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To others, in his own words, he is a combination Guy Fawkes and Trotsky, a "reincarnation of Palmer, the Poisoner."

From Time Magazine Archive

"The Poisoner and the Detectives" is a well-known bit of detective experience, which, when read, will be recognized by any one who ever takes an interest in crime, and the bringing to justice its perpetrators.

From Mississippi Outlaws and the Detectives Don Pedro and the Detectives; Poisoner and the Detectives by Pinkerton, Allan

Maggie had read in some old bound volume at home a very gruesome account of the "Life and Misdeeds of Mr. Palmer, the Rugeley Poisoner."

From The Captives by Walpole, Hugh, Sir

The Poisoner with some three or four Mutes, comes in again, seeming to lament with her.

From Hamlet by Shakespeare, William

I heard her say: "Poisoner, go back to your room."

From The Legacy of Cain by Collins, Wilkie