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Thekla Popov

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Thelka Popov (c. 1812 - 1883) was a nineteenth century Hungarian poisoner. She aided and abetted in the poisoning of more than 100 men.[1] She mostly helped women kill their husbands or boyfriends.[2] She was Romani and was about 70 years old at the time of her arrest.[3]

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  1. ^ Lister, Kate (28 May 2019). "The women who poisoned their husbands". The i Paper. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  2. ^ "A HORRIBLE PROFESSION". Logan Leader. 26 September 1882. p. 2. Retrieved 29 January 2025.
  3. ^ "THE HUSBAND POISONERS OF HUNGARY". The Pilot. Vol. 45, no. 37. 16 September 1882. p. 1. Retrieved 29 January 2025.