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Not Proven!

Created by ArleneRimmer

Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Women Who Kill
Not Proven game quiz
"Madeline Smith gained a certain notoriety because the verdict at the murder trial came back as 'Not Proven'. The Scottish jury obviously believed she was guilty, but the prosecution did not prove the fact beyond a shadow of a doubt."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. The victim was known as Emile, but what was his given name?
    Emile Pierre Langlier
    Pierre Emile Langlier
    Emile Pierre de la Croix
    Pierre Emile de la Croix


2. Both Emile and Madeline were the eldest children in their respective families, and each had the same number of siblings. How many siblings did they each have?
    four
    three
    six
    one


3. When did Madeline and Emile meet?
    Summer 1902
    Spring 1855
    Autumn 1834
    Winter 1876


4. By what nickname did Emile know Madeline?
    Scotty
    Lover
    Mimi
    Pumpkin


5. Did Madeline ever entertain Emile in her family's home?
    Yes
    No


6. During the time that Madeline was seeing Emile, she was introduced to an eligible suitor, William Minnoch. He was a friend of her father's, and the couple got engaged. By what name did Madeline call him which upset Emile?
    Bobby
    Ochhy
    Sailor
    Billy


7. What did Madeline buy at the apothecary's shop which was to lead to her being put on trial for murder?
    powered lead
    cyanide
    arsenic
    prussic acid


8. How many times did Madeline purchase this poison in the last thirty days of Emile's life?
    three times
    once
    twice
    four times


9. Emile was to have two post mortems (autopsies) within a week of his death, but how long was it before Madeline was arrested for his murder?
    4 years after his death
    19 days after his death
    82 days after his death
    2 years after his death


10. What were the very last words Madeline ever said on the subject of the murder of her lover?
    'Not guilty.'
    'They never found out.'
    'I did it.'
    'It was Mary Perry.'


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