Now Joseph Nattrass, her long-term lover, moved in as her lodger. However, she also found work as a nurse to an excise officer called John Quick-Manning, who was recovering from smallpox. As was her habit, she swiftly became pregnant by him (their daughter Margaret was born in prison while Mary Ann awaited execution) but, of course, she was still encumbered by her children from her third marriage. One of her stepsons died in March 1872 and her own son Robert soon after. Shortly after revising his will in her favour, Nattrass became sick and died in April. … [Read more...] about She poisoned 21 people including her own mother, children and husbands. So why has no-one heard of Britain’s FIRST serial killer, Mary Ann Cotton?
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‘I’ll be making my own brew from now on!’ Viewers of creepy ITV drama Dark Angel say they’re too scared to put the kettle on after watching Victorian serial killer Mary Ann Cotton lace tea with ARSENIC
There has been some doubt about just how guilty Cotton was; a researcher who has spent the last 30 years investigating her conviction has said the case is not so clear-cut - saying authorities took shortcuts and used hearsay to get a conviction, and said presenting her as a 'psychopath' is unfair. … [Read more...] about ‘I’ll be making my own brew from now on!’ Viewers of creepy ITV drama Dark Angel say they’re too scared to put the kettle on after watching Victorian serial killer Mary Ann Cotton lace tea with ARSENIC
Two of Hollyoaks most notorious serial killers return next week as soap airs classic Silas and Breda McQueen episodes
The Sun Online first revealed how Hollyoaks was sliming down its soap schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic, airing normal current episodes Monday to Wednesday and repeats to finish the week on Thursday and Friday. … [Read more...] about Two of Hollyoaks most notorious serial killers return next week as soap airs classic Silas and Breda McQueen episodes
Yorkshire Ripper’s letters and OJ signed memorabilia for sale on grim new website
He said: “A couple of years ago Bundy’s toe nails sold for £4,000. I had letters from the gangster Whitey Bulger and the minute he died they quadrupled in price. These can be eerie gifts.” … [Read more...] about Yorkshire Ripper’s letters and OJ signed memorabilia for sale on grim new website
Can you spot what’s wrong with these exotic animals? These brilliant beasts will leave you desperate for the seaside
BAD EDUCATIONKids will be scarred for life if unions stop them returning to safe schools … [Read more...] about Can you spot what’s wrong with these exotic animals? These brilliant beasts will leave you desperate for the seaside
