Murder by the Sea

Season 3 Episode 6: Louisa May Merrifield

A look back at the 1953 poisoning of Blackpool resident 79 year old Sarah Ann Ricketts by her new housekeeper , Louisa May Merrifield aged 49. Lousia was married to a much older man of 71 who was famously described as a simpleton , leaving the jury at Manchester Assizes unable to reach a verdict for his involvement. Louisa however was not so lucky and was dispatched by Albert Pierrepoint who coincidentally had honeymooned in the town.

Genre:

Reality, Crime, Documentary

Seasons:

10

Episodes:

88

Cast:

Nell Darby

Quality:

HD

Duration:

60 min

First Air:

2018

Rating:

6.0