The Medicine Murders
Welcome to The Medicine Murders, where true crime meets medical insight. Join Dr. Meredith Beavin, a seasoned pharmacist, and her wife, Andy, an aesthetician, as they unravel chilling murder cases connected to prescription drugs, poisonings, and healthcare gone wrong. In each episode, they explore a shocking crime—digging into the backgrounds of victims and perpetrators, the twisted plots, and the role that common (and not-so-common) medications play. Along the way, you’ll also get a dose of medical education, learning about these drugs’ typical uses, side effects, and what happens when they turn deadly. If you love true crime and want to uncover the dark side of medicine, The Medicine Murders will have you hooked from the first listen.
Episodes
Lethal injection was meant to be a humane execution method, but when the drugs don’t work as intended, it can turn into a prolonged nightmare. In this episode of The Medicine Murders, Dr. Meredith Beavin and cohost Andy explore two of the most horrifying botched execution; Clayton Lockett, who woke up mid-execution, and Joseph Wood, who gasped for air over 600 times before dying. We break down the history of execution methods, the ...
Welcome to The Medicine Murders, the podcast where true crime meets pharmacology.
In this episode, we unravel the horrifying case of Dr. Harold Shipman—a trusted physician who became one of history’s most prolific serial killers. Over two decades, Shipman used his medical authority to quietly take the lives of at least 215 patients, exploiting the very trust that defines the doctor-patient relationship.
...In this gripping episode of The Medicine Murders, we explore a case that shook the medical and legal world—the 1998 Wyoming murder-suicide committed by Donald Schell just 48 hours after starting the antidepressant Paxil (paroxetine).
Was this a tragic consequence of untreated mental illness, or did the medication itself play a role? We dive deep into: 🔬 How SSRIs work and their impact on brain chemistry ⚖️ The landmark lawsuit aga...
In this episode of The Medicine Murders, host Dr. Meredith Beavin unravels the chilling case of Kristin Rossum, the brilliant toxicologist whose knowledge of deadly substances became her downfall. What began as a love story between Kristin and Greg de Villers ended in betrayal, addiction, and murder. With a trail of red rose petals, a deadly dose of fentanyl, and a web of lies, this case shocked the nation. Plus, we dive into t...
In this episode of The Medicine Murders, Dr. Meredith Beavin takes us back to Victorian England for a chilling Christmas Eve tale. Sarah Ann French, trapped in a loveless marriage and longing for freedom, baked an onion pie with a deadly twist—arsenic. Her crime shocked her small village and became a landmark case in forensic history. Join us as we unravel the events leading to this infamous murder, the groundbreaking Marsh Test th...
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...
This week on The Medicine Murders, we explore the life of Clara Winnicki, Switzerland’s first female pharmacist. Learn how she broke barriers, developed groundbreaking treatments, and faced systemic injustice. Discover her forgotten legacy and its lasting impact on modern pharmacy.
📜 Sources Mentioned in This Episode:
Ebers Papyrus and Ancient Egyptian Remedies
In this chilling episode of The Medicine Murders, Dr. Meredith Beavin and her co-host Andy dive into the case of Heather Pressdee. Explore the disturbing details of her actions, the heartbreaking impact on victims and families, and the crucial role of healthcare ethics in preventing such tragedies.
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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 ...
In our first episode of The Medicine Murders, we dive into the disturbing story of Betty Bowman, whose untimely death was allegedly caused by a potent drug more commonly associated with treating gout.
Join Dr. Meredith Beavin and her co-host, Andy, as they uncover the twists and turns in Betty's life, the chilling details of the crime, and the mysterious role colchicine played. After exploring the case, we'll break down what colchi...
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