{"podcast":{"title":"Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast","slug":"foul-play-a-historical-true-crime-podcast-51278","podcast_index_feed_id":51278,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/4cf5f57c-0bea-454e-8dc3-f263c362d278","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/foulplay","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/2/16/21/cbfd1140-ea5b-4393-97e9-8f2f9ac2f953_00-main-artwork-original.jpg","author":"Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins","episode_count":315,"summary":"Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. Foul Play is a historical true crime podcast that investigates the most chilling murder cases from the 1800s and early 1900s across the United States and the United Kingdom. Hosted by investigative crime journalists Shane Waters — who pioneered crime podcasting in 2008 — and Wendy Cee, each season unravels one complete criminal case through original research, court records, and primary source material. This isn't sensationalized true crime. Every season of Foul Play puts victims first — their names, their stories, their humanity — before examining how murder investigations unfolded in an era before modern forensics, when justice was far from guaranteed. From Victorian poisoners in London to Gilded Age killers in America, Foul Play brings historical true crime to life with cinematic storytelling and relentless accuracy. Every fact is verified. Every claim is sourced. Every story is told with the gravity it deserves. New seasons of this historical true crime podcast release throughout the year, with episodes dropping weekly on Tuesdays. Hello, friend. Welcome to Foul Play.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/foul-play-a-historical-true-crime-podcast-51278"},"episode":{"title":"Geneva: The Poisonous Nurse","slug":"geneva-the-poisonous-nurse","published_at":"2025-11-18T10:00:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/foul-play-a-historical-true-crime-podcast-51278/geneva-the-poisonous-nurse","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/foul-play-a-historical-true-crime-podcast-51278","url":"https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/Foulplay/","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/554fd49d-f0c8-4636-9e3c-7131828658f9/stream.mp3","summary":"On a warm June day in 1868, the vibrant streets of Geneva were struck by the nerve-chilling act of a nurse... The nurse was known for her guiding hand, yet within her grip lurked poison and peril. In Geneva's boarding houses, a deadly pattern unfurled as inhabitants, one by one, fell prey to her lethal touch. The notorious poisoner remained undetected, her crime wave a blight on Switzerland's serene facade. In Season 36 of Foul Play, journeys are made through sinister corridors of history. Episode 9 scrutinizes how a caregiver's betrayal juxtaposed with the solace they're meant to provide. Her victims encompassed the wide spectrum of lodgers seeking refuge and recovery at these Geneva sanctuaries. Among them, a young woman, full of promise and vitality, whose dreams dissolved in her nurse's care. Her presence was a breath of fresh air, yet her sudden demise cast long shadows over her potential-filled journey. The ramifications of this nurse's actions penetrated deep, creating ripples of fear within Geneva's hospitality landscape. Her story exemplifies the catastrophic breach of trust when those tasked with healing wield power for harm, challenging the community's sense of security. Living through limited scientific insight, detectives struggled with tracing her subterfuge. Forensic limitations meant reliance on circumstantial evidence—a laborious collation of symptoms and the trail of poisoned fare. But ultimately, long hours of dogged pursuit yielded a resolution to her venomous vendetta. In 1868, Europe was on the brink of scientific advancement yet teetered amidst old-world vulnerabilities. Historical dichotomies were stark as trust and treachery collided in what was perceived to be sanctified environments. This episode invites you to journey into the darkness of tr…","meta_description":"On a warm June day in 1868, the vibrant streets of Geneva were struck by the nerve-chilling act of a nurse... The nurse was known for her guiding hand, ye…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1830,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/foul-play-a-historical-true-crime-podcast-51278/episodes/geneva-the-poisonous-nurse/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/foul-play-a-historical-true-crime-podcast-51278/geneva-the-poisonous-nurse.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}