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Graham Frederick YoungEnglish serial killer.
Date of Birth: 07.09.1947
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Content:
- Biography of Graham Frederick Young
- Early Life and Experiments
- Arrest and Imprisonment
- Second Arrest and Death
Biography of Graham Frederick Young
Graham Frederick Young, also known as the 'Teacup Poisoner,' was an English serial killer who preferred using poisons in his deadly activities. Born in Neasden, north London, Young was fascinated by the idea of poisons from a young age and the various effects they have on living organisms.

Early Life and Experiments
In 1961, at the age of 14, Young began experimenting with toxic substances, using his own relatives as guinea pigs and causing serious health issues for them. He managed to accumulate a significant stock of antimony and atropine, purchasing them in small quantities under the pretense of school science experiments.
In 1962, Young's stepmother, Molly, died from poisoning, and he continued his experiments on his father, sister, and classmates. Suspicions began to arise in his aunt Winnie, who was well aware of his fascination with chemistry and toxic substances. Young himself also experienced health problems, sometimes forgetting which food he had poisoned and becoming a victim of his own experiments. Eventually, he was sent to a psychiatrist and then into the hands of law enforcement.
Arrest and Imprisonment
Young was arrested on May 23, 1962. He confessed to attempting to murder his father, sister, and friend, but his involvement in the stepmother's death could not be proven as her body had already been cremated. He spent nine years out of his initial 15-year sentence in a psychiatric hospital, where he was believed to have been cured. During his time there, Young had access to a substantial collection of medical poisons, which further enriched his knowledge in this area. He even conducted experiments on other patients and staff members.
Upon his release in 1971, Young secured a job in a scientific laboratory that supplied military infrared lenses. The production of these lenses involved several useful substances for Young, and soon his supervisor, Bob Egle, died from an unknown illness. The disease gradually spread throughout the team, with Young primarily poisoning his colleagues through tea. In just a few months, he poisoned a total of 70 people, resulting in two deaths. The first victim was Bob Egle, and several months later, another colleague named Fred Biggs ended up in the hospital due to Young's actions.
Second Arrest and Death
Young was arrested again largely due to his own carelessness. He had asked a doctor about the possibilities of thallium poisoning, revealing his interest in toxic chemicals. Ultimately, one of his colleagues informed the police about the suspicious behavior, and investigators found records of Young's past activities. On November 21, 1971, the poisoner was apprehended. In addition to poisons, a detailed diary was found in his belongings. In this diary, Young meticulously recorded the doses of poison he administered to his colleagues, their effects, and future plans (including a list of potential victims). He later tried to convince the court that the diary was purely fictional, intended for a work of art, but this did not save him from a life sentence.
Young died in prison, officially from a heart attack. However, there are suspicions that his fellow inmates assisted in his exit from life.