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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)
KEYWORDS:
Minnie Wallace Walkup case
Teenage bride murder
Arsenic and strychnine poisoning
Suspicious death of a wealthy husband
Victorian crime story
Poisoning mystery in marriage
Courtroom drama and deadly romance
True crime historical podcast
Minnie Walkup murder trial
Marital exit strategy by poison
Wealthy widow mystery
Love and poison crime
