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In this episode of The Wild Wild Death, we delve into the curious case of Minnie Wallace Walkup, a teenage bride whose wealthy husband suddenly dropped dead just a month into their marriage. Was it the aphrodisiac he was taking, or did Minnie have a more hands-on approach to becoming a wealthy widow? With arsenic, strychnine, and a suspiciously timed death, this tale of love, poison, and courtroom drama will have you wondering if Minnie was just unlucky—or a master of the marital exit strategy.

If you'd like to learn more about the history behind this episode of The Wild Wild Death, check out the information below:

• https://www.grunge.com/1356474/minnie-wallace-teen-accused-of-killing-husband-1885/
• https://bayoujustice.com/2024/02/minnie-wallace-gold-digger-or-murderess/
• https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/169506226/minnie-estelle-keating
• https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-des-moines-register-minnie-wallace-w/18279321/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=AhaKyRTT54I
• The Adventuress: Murder, Blackmail, and Confidence Games in the Gilded Age (McConnell, 2010)

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