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This episode explores the life and crimes of William Palmer, a doctor known for his use of poison and the mysterious deaths surrounding him.

A respected doctor with a charming smile, a trail of bodies that always seemed to follow. Was he a cold strategist who mastered poison or a desperate gambler who let greed swallow everything in his path? About Us Macabrium is a podcast exploring dark history, crime, lore, & legend, and is part of the Southern Gothic Media Podcast Network. The show is hosted by actors Megan Alda and Derek Stephen Brown, with writing and research by Chloe Kibbe. Connect with Us Visit our socials, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@macabriumpod. You can learn more about us by visiting our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Us You can support Macabrium by joining our Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This will help toward our goal of podcasting full time which means bringing you more Macabrium, more often! Content Warning Some episodes may contain content that some listeners find disturbing or potentially triggering/ Please take care while listening. Source Material & Further Reading Staffordshire Murders by Alan Hayhurst William Palmer, the infamous Rugeley poisoner by Dave Lewis The Demeanor of Murderers by Charles Dickens Poisonings…

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