00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:03:09 Dr. William Palmer of Rugeley
00:12:22 The Liverpool Poisoning Ring
00:22:17 Mary Ann Cotton
00:34:44 Thomas Neill Cream
00:45:52 Amelia Dyer and the Baby Farmers
00:59:09 Thoughts and Conclusion
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Explore the dark world of 19th century England’s serial killers in this chilling historical investigation. Long before modern forensics, a handful of killers shocked Victorian society with their calculated cruelty and repeated crimes. This video examines notorious cases such as Mary Ann Cotton, who poisoned multiple family members; the Thames Torso Murderer, who left mutilated remains across London; and other lesser-known figures who evaded justice in an era of gaslight and superstition. Discover how evolving police work, media sensationalism, and social anxiety shaped the public response to these early predators.
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