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In this episode of The Medicine Murders, Dr. Meredith Beavin takes us back to Victorian England for a chilling Christmas Eve tale. Sarah Ann French, trapped in a loveless marriage and longing for freedom, baked an onion pie with a deadly twist—arsenic. Her crime shocked her small village and became a landmark case in forensic history. J
oin us as we unravel the events leading to this infamous murder, the groundbreaking Marsh Test that uncovered the truth, and the role arsenic played as both a poison and a medicine. This story isn’t just about a crime; it’s a haunting reflection on societal constraints, desperation, and the evolution of forensic science.
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- Historical records and trial transcripts of Sarah Ann French’s case (1851-1852).
- Archives on Victorian-era arsenic use in medicine and crime.
- Research on the development of the Marsh Test by chemist James Marsh.
- Articles from The Times of London and local historical societies in East Sussex.
- Books on forensic science history, including "The Poisoner’s Handbook" by Deborah Blum.