Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast · Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

Balham, London: The Priory Poisoning Mystery

March 3, 2026·17 min·1 clip

On their wedding night, Charles Bravo revealed he already knew all about Florence's scandalous affair with Dr. Gulley.

This episode introduces the 150-year-old unsolved murder of Victorian barrister Charles Bravo, who was poisoned at his home, The Priory, in Balham. It explores the complex relationships and motives of the three main suspects: his wealthy wife Florence, her former lover Dr. Gulley, and her companion Jane Cox.

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