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The 519 Podcast presents: the Lambeth Poisoner

In 1879, Dr. Thomas Niell Cream was suspected in the suspicious death of Catharine Gardener in London, Ontario. What officials didn’t know was that Dr. Cream was known as the Lambeth Poisoner, responsible for 10 more deaths across the globe.

On this episode of the ‘519 Podcast’, we look at the Victorian serial killer Thomas Niell Cream and discuss his life in Ontario. 

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Lambton OPP search for theft suspect. July 2025. (Photo courtesy of Lambton OPP)

OPP investigate Petrolia theft

Provincial police are asking for help to identify a suspect accused of stealing alcohol from a Petrolia business on Fletcher Street.

Sarnia police are asking for help to identify a theft suspect. July 2025. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)

Sarnia police look to identify theft suspect

Police said the suspect rummaged through five unlocked vehicles on July 10 and stole items such as sunglasses, cosmetics, gift cards, loose change, and a wallet that contained debit and credit cards.

Crash at Wellington Street and Finch Drive, April 21, 2025. Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service.

Criminal charges laid in April collision

On April 21 at around 4:40 a.m., a vehicle slammed into the traffic lights at the intersection of Finch Drive and Wellington Street and rolled, landing on its roof.