William Palmer of Rugeley – Saintly Billy or Mass Murderer

Name: William Palmer of Rugeley – Saintly Billy or Mass Murderer
Start: 2027-04-22T19:00:00.000+01:00
End: 2027-04-22T20:00:00.000+01:00
Location: Erasmus Darwin House

Date

Thursday 22 April 2027 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location

Erasmus Darwin House

Erasmus Darwin House,, Beacon Street,, Lichfield, Stafforshire, WS13 7AD

About

A talk by Steve Booth
Dr William Palmer, better known as the Rugeley Poisoner. was convicted in 1856 for murder.
Born in Rugeley executed at Stafford Prison. Gambling, Strychnine, and Victorian Killer all contributed to his downfall.
Who was William Palmer and what lead to his heinous crimes?