Where medicine meets mystery—and murder.
Hosted by Dr. Meredith Beavin, a pharmacist with a passion for true crime, and her wife, Andy, an aesthetician with a sharp wit, The Medicine Murders delves into real-life cases of murder involving prescription medications, overdoses, and rogue medical professionals.
Each episode unravels chilling stories while educating listeners on the science behind the drugs involved—how they work, their intended purpose, and the dangers of misuse. With compelling storytelling, expert insights, and a touch of humor, The Medicine Murders offers a fresh and fascinating perspective on true crime.
Tune in for your weekly dose of intrigue, where every case is a deadly prescription. Follow us for updates, bonus content, and full source details in the show notes.
Murder. Medicine. Mystery.
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Where medicine meets mystery—and murder.
Hosted by Dr. Meredith Beavin, a pharmacist with a passion for true crime, and her wife, Andy, an aesthetician with a sharp wit, The Medicine Murders delves into real-life cases of murder involving prescription medications, overdoses, and rogue medical professionals.
Each episode unravels chilling stories while educating listeners on the science behind the drugs involved—how they work, their intended purpose, and the dangers of misuse. With compelling storytelling, expert insights, and a touch of humor, The Medicine Murders offers a fresh and fascinating perspective on true crime.
Tune in for your weekly dose of intrigue, where every case is a deadly prescription. Follow us for updates, bonus content, and full source details in the show notes.
Murder. Medicine. Mystery.
This is The Medicine Murders.
Episode 2 - Kenneth Barlow and the First Insulin Murder
The Medicine Murders
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Episode 2 - Kenneth Barlow and the First Insulin Murder
In Episode 2, we examine the Kenneth Barlow case, a groundbreaking story from 1957 England. Kenneth Barlow, a trusted nurse, used his medical knowledge to murder his pregnant wife, Betty, by injecting her with insulin. This shocking crime became the first documented murder conviction involving insulin and forever changed the field of forensic toxicology.
This episode is dedicated to Diabetes Awareness Month, highlighting the dual nature of insulin—its life-saving importance and its potential for harm when misused.
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References:
Marks, V., & Richmond, C. (2008). Kenneth Barlow: the first documented case of murder by insulin. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 101(1), 19-21.SAGE Journals
"Medicine: The Imperfect Crime." TIME, September 8, 1958.Time
"Kenneth Barlow | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers." Murderpedia
The Medicine Murders
Where medicine meets mystery—and murder.
Hosted by Dr. Meredith Beavin, a pharmacist with a passion for true crime, and her wife, Andy, an aesthetician with a sharp wit, The Medicine Murders delves into real-life cases of murder involving prescription medications, overdoses, and rogue medical professionals.
Each episode unravels chilling stories while educating listeners on the science behind the drugs involved—how they work, their intended purpose, and the dangers of misuse. With compelling storytelling, expert insights, and a touch of humor, The Medicine Murders offers a fresh and fascinating perspective on true crime.
Tune in for your weekly dose of intrigue, where every case is a deadly prescription. Follow us for updates, bonus content, and full source details in the show notes.
Murder. Medicine. Mystery.
This is The Medicine Murders.
