Blessin Adams

Author of "Thou Savage Woman" and "Great and Horrible News," offering expertise on female killers in early modern Britain and a unique perspective from her background as a former police constable.

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Mar 3, 2025 • 52min

The Servants' Revenge: Arsenic & a Poisoned Pint of Beer

Dr. Blessin Adams, an author and former police constable, dives into the chilling tale of two servants in 1675 Plymouth who poisoned their entire household with arsenic. She explores the roles of women in domestic poisoning and the complex dynamics of betrayal and manipulation at play. The conversation reveals how societal fears surrounding women and crime have evolved, and the historical injustices faced by female killers. Insightful and macabre, this discussion sheds light on a haunting chapter in the annals of crime.

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