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Elspeth Kerr: The woman who may have been NZ’s most prolific poisoner

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26 May, 2024 12:00 AM10 mins to read

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Poisoner: Elspeth Kerr’s husband died of a massive Veronal overdose. Photo / Supplied
Poisoner: Elspeth Kerr’s husband died of a massive Veronal overdose. Photo / Supplied

Poisoner: Elspeth Kerr’s husband died of a massive Veronal overdose. Photo / Supplied

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