In this episode, we examine the chilling case of Martha Rendell, a woman whose crimes shocked Australia in the early 1900s. Known for exploiting her position within a family, Rendell carried out a series of calculated poisonings that ultimately led to her conviction and execution. We unpack the investigation, the societal context, and the legacy of one of Australia’s lesser-known serial killers.

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