The "Walter Mitty" Poisoner

David Smith, a former member of the SAS, was due to receive a large sum of money as a company he owned was being sold. David and his partner, Elizabeth, were excited as the windfall meant they could buy their dream home and permanently move in together after a committed long-distance relationship. Life appeared to be going well. That was until Elizabeth suddenly fell ill. She was assessed by doctors and consultants, who broke the news that Elizabeth was likely suffering from the early onset of motor neurone disease. But not everything was as it seemed. Sometimes the sweetest lie is easier to swallow than the bitter truth... *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED ***This episode was researched and written by Benjamin Fitton. Narration, audio editing and production direction also by Benjamin Fitton. Script editing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna Fitton.  More information can be found on our website at http://theywalkamonguspodcast.com For early advert-free access and other extras, visit https://www.patreon.com/TheyWalkAmongUs MUSIC: Anguish by Kevin MacLeodDream Culture by Kevin MacLeodRelaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeodImmersed by Kevin MacLeodFresh Air by Kevin MacLeodMusic featured on this episode can be purchased through iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/kevin-macleod/204264696All music sourced from http://incompetech.com/ and used under an Attribution License - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter - https://twitter.com/TWAU_PodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/theywalkamonguspodcast/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theywalkamonguspodcast/ Acast - https://www.acast.com/theywalkamongus We’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.