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.
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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.
When medicine turns into a murder weapon, even the most trusted doctor can become the ultimate threat. In this episode of The Medicine Murders, we uncover the chilling true crime story of Dr. Richard J. Schmidt, a respected Louisiana physician whose twisted need for control led to an unprecedented act of biological warfare.
This groundbreaking case shocked the world and changed forensic science forever. Using cutting-edge viral RNA sequencing, investigators unraveled a horrifying tale of obsession, betrayal, and a crime carried out with surgical precision.
Join us as we explore:🔬 The calculated plan involving an HIV- and hepatitis C-contaminated syringe⚖️ The groundbreaking forensic science that exposed the truth💔 Janice Trahan’s harrowing fight for survival—and for justice
Stay tuned for our signature Talk Nerdy segment, where we explain how HIV works, its impact on the immune system, and how science has advanced in the fight against this deadly virus.
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📧 Case tips or personal stories? Email us—contact info and sources are in the show notes.
Listen now — because in the hands of the wrong person, even medicine can become a weapon.
Sources
Wikipedia - Richard J. Schmidt Case Overviewhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_J._Schmidt
The New York Times - Landmark HIV Forensic Case Coveragehttps://www.nytimes.com (Search for articles on Dr. Richard J. Schmidt's trial and forensic breakthrough)
CNN Archives - Legal Case Reportshttps://www.cnn.com (Search for Richard J. Schmidt HIV trial)
Baylor College of Medicine - Forensic Science Studieshttps://www.bcm.edu (Research articles on viral RNA sequencing)
The Journal of Forensic Sciences - Case Analysis and Use of Viral RNA Sequencinghttps://onlinelibrary.wiley.com (Search for HIV forensic case reports)
Science Direct - Molecular Virology and Forensic Applicationshttps://www.sciencedirect.com
FindLaw Legal Database - Trial Summaries and Court Transcriptshttps://www.findlaw.com (Search for court documents on Louisiana v. Richard J. Schmidt)
Louisiana Supreme Court Archives - Case Fileshttps://www.lasc.org
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.
