Death And Gardening

Chelsea & Jenny

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Plants are lovely but can also be deadly. Join Chelsea and Jenny as we cover the stories of people who used the darker side of botany to their advantage.

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The Murders of William & Patricia Wycherley | True Crime | Death & Gardening Podcast

A missing couple. A quiet English neighborhood. A garden hiding a deadly secret. When William and Patricia Wycherley vanished from their home in Mansfield, investigators uncovered a chilling truth buried just steps away. In this episode, we examine the shocking murders of William and Patricia Wycherley, the investigation that exposed the truth, and the disturbing role a backyard garden played in one of Britain’s most unsettling true crime cases. Socials: Jenny - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jensteriffic Chelsea - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ch3llx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deathandgardening

25 min
FEB 2

The Richmond Murder: Kate Webster, a Missing Skull, and a Link to David Attenborough

What does an infamous Victorian-era murder have to do with Sir David Attenborough? More than you’d expect. In this episode of the Death & Gardening Podcast, Jenny and Chelsea dive into the Richmond Murder of 1879 and the disturbing case of Kate Webster — a habitual liar, impersonator, and killer whose story resurfaces more than a century later in an unexpected connection to a modern broadcasting legend. From a missing skull and a local pub to identity theft and Victorian London crime, this episode explores how one of Britain’s most infamous historical murders still echoes today. Socials: Jenny - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jensteriffic Chelsea - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ch3llx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deathandgardening

46 min
JAN 26

The Seven Cleopatras - A History of Violence, Marriage, and Poison

This week we take a dive deep back into Egyptian history and revisit the incestuous and often violent familial line of the seven Cleopatras, culminating with the most famous (and poison obsessed) Cleopatra VII. Socials: Chelsea - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ch3llx Jenny - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jensteriffic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deathandgardening

44 min
JAN 20

Socrates - Ancient Philosophy, Tyranny, and Hemlock

This week we take a minor departure from our normal topics to cover the life and poisonous death of the Father of Philosophy, Socrates. Unliked by his peers and beloved by his students, Socrates challenged the status quo in ways that eventually led to his untimely demise with a hemlock tea. We cover a bit of Greek history, explore some uncomfortable parallels between ancient tyrants and the modern world, and visit some of the few details that have survived about his trial. Socials: Chelsea - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ch3llx Jenny - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jensteriffic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deathandgardening

54 min
JAN 13

A Bucket of Nightshade - The Uses and Dangers of Belladonna

A pretty yet deadly plant, Chelsea and Jenny dive into the world of Nightshade. Is it all bad? Can this deadly weed be redeemed? Socials: Chelsea - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ch3llx Jenny - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jensteriffic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deathandgardening

30 min
JAN 5

The Wimbledon Poisoner - Dr. George Henry Lamson

In Victorian England, one poisoning case shocked the public and reshaped how murder was prosecuted. Dr. George Henry Lamson—later known as The Wimbledon Poisoner—was a trained physician whose knowledge of toxicology placed him at the center of a mysterious and deadly crime. When a young man died after a sudden illness, investigators uncovered a chilling trail involving aconitine, medical expertise, and calculated deception. This episode explores the true story behind one of Britain’s most infamous poisoners, the forensic evidence that sealed his fate, and how trust in science became a deadly vulnerability. Socials: Chelsea - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ch3llx Jenny - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jensteriffic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deathandgardening

23 min
12/29/2025

Rosary Peas - Deadly Jewelry

They’re small, brightly colored, and often used as jewelry, but inside lies one of the most lethal toxins known to mankind. From ornamental beads to instruments of assassination, Abrus precatorius has quietly crossed the line between beauty and death. In this episode, we explore how rosary peas have been weaponized, the science behind their deadly reputation, and the thin margin between harmless display and fatal intent. Socials: Chelsea - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ch3llx Jenny - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jensteriffic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deathandgardening

24 min
12/22/2025

Forensic Botany - The Case of Mark Bogan

When a young woman’s body was found in the Arizona desert in 1992, the trail seemed cold, until investigators noticed something an ordinary suspect couldn’t deny: plants. In a case that would rewrite forensic history, tiny seeds found in a pickup truck told a story no witness could. This is the chilling true account of how Mark Bogan became the first person convicted using plant DNA, where a crime scene’s greenery spoke louder than any alibi. Socials: Chelsea - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ch3llx Jenny - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jensteriffic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deathandgardening

28 min
12/15/2025

A Deadly Beef Wellington - The Case of Erin Patterson

A family lunch. A classic dish. A meal meant to bring people together, until it didn’t. When several guests fell violently ill after eating a homemade Beef Wellington, investigators were forced to confront a chilling possibility: the danger wasn’t accidental. This episode traces the unsettling events surrounding Erin Patterson, the lethal power of Death cap mushrooms, and how an ordinary gathering became the center of an international true-crime mystery. Socials: Chelsea - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ch3llx Jenny - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jensteriffic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deathandgardening

45 min
12/08/2025

Insurance Fraud, Poison & Failure - Henri Girard

A charming insurance man, a string of suspicious deaths, and a secret recipe that turned dinners into deadly traps. When investigators finally pulled at the thread behind Henri Girard’s polished life, they uncovered a ruthless scheme that blurred science and malice. This episode peels back the veneer of civility to reveal how one man weaponized trust and escaped the guillotine on his own terms. Socials: Chelsea - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ch3llx Jenny - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jensteriffic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@deathandgardening

43 min
12/08/2025

Dr. X Killings - The Mario Jascalevich Case

Socials: Chelsea - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ch3llx Jenny - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jensteriffic Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@deathandgardening

27 min
12/08/2025

Mushroom Murder - The David Fouts Case

A respected Indiana man turns up dead in a ditch — and the truth behind what happened is stranger, darker, and more calculated than anyone expected. Poisonous mushrooms, a shifting story, and a trail of contradictions pull investigators into a case where every answer sparks a new question. This is the chilling unraveling of the death of David Fouts… and the secret someone hoped would stay buried. Socials: Chelsea - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ch3llx Jenny - Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jensteriffic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deathandgardening Sources: Katrina Louise Fouts v. State of Indiana KIRO7 - Indiana woman, family friend poisoned husband with deadly mushroom, police say Snapped - Katrina Fouts

33 min

12 Episodes

Plants are lovely but can also be deadly. Join Chelsea and Jenny as we cover the stories of people who used the darker side of botany to their advantage.

Creator

Chelsea & Jenny
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

12
Rating

Explicit
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