The Blackpool Poisoner / Sarah Ann Ricketts / Louisa Merrifield - Part 3

Louisa and Alfred Merrifield were jointly accused of murdering their landlady and employer, Sarah Ann Ricketts. Yet, as the trial unfolded—and Alfred took the stand after his wife—it became clear that they were not being treated equally. In this third and final instalment, we delve into the stark divide in how their stories ended: one concluded in the courtroom, while the other’s life was hanging in the balance… (Part 3 of 3).*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***   This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna FittonNarration, additional audio editing and mixing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comMUSIC: The Diary by CJ0 Pursuit Of Wonder by Caleb Etheridge Apex Program by Cody Martin Asylum by Cody Martin Every Life Matters by Cody Martin Half Empty by Cody Martin Illusion by Cody Martin Loaves & Fish by Cody Martin Sabotage by Cody Martin Wolgrim by Cody Martin Rising Sun by Colossus Reclaim by Michael Briguglio Memories Of Future Events by Hill Unexpected Turn by Moments Sleep by Stephen Keech Stolen Moments by Salon Dijon Left For Dead by Wastelander No Escape by Wicked Cinema The Lantern by Wicked Cinema SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsWe’re running a brief listener survey. As a thank you, completing it gives you the chance to win one of three signed copies of the They Walk Among Us book: https://bit.ly/theywalkamongussurvey2026  Thanks!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.