is loose! And we're off to the theatre to tell the tale of one of England's more famous dramatic artists. Who WAS Christopher Marlowe? What did he spend his Buttery funds on? And who lies down playing backgammon? The secret ingredient is....Canterbury! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following a…
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Ep 212 is loose and we have a murder most foul in Kent on our hands, but who is responsible? Who would want Caroline Luard dead? Did her husband have a secret? And is this the most tenuous cocktail ever? The secret ingredient is...a veranda! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to …
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Ep 211 is loose and it's time to tell the tale of Victor Lustig, a gentleman con artist with audacious schemes. Who was this well-dressed chap? How did he fool so much money out of so many people? And what are your 10 commandments of crime? The secret ingredient is...a box! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week…
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Ep 210 is loose and we're off to the wild wild west to hear the story of two of the most famous outlaws of all time. What the story behind these two legends? How did they get their quirky names? And did they REALLY go out in a blaze of glory? The secret ingredient is...Argentina! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales ever…
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Ep 209 is loose, and we're back in one of our favourite eras, examining the chaotic murders that haunted Mary Queen of Scots. What is Mary's story as Queen? Why were the murders around her so significant? And have we solved the mystery of what the chair in the garden was used for? The secret ingredient is...Scotland! Get cocktails, poisoning storie…
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Ep 208 is loose and we have the story of possibly the most famous mobster of all time - Al Capone. Who was this larger than life kingpin? How did he get his nickname Scarface? And how do piano-wielding nuns figure in this tale? The secret ingredient is...Chicago! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by followi…
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Ep 207 is loose, and it's time for the tale of Amy Bock and her many scams. Who was this fraud-loving lady? What drove her to con so many people? And could Nick be more shocked in this episode? The secret ingredient is...a wedding! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following and subscribing to The Poison…
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Ep 206 is loose, and we have the tale of one of the boldest confidence tricks in history! Who was Gregor MacGregor? Where was the wonderous land of Poyais? And how many medals can a man wear and still walk? The secret ingredient is...the island of Curaçao! Sources this week inclue: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregor_MacGregor allthatsinteresting.com/greg…
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Ep 205 is loose! And we have a duplicitous rogue for you this week in the shape of supposed thief-taker Jonathan Wild. Who was this 1700s 'gent'? How did he know where all the thieves were? And will we ever get over this week's cocktail? The secret ingredient is...a buttock! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every wee…
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Ep 204 is loose! And we're on a journey to the USA, Canada and The Bahamas to find out what happened to Sir Harry Oakes. Who was this self-made man? How was a King involved in his story? And how will YOU be celebrating Pride? The secret ingredient is...a King! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week by following …
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Ep 203 is loose, and we have a body in a stable, a policed-up London and a lot of people saying 'what's all this then?' Who was Daniel Good? Why did a pair of trousers uncover a murder? And how does no one spot a man carrying a bed?! The secret ingredient is...the police! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historical true crime tales every week b…
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It's Part II of our deep dive into the life and magic of occultist Aleister Crowley. As he builds his new religion, he alienates those closest to him and then there's that sex magic business.... What did Crowley truly believe? Did he see an alien by accident? And what do you use your orgasms for? The secret ingredient is...a demon! Get cocktails, p…
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We're back for season 5 and are diving into the story of occultist, magician, writer and (checks notes) mountaineer, Aleister Crowley. In the first of 2 episodes, we dive deep into the enigmatic life of Aleister Crowley to find the man behind the myths. Was much known about his childhood? How did he join the Golden Dawn? And how do you do a magic s…
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Bonus release of one of our favourite Patreon episodes - The Tottenham Outrage. As Nick & Sinead are on their season break, this is a free release of our subscriber content from Patreon to keep you frantic. Enjoy this tale of a famous heist in London 1909 as two criminals try to outrun the law - and everyone else. Expect trams, horses, potatoes, a …
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Ep 200 is here! To mark the end of season 4, Nick and Sinead share their highlights from the last 2 seasons and read listeners' thoughts on the funniest moments, scariest cases, silliest criminals and the greatest poison of them all. The secret ingredient is...everything! Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to this episode and for supporting us…
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Ep 199 is loose, and we have a big one for you - we're talking about all the crimes and misdemeanors that occurred during The Great Fire of London! Who or what started the fire? How much of what we know of the blaze is true? And what cheese would you save in a disaster? The secret ingredient is...a biscuit! Sources this week include The Museum of L…
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Ep 198 is loose! And it’s another swashbuckling tale with possibly the most fearsome pirate of them all…Blackbeard! Who was Edward Teach? How long was his reign on the high seas? And what ARE sea-going folk called? The secret ingredient is…cannon! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet.…
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Ep 197 is loose and this week we have a historic battle of the minds and money in the mad cap tale of William Chaloner. Who was this cocky young criminal? Why did he get under Isaac Newton's wig? And what do your watches come with? The secret ingredient is... The Royal Mint! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historic true crime tales every week …
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Ep 196 is loose and we have a juicy crime story from a small town Indiana, where a preacher's home lies in ruin after a mystery attack. What happened to William Hinsaw's wife? Who was Miss F? And is there a sexier detective than the one we encountered this week? The secret ingredient is...a pistol! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historic true…
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How do you turn true crime into compelling fiction? In this installment of Expert Witness Sinead speaks to Tonya Mitchell, author of The Arsenic Eaters Wife, a new gothic crime novel inspired by the famous story of Florence Maybrick. In Liverpool in 1889, Constance Sullivan stands accused of poisoning her husband, but William was no innocent victim…
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Ep 195 is loose! And we have two good old fasioned poisoning cases for you to devour, both featuring our good friend rat poison. What happened in the Biggadike household? Why did Josephine Bouvier want her daddy dead? And what colour do you like your rodents? The secret ingredient is...rats!! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historic true crime…
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Ep 194 is loose! And we're off to fair Scotland to tell the tale of Deacon Brodie, an upstanding member of Edinburgh society with a lot of secrets. Who was this man of cabinets? What did he do after dark? And are shoemakers the best gang members? The secret ingredient is...taxes! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historic true crime tales every …
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Ep 193 is loose and we're off to Manhattan to tell the tale of the delicious Josie Mansfield, whose beauty drove men to kill... Who was Josie? How did she end up as one of the most lavish ladies of New York? And what would YOUR price be to marry for money? The secret ingredient is...New York City! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historic true …
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When you try to keep a King alive, could you be killing him with kindness? In this installment of Expert Witness, we speak to historian and Patreon regular Tim Cloke about the gruesome death of Charles II. How did poison play apart in his demise and was his medicine a cocktail in the making??? This episode was originally recorded in August 2020 for…
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It's time for another cult story, and this week we're looking into the prophecies of the (big breath) The Divine Order of the Royal Arms of the Great Eleven, also known as the Blackburn Cult. Who were leaders May and Ruth? What secrets did they hold? And what happened to people who got sick in their commune? The secret ingredient is...an angel! Get…
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It's a special episode from our Patreon files - as Nick has been unwell at the time of normal recording, we have decided to release a Patreon episode for free to keep you full of joy. This episode was originally recorded in Sept 2020, and is possibly the most famous mass poisoning case in living memory: the massacre of the Peoples Temple followers …
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Ep 191 is loose and we're off to the 1930s to tell the story of Robert James, who loved wives and loved life insurance. What happened to his past loves? What was wrong with his car? And where do YOU buy your snakes? The secret ingredient is a rattlesnake! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' …
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Ep 190 is loose! And we're back in gang territory to tell the tale of a girl boss who had New York in the palm of her hand. Who was Fredericka Mandelbaum? How did she build her criminal empire? And do you have an onion handkerchief? The secret ingredient is...silk! Get cocktails, poisoning stories and historic true crime tales every week with The P…
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We love our true crime, but what makes us love crime on the page? In this installment of Expert Witness Sinead speaks to Oskar Jensen, author of Helle & Death - a new murder mystery paying homage to the golden age of detective fiction (but for a 21st century audience) with wry humour and a dash of dark academia. A snow-bound mansion, a group of uni…
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Ep 189 is loose! And we're heading to the Elizabethan era to look into the mystery death of Amy Robsart, love rival to the Queen herself... Why did the Elizabethans love true crime? Did Amy fall, jump or was she pushed? And should any of us be on a horse? The secret ingredient is...a staircase Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week …
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Ep 188 is loose and we're off to the streets of London to tell the tale of a gang. A gang...of WOMEN! Who were The Forty Elephants? What tactics did they use to get rich quick? And what do women do when shopping alone? The secret ingredient is...an elephant! Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with The Poisoners' Cabinet. Listen …
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We're off on the high seas to tell swashbuckling tales of famous pirates, including the terrifying trio Anne Bonny, Mary Read and Calico Jack. How does a woman become a pirate in a man's world? Where do you hide your delicates? And do you have a special spoon? The secret ingredient is...pirates! Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every wee…
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Ep 186 is loose, and we're off to dear old Victorian England to talk of the mysterious disappearance of master baker Urban Stanger... Who was Urban and his bitter friend Franz? What happened at his happy little bakery? And what songs do you think the Prussian army sang? The secret ingredient is...a pie! Get cocktails and historic true crime tales e…
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