Download or read book Affairs of Poison True Crime s Deadliest Poisoners written by Dylan Frost and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poison is a fairly popular method of murder in true crime history because it doesn't require brute force or a weapon of any kind. You can simply slip it in a cake or a drink. Anything you want. A lot of poisoners think they stand a much better chance of getting away with murder but this is a misguided view. It might be more complex to capture a poisoner than a mad axeman but the police tend to catch up with poisoners in the end. In this book we'll take a look at some of the deadliest poisoners in true crime history. What follows is a grisly gallery of heartless rogues who you definitely wouldn't want making the tea.
Download or read book Affairs of Poison True Crime s Deadliest Poisoners written by Dylan Frost and published by epubli. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poison is a fairly popular method of murder in true crime history because it doesn't require brute force or a weapon of any kind. You can simply slip it in a cake or a drink. Anything you want. A lot of poisoners think they stand a much better chance of getting away with murder but this is a misguided view. It might be more complex to capture a poisoner than a mad axeman but the police tend to catch up with poisoners in the end. In this book we'll take a look at some of the deadliest poisoners in true crime history. What follows is a grisly gallery of heartless rogues who you definitely wouldn't want making the tea.
Download or read book Poisoning written by John Townsend and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2005 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses types of poisoning and people who have used poison to commit murder.
Download or read book The Secret Poisoner written by Linda Stratmann and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This fine social history charts the changing patterns of using poison” and the forensic methods developed to detect it in the Victorian Era (The Guardian, UK). Murder by poison alarmed, enthralled, and in some ways even defined the Victorian age. Linda Stratmann’s dark and splendid social history reveals the nineteenth century as a gruesome battleground where poisoners went head-to-head with scientific and legal authorities who strove to detect poisons, control their availability, and bring the guilty to justice. Separating fact from Hollywood fiction, Stratmann corrects many misconceptions about particular poisons and their deadly effects. She also documents how the motives for poisoning—which often involved domestic unhappiness—evolved as marriage and child protection laws began to change. Combining archival research with vivid storytelling, Stratmann charts the era’s inexorable rise of poison cases.
Download or read book The Teacup Poisoner written by Fergus Mason and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-06-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ★★★ A page-turning true crime story ★★★ Graham Young had an unusual obsession from a young age. Where most youths might be interested in music and sports, Young was fascinated by poisons. By the age of 14, he was using his family (who, of course, didn't know) as experiments. In 1962, still a teen, his stepmother died from one of his poisoning experiments. Young eventually confessed to the murder of his stepmother and the attempted murder of several other members of his family; he was sent to a mental hospital for nine years, where he was ultimately released fully recovered. Unknown to the hospital, however, Young was actually using his time in the mental hospital to study medical texts and improve his poisoning skills. His true work as a poisoner had only just begun! This gripping narrative gives you a page-turning look at one of England's most notorious serial killers: Graham Young.
Download or read book The League of Lady Poisoners written by Lisa Perrin and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2023-09-19 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A feast for the senses, this sumptuously illustrated book will introduce you to some of the most infamous women throughout world history, united by their shared taste for poison. Welcome to the League of Lady Poisoners. This riveting and well-researched volume by Lisa Perrin weaves together the stories of more than twenty-five accused women poisoners, exploring the circumstances and skill sets that led them to lives of crime. You might find yourself rooting for some of them—like Sally Bassett, who helped poison her granddaughter's enslavers in Bermuda, or Giulia Tofana, who sold her name-brand concoction to women wanting to be rid of their abusive (or otherwise undesirable) husbands. Other stories, though—including that of Yiya Murano, one of Argentina's most notorious swindlers and serial killers, or the terrifying Nurse Jane Toppan—may prove less palatable. Organized into thematic chapters based on the women's motives, the book also includes an illustrated primer that delves into the origins and effects of common poisons throughout history, as well as a foreword by Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi, creators and hosts of the podcast Criminalia. It is a treat for true crime fans, feminist history buffs, and any curious readers fascinated by the more macabre side of human nature. TRUE CRIME GALORE: Women can do anything—even commit murder. This thoughtfully researched and insightful survey into the lives of the poisoners explores the toxic events that put these women in the spotlight, the deceptive methods and substances they used, and their legacies today. The League of Lady Poisoners is a thrilling deep dive for fans of true crime podcasts, docuseries, and books. EYE-CATCHING GIFT: Illustrator and author Lisa Perrin's beautiful and distinctive art style blends the romantic allure of these pop culture legends with the disturbing and twisted facts of their lives. The hardcover is decorated with shining foil, and the interior contains clever Victorian-inspired lettering, borders, and diagrams that complement the text. Readers and illustrated book collectors will love all the details honoring the Golden Age of Poison. FASCINATING, DIVERSE STORIES OF WOMEN WHO KILL: These women lived in different time periods and had varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds that influenced their motives. Some acted out of defiance—like the Angel Makers of Nagyrév, who taught women how to dispose of their abusive husbands in Hungary. Others schemed their way to power and money, including Empress Wu Zetian of China and Belle Gunness, who killed more than 14 people in the American Midwest. Discover all their stories in this engaging collection . . . if you have the stomach for them. Perfect for: Lovers of true crime podcasts like My Favorite Murder, Morbid, and Criminalia Readers who enjoy historical biographies, especially of women Readers who love a good villain, antihero, or underdog story Murder mystery fans Art lovers and illustrated book collectors Fans of Lisa Perrin's beautiful illustration Shoppers looking for a unique feminist gift book Fans of period dramas like The Serpent Queen and The Borgias Readers who enjoy books like Lady Killers: Deadly Women Throughout History and The Trial of Lizzie Borden
Download or read book Perfect Poison written by M. William Phelps and published by Pinnacle Books. This book was released on 2003 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Serial Killer On Ward C In Northampton, Massachusetts, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Centre, Kristen Gilbert was known as a hardworking, dedicated nurse - so why were her patients dying? Lethal Cure From August 1995 through February 1996, Gilbert dealt out wholesale death. Her victims were helpless patients who trusted her as a caregiver, only to learn too late that she was a killer, her weapon a drug capable of causing fatal heart attacks. But she got away with murder until three of her fellow nurses could no longer ignore the proliferation of deadly "coincidences" on Gilbert's watch. Investigators believe Kristen Gilbert may have been responsible for as many as 40 deaths. As the law closed in, she struck back, faking suicide attempts, harassing witnesses, stalking her ex-boyfriend, and terrorizing the hospital with bomb threats. In March 2001, after being found guilty of four counts of murder and two counts of attempted murder, Angel of Death Kirsten Gilbert was sentenced to life imprisonment.
Download or read book A Passion for Poison written by Carol Ann Lee and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chilling tale of The Teacup Poisoner, Graham Young.
Download or read book Poisons and Poisonings written by Tony Hargreaves and published by Royal Society of Chemistry. This book was released on 2020-08-28 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is London in the 1890s. A young woman has just taken a dose of a tonic she’s been given in the belief that it will improve her complexion. About ten minutes pass and she starts to experience breathing difficulties. Another minute and she collapses. Mercifully, death arrives but the poison has not yet finished, for the process of rigor mortis has set in with unusual speed. Her body is frozen into a rigid and contorted mass. This is the horror of strychnine, the nastiest of poisons. Despite knowing all the dreadfulness of this poison, Dr Thomas Neill Cream, the Lambeth Poisoner, used it to kill several prostitutes. And who knows how many other victims experienced the horror of strychnine, for it was by no means an uncommon poison. Today, there may well be more poisons available to the individual than ever before, but there are also advances in medical examination and forensic analysis that increase the likelihood of the poisoner being caught. This book will examine poisons, both natural and man-made menaces, and cases based on a particular poison as well as information about how forensic analysis is conducted. Appealing to scientists and non-scientists alike, this enthralling book will entertain and educate and bring the reader up to date with how important chemical analysis is in crime detection.
Download or read book The Killer Book of Poisons written by Tom Philbin and published by . This book was released on 2012-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Killer Book of Poisons is the ultimate resource for any true crime fan and student of the bizarre world of murder and mayhem. Filled with stories, trivia, quizzes, quotes, photos, and odd facts about deadly poisons and the most infamous murders by poison.Featuring such gripping true cases as:- The Angel of Death nurse who confessed to killing 87 patients- The Jonestown tragedy where almost 1000 residents drank cyanide laced Kool Aid- The Iceman Killer- The Deadly Doctor- Murderers who use anitfreeze, ricin, cyanide, and much more.
Download or read book Poison written by Jon Wells and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-16 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canada's award-winning crime writer takes on a transatlantic serial killer One of six book-length stories published in the Hamilton Spectator, Poison is a riveting piece of crime reporting that won a National Newspaper Award in 2004. Chronicling the life and crimes of serial murderer Sukhwinder Dhillon, who coolly dispatched two wives, two twin infants, and a friend just for insurance money, Poison details the trail that stretched from Canada to India, the work of the insurance claims investigator and the detectives who suspected wrong-doing, the forensics that sealed Dhillon's fate, and the legal twists and turns of the double murder trial that followed.
Download or read book Fighting the Devil written by Jeannie Walker and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Texas millionaire rancher discovered his wife and bookkeeper had stolen thousands of dollars from him. After he demanded the money back, he started getting sick. While he was in the hospital, doctors were mystified as to how an otherwise healthy, energetic man could become so deathly ill. The dying man told everyone within earshot that his wife and bookkeeper were killing him. The man's wife said her husband was hallucinating from drugs the doctors were giving him. The millionaire rancher succumbed in the hospital while strapped down to his bed with restraints on his hands and feet and tubes in every orifice. After the rancher died, an anonymous caller tipped off the police. The widow was the sole beneficiary of the estate and a $350,000 life insurance policy. A week before the man's death, a teenager visited the rancher's home and became deathly ill after he drank juice that was in the rancher's refrigerator. Two years after the millionaire's death, a bottle of arsenic was found in a storage locker rented by a woman under an assumed name. The millionaire's ex-wife, the mother of his children, became a sleuth to help solve the murder. No one could have predicted the aftermath with its strange twists and unexpected results.
Download or read book Poisoned Blood written by Philip E. Ginsburg and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true crime story of Marie Hiller, the small-town Alabama girl who became a con-artist and husband killer.
Download or read book A Passion for Poison written by Carol Ann Lee and published by . This book was released on 2022-04 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Poisoners written by Edgar Wallace and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Essley is in search of the Four Just Men. He has been told that they have disappeared from the face of the earth and that they were certainly not domiciled in France. He seeks the help of De la Monte, an author. George Manfred, enjoys some reputation as a quasi-scientific literateur, and under the name of "De la Monte" had published a book on "Modern Crime." Why is Dr. Essley searching for the Four Just Men? Will De la Monte help him in his quest?
Download or read book Poisons and Poisoners written by Michael Farrell and published by . This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Toxic Love written by Tomás Guillén and published by Open Road Media Books. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New edition. Original copyright date: 1995.