From 1877 to 1892, Dr. Thomas Neill Cream murdered seven women, all prostitutes or patients seeking abortions,
in England and North America. A Prescription for Murder begins with Angus McLaren's vividly detailed story of the
killings. Using press reports and police dossiers, McLaren investigates the links between crime and respectability
to reveal a remarkable range of Victorian sexual tensions and fears. McLaren explores how the roles of murderer
and victim were created, and how similar tensions might contribute to the onslaught of serial killing in today's
society.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Dramatis Personae
Introduction Pt. 1: The Crimes
1: The Time and Place
2: The Murders
3: The Police
4: The Suspect
5: The Trial
