Ep24. Death by Arsenic




The BackTracker History Show show

Summary: <p>Over an unhonoured grave there used to be, and probably still is, the inscription: “Beneath this stone lies the mortal remains of Mary Ann Burdock, who was executed in this gaol, April 15th 1835, in her 38th year, for the wilful murder (by poison) of Clara Ann Smith of this city.”</p> <p>Prepare yourself for the true story of a woman's greed and what she'll do for wealth.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Guest Voices.</strong></p> <p>Samantha Vernon</p> <p>Andrea Reid</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>THIS PODCAST</strong></p> <p>This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment.</p> <p>So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>CONTACT ME…</strong></p> <p>Email: info@backtracker.co.uk</p> <p>Facebook: @BackTrackerUK</p> <p>Instagram: @backtrackeruk</p> <p>Twitter: @BackTrackerUK</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>SOURCE:</strong></p> <p><strong>Burdock, Mary "Life, Confession and Behaviour of"</strong> - Relique of Old Bristol Gaol</p> <p><strong>Bristol Mirror</strong> - Saturday 18 April 1835</p> <p><strong>Bristol Mirror</strong> - Saturday 02 May 1835</p> <p><strong>Ally Sloper's Half Holiday</strong> - Saturday 22 January 1887</p> <p><a href="http://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/burdock.html">http://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org</a></p> <p><strong>Western Daily Press</strong> - Wednesday 13 December 1933</p>