Crime Classics

The Lethal Habit of Marquise De Brinvilliers

English · True Crime, Radio

Crime Classics presents dramatized accounts of notorious crimes and the people involved in them. Hosted by Thomas Hyland, the series frames each story as a historical case, drawing listeners into the motives, investigations, and consequences behind real-life criminal events.

The program blends narration with acted scenes and sound effects, moving between the host’s commentary and dramatic reconstructions. Its stories range across different periods and places, often focusing on crimes that became famous for their unusual circumstances or chilling details. This episode concerns the Marquise de Brinvilliers, a French aristocrat remembered for poisoning and murder.

The tone is measured and documentary in style, but the performances give the cases a vivid dramatic edge. Rather than presenting crime as a puzzle alone, the series explores the human choices and historical setting that shaped each case, making it a compelling listen for fans of true crime and classic radio drama.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.