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William Palmer, the Rugely Poisoner

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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What Happened to the Children of William and Anne Palmer?

In 18 52, palmer's uncle, joseph bentley died. That was on october 20, seventh of that year. He had allegedly perished after having been challenged to a drinking contest by his nephew. Seven years into anne and william palmer's marriage, the husband took out a life insurance policy on his wife - worth 13 thousand pounds. William insured his sibling's life for 14 thousand pounds, made one payment on the policy, and then suddenly, walter Palmer died.

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