This fascinating site explores the myth and reality behind the conviction and execution in 1856 of William Palmer - the Rugeley Poisoner. Using graphic reconstruction and academic research the pages tell a fascinating story of murder - and possibly a sad tale of miscarriage of justice. Part of Staffordshire Learning Net and the Staffordshire Multimedia Archive, a new local authority-funded web project.Above, Death mask of Palmer.
http://www.staffspasttrack.org.uk/exhibit/palmer/default.htm
