Sydney 1952... What turned women into cold-blooded killers?
Sydney, the early 1950's... a city in the grip of a deadly crime wave. In just over a year more than one hundred people were poisoned. Most of the killers were women. Recipe For Murder tells the true story of three notorious poisoners; Yvonne Fletcher, Caroline Grills and Veronica Monty. The 52 minute film combines gritty archive with stunning film noir re-enactments and interviews with witnesses. Narrated by Dan Wyllie in classic pulp crime style, the film dramatically reveals the unique ingredients that created a Recipe For Murder.
Detective Don Ferguson
Detective Sergeant Fredrick Krahe
Yvonne Fletcher
Veronica Monty
Caroline Grills
Narrator
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