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Sounds,09 Oct 2025,43 mins,
Georgian England's Notorious Dumpling Poisoner
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the ParanormalContains some strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature.
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Did she do it? Did serving girl Eliza Fenning poison the dumplings she served the Turner family? This is a true crime case from 1813 that brings together class tensions, sexism, the law. have a go hero forensics! It's easy to see why this trial gripped the nation. Maddy tells Anthony the story of Eliza Fenning and the poisoned dumplings. Edited by Tim Arstall. Produced by Freddy Chick. Senior Producer is Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.
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