Thomas Neill Cream, also known as the Lambeth Poisoner, was a Scottish-Canadian medical doctor and serial killer who poisoned his victims with strychnine. Cream murdered up to ten people in three countries, targeting mostly lower-class women, sex workers and pregnant women seeking abortions. He was convicted and sentenced to death, and was hanged on 15 November 1892.
Thomas Neill Cream, Scottish-Canadian serial killer (born 1850)
On November 15, in the year 1892, Thomas Neill Cream, Scottish-Canadian serial killer (born 1850). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of November 15, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on November 15, 1892 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
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- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 9 October 2026.
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