The Poisoned Wife
The AustralianWho killed Rosslyn McQueen? The Australian’s Hedley Thomas and Karina Berger investigate the unsolved 1986 murder of a 30-year-old pregnant mother, poisoned with strychnine in her own home in country Victoria, as her toddler played nearby. Rosslyn’s husband, Ray McQueen, told police and ambulance officers she had terminal cancer. But Ros didn’t have cancer and nobody believed she would have taken ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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For the first time, Rosslyn's best friend Wendy's real voice is heard in the podcast.
She has never believed that her friend committed suicide and is sure she met foul play.
Wendy reveals that homicide detectives told her some things in 1987 abo... more
Donna reveals she received a secret letter from Ray after Rosslyn's death.
The then teenager tells Hedley and Karina that she didn't give it to police when they came to her home with a search warrant.
Donna recalls how the letter "freaked her out... more
Former detective Ron Blackshaw breaks his silence to reflect on critical aspects of the police case, 40 years after charging Ray with Ros's murder.
Ray told friends, neighbours, work colleagues and teenager Donna that Ros had cancer and might die.... more
Donna drops a bombshell during her police interview. Two months after Rosslyn's sudden death, Ray asked Donna to live with him in a "husband and wife relationship". Her mother and stepfather are horrified.
Ray tells his friend Evan Doherty that Do... more
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Apple Podcasts5♡i rlly don’t care ♡
Australia4 days ago Another Headley Thomas cracker of a podcast
Podcast Addict54 days agoslatersli@hotmail.com- Disappointed
I’ve listened to most episodes and now I’m suddenly locked out. I log in and get told my account can’t be linked to the podcasts, despite paying for a subscription.
Apple Podcasts1TheBentEditAustralia9 days ago - Slow
I like Hedley’s previous podcasts but this one is incredibly tedious. They go into all the tiny details over and over. And we know what the story is anyway
Apple Podcasts3OkieDonkie
Canada12 days ago - A bit meh
This doesn’t appear to have the same punch as the other Hedley podcasts. 6 episodes in and there doesn’t appear to be any real structure - the episodes jump around a lot covering the same ground and chronology and we haven’t really learned anything new that wasn’t already covered in ep 1. It seems to be suffering from the same drift which featured in the latter part of the Bronwyn pod.
Apple Podcasts3Adski 123
United Kingdom12 days ago
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Apple Podcasts | #180 |  United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #173 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #16 | United Kingdom/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #96 | Canada/True Crime |
Spotify | #22 | Australia/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #2 | Australia/True Crime |
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A deep-dive investigative series that reconstructs a decades-old murder in rural Australia, blending police transcripts, private investigation angles, forensics context, and neighbor testimony. Across episodes, the show foregrounds rival narratives about a husband's potential involvement, complex personal relationships, and the evolving pursuit of truth through archival material and fresh interviews. A distinctive feature is the recurring use of a long-time private investigator who brings new angles to a case that has sparked regional conversations for years, making it feel like a live, ongoing pursuit of justice. The format pairs rigorous documentation with emotional storytelling, making it particularly appealing to true crime enthusiasts,... more
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Recent guests on The Poisoned Wife include:
1. Wendy Beatty
2. Donna Menalek
3. Debbie Weigard
4. Ann (Beulah resident)
5. Ray McQueen
6. Peter Dixon
7. Yvonne Dixon
8. Henry (Dixon neighbor)
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