Unforgotten CasebookThe cases. The books. The screen stories.Alabama, United States · 1975–1987
The story behind Poisoned Blood
Audrey Marie Hilley poisoned her husband, Frank, with arsenic and later poisoned her daughter, Carol, who survived. Medical testing helped expose the Alabama crimes. Hilley fled while awaiting trial and lived under false identities before being caught. The case became known for both the family poisonings and the elaborate deception that followed.
Content note: violence, abuse, or loss. Linked material may contain graphic descriptions. Screen dramatizations may change events and dialogue.
Alabama, United States. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.
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Scripted stories and fictional inspirations. Scenes, characters, and dialogue can differ from the record.
1991 · dramatized TV film
A dramatized screen interpretation of this case. Compare it with the nonfiction account; characters, dialogue, and chronology may differ. Check the listing for regional availability.
Viewing options & film details ↗Philip E. Ginsburg
A nonfiction account of this case. See the linked edition for publication details and available formats.
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1991 · dramatized TV film
A dramatized screen interpretation of this case. Compare it with the nonfiction account; characters, dialogue, and chronology may differ. Check the listing for regional availability.
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New material will appear here after editorial review.Original newspaper coverage, hosted by Newspapers.com. Read each article in the context of its publication date; later findings may differ. Full-page access may require sign-in.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer · 1983-06-04 · Page 2
A reporter describes local interest in the trial and the events that brought Hilley to court.
Published during the trial, before its outcome.
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Once Upon A Crime
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released June 29, 2026. About 52 minutes.
Listen to the episodeLOVE MURDER
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released May 19, 2021. About 107 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMile Higher
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released March 23, 2022. About 47 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime Campfire
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released October 2, 2020. About 51 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime All The Time
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released August 21, 2023. About 73 minutes.
Listen to the episodeWomen and Crime
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released August 4, 2020. About 38 minutes.
Listen to the episodeWomen and Crime
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released August 15, 2025. About 43 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCrack House Chronicles
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released December 29, 2025. About 56 minutes.
Listen to the episodeScary Mysteries
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released August 22, 2018. About 13 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime Brewery
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released August 28, 2018. About 90 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime Guys
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released February 10, 2021. About 75 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMurder In America
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released September 9, 2022. About 64 minutes.
Listen to the episodeKiller Stories with Harvey Guillén
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released May 4, 2026. About 39 minutes.
Listen to the episodeUnlawful Acts
Podcast coverage of the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Released August 20, 2026. About 46 minutes.
Listen to the episodeOutside blogs, personal essays, and creator write-ups. These reflect each author’s perspective. Check publication dates and compare claims with reporting and court records.
Criminal Misconduct · Blog / essay
An outside blog or essay discussing Audrey Marie Hilley. Read the author’s analysis alongside the dated reporting and court sources in this case guide. Some publishers require a subscription.
Read the blog or essayTrue Crime Stories · Blog / essay
An outside blog or essay discussing Audrey Marie Hilley. Read the author’s analysis alongside the dated reporting and court sources in this case guide. Some publishers require a subscription.
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Internet Archive · Library record · 1987
Philip E. GInsburg. A library catalog record for a book connected with Audrey Marie Hilley. The record may offer a preview or borrowing options; full reading access is not guaranteed.
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The state supreme court’s review of legal issues arising from Audrey Marie Hilley’s murder and attempted-murder prosecution.
The appellate court’s account of the Hilley poisoning prosecution and its analysis of the evidence and trial issues.
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07Social Media
9 itemsCase videos, posts, family pages, and creator communities. Creator channels and groups cover multiple cases; each includes a link to the relevant episode. Facebook or TikTok may require sign-in, and groups may require membership approval. Community opinions are separate from verified reporting.
Oxygen
Marie Hilley Was A 'Master Of Deceit' | Snapped Highlights | Oxygen
Episode recap or excerpt from Oxygen covering the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Length: 17:03.
Watch on YouTubeTrue Crime Brewery
Poisonous: Audrey Marie Hilley
Video from True Crime Brewery covering the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Length: 1:27:54.
Watch on YouTubeOnce Upon A Crime | True Crime
Episode 056: Sick and Murdered: Marie Hilley - Part 1
Video from Once Upon A Crime | True Crime covering the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Length: 1:26:42.
Watch on YouTubeWomen and Crime Podcast
Audrey Marie Hilley
Video from Women and Crime Podcast covering the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Length: 36:37.
Watch on YouTubeTrue Crime Guys
#125 The Black Widow, Audrey Marie Hilley
Video from True Crime Guys covering the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Length: 1:15:11.
Watch on YouTubeFilmRise True Crime
Unsolved Mysteries with Robert Stack - Season 4, Episode 23 - Full Episode
Full episode or film as labeled by the publisher from FilmRise True Crime covering the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Length: 47:43.
Watch on YouTubeThe New Detectives
Tainted Trust | FULL EPISODE | The New Detectives
Full episode or film as labeled by the publisher from The New Detectives covering the Audrey Marie Hilley case. Length: 50:48.
Watch on YouTubeTikTok · Creator channel
Crack House Chronicles — TikTok channel
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Ep. 296 Audrey Marie Hilley - Wife, Mother, Murderer.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
Visit the TikTok channelFacebook · Creator channel
Crack House Chronicles — Facebook page
Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Ep. 296 Audrey Marie Hilley - Wife, Mother, Murderer.” This creator channel covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. The platform may ask you to sign in.
Visit the Facebook page