This episode delves into the captivating and scandalous case of Madeline Smith, a young woman in 1850s Glasgow whose secret love affair with Pierre Emile L'Angelier ended in a mysterious arsenic poisoning. As we explore the social expectations and legal complexities of Victorian Scotland, we uncover how Madeline navigated a world that restricted her choices. The subsequent trial, filled with sensational letters and a controversial 'not proven' verdict, left a lasting impact on her life and society's perception. This case remains a poignant tale about forbidden love, societal pressures, and the enduring mystery surrounding its unresolved questions.

00:00 Introduction to the Victorian Scandal

00:40 Setting the Scene: 1850s Glasgow

01:08 Madeline's Secret Affair with Pierre Emile Langeleur

01:55 The Love Triangle and Rising Tensions

02:38 The Tragic Death of Langeleur

02:54 The Sensational Trial

04:40 The Verdict: Not Proven

05:15 Life After the Scandal

06:16 Madeline Smith's Legacy

About Crime Time Inc.

Season 5 of Crime Time Inc. broadens its reach across two sides of the Atlantic.

This season features cases from Scotland and across the wider UK — rooted in real investigative experience — alongside deep dives into some of the most infamous murder cases in American history.

Hosted by former detectives Simon and Tom, with experience in both the UK and the United States, including time working alongside the FBI, the show strips away sensationalism to explain how crime and justice really work.

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