March 28, 2019
46: Patricide, thy name is Marie
My fault is past. But, O, what form of prayer
Can serve my turn? Forgive me my foul murder?
These words, from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, spurred a confession from a teenage murderess. Sixteen year old Marie Robards, of Fort Worth Texas, poisoned her own...
My fault is past. But, O, what form of prayer
Can serve my turn? Forgive me my foul murder?
These words, from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, spurred a confession from a teenage murderess. Sixteen year old Marie Robards, of Fort Worth Texas, poisoned her own father, because she preferred to live with her beloved mother.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/46-patricide-thy-name-is-marie
Suggested *fictional* reading: Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott -- it is a novel based on Marie's case. I enjoyed it so much after researching this episode.
Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley
Researched by Erica Kelley
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio
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Can serve my turn? Forgive me my foul murder?
These words, from Shakespeare’s Hamlet, spurred a confession from a teenage murderess. Sixteen year old Marie Robards, of Fort Worth Texas, poisoned her own father, because she preferred to live with her beloved mother.
Sources: https://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/46-patricide-thy-name-is-marie
Suggested *fictional* reading: Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott -- it is a novel based on Marie's case. I enjoyed it so much after researching this episode.
Written, hosted, produced by Erica Kelley
Researched by Erica Kelley
Original Graphic Art by Coley Horner
Original Music by Rob Harrison-Gamma Radio
Merch | Donate | In the Media:
https://southernfriedtruecrime.com
@southfriedtruth (Twitter) @southernfriedtruecrime (Insta)
https://www.facebook.com/southernfriedtruecrime
https://www.youtube.com/southernfriedtruecrime
This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2975465/advertisement
