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 | 8 | Founded | a month ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||
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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
Ray's mother Beryl McQueen tells police they used strychnine to poison foxes on the family farm, where Ray lived for about 25 years.
Ray's first wife Jeanette McQueen makes startling disclosures to police about the tumultuous end of her marriage to... more
Homicide squad detectives rush from Melbourne to Bendigo. They hit the ground running, questioning Donna and Ray within days of one another. Detectives identify contradictions in their accounts, including when Ray denies kissing Donna before Ros's de... more
Documents from the brief of evidence reveal that when police ask Ray McQueen whether he has any idea why his wife died at the kitchen table, he tells them “Yes, she’s had cancer”.
Police decide there are no suspicious circumstances, but her genera... more
A cold case murder by strychnine poisoning of a pregnant mother of one is revived when a suitcase filled with documents is sent to the newsroom by a retired private investigator.
Secrets and lies surrounding the death of Rosslyn McQueen in a small... more
Who killed Rosslyn McQueen?
Join Hedley Thomas, Karina Berger and retired private eye Rex Bakes as they mine dark secrets in Victoria’s gold-rush country. The mysterious 1986 death by poisoning of a 30-year-old mum and her unborn baby has become o... more
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- Sick to death
The same info for four episodes so far all read by AI all very monotone and boring
Apple Podcasts1Maxtopia
Australia11 days ago The dialog in this podcast seems scripted and it's incredibly off-putting.
Podcast Addict322 days agoTara Daktyl- Justice must be served!
Such a horrific way to be murdered. And her child left behind. Pure evil did this. Rosslyn needs justice.
Apple Podcasts5LoveSangriaAustraliaa month ago - Totally amazing!
One episode in and I’m hooked. This is exactly what we’ve come to expect from the team behind it, and I can’t wait for more!
Apple Podcasts5LinKymShazAustraliaa month ago - Where are all the episodes?!?
interesting podcast, but only one episode posted…
Apple Podcasts2realityjo
United Statesa month ago - Another winner
If you killed your wife in the 80s to run off with your teen lover, you better watch out. Hedley will come knocking
Apple Podcasts5WhatswiththevoiceAustraliaa month ago - Rex is awesome
“It’s got more zig zags in it than a crossword puzzle”
Apple Podcasts4molllzzzzzzzzzzzzzzUnited Statesa month ago - Enthralling after one episode!
No surprise really when you look at who’s behind the podcast, but the suitcase and private investigator’s story had me at the first minute. I knew nothing about this case but Hedley and the team have done another amazing job. Highly recommended.
Apple Podcasts5MikefitzmanAustraliaa month ago
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2. Yvonne Dixon
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