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Description: Explores the life of man hanged as a serial killer. Evidence about the crimes and the trial are presented so you can form your own opinion of guilt or innocence.
Was Dr. William Palmer really a serial killer? Dr. William Palmer, born in Rugeley on 6th August 1824, hanged at Stafford 14th June 1856 Christened by the Newspapers as "The Rugeley Poisoner"
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| Description: | Dr. William Palmer of Rugeley in Staffordshire, was hanged outside Stafford Gaol on 14th June 1856. He was christened by the Newspapers as 'The Rugeley Poisoner' and 'The Prince of Poisoners'. But was he a serial killer or the victim of a miscarriage of justice? Read all the facts and rumours on this web site and then judge for yourself. |
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