Penelope Meneghini

Penelope Meneghini, known as the 'Poisoner of Paliano', was a notorious figure in late 19th-century Italy, infamous for orchestrating the murders of her first husband, William Jones, and her lover, Augusto D'Ottavi. After the death of her first husband, Penelope married Mario Carnevali, with whom she conspired to eliminate her lover when he refused to kill her husband. Her story is marked by themes of love, betrayal, and crime, ultimately leading to her life sentence for her involvement in these heinous acts.