A quiet border town, a sudden illness, and a solicitor accused of poisoning both his wife and a rival. This episode examines the Armstrong case and why, even 100 years later, it remains one of Britain’s most debated convictions.

Sources & Further Reading

Stephen Bates, The Poisonous Solicitor (2022)

Martin Beales, The Hay Poisoner: Herbert Rowse Armstrong (2001)

Robin Odell, Exhumation of a Murder (1975)

“Herbert Rowse Armstrong,” The History Room (history-room.co.uk)

Polly Botsford, “The incredible true story of the only solicitor ever to hang for murder,” Legal Cheek (legalcheek.com)

Stephanie Almazan, “Herbert Armstrong,” The Line-Up (the-line-up.com)

Nicola Bryan, “Fresh doubt cast on solicitor’s murder conviction 100 years on,” BBC News (bbc.com)