The Dark & Horrifying Crimes of Marie Thérèse Joniaux | Female Serial Killer

[@emanuellakozas3574]

Lessons I have learned watching crime documentaries: 1. Never take out a life insurance policy if your spouse or someone you are close with asks you. 2. Always check for arsenic when you feel sick after eating food from the same person. 🤣🤣🤣

[@johnhenderson131]

Alway a prudent thing to do. Very unlikely they would get away with it in light of today’s forensics but that’s not much comfort after the fact !

[@GoldenBear_]

Another Brief Case phrase that bodes ill: "stomach pains".

[@lowrider81hd]

At age 23: her creditors demanded to be paid back. At age 40: Creditors were concerned about her paying her debt back. Me: who are those creditors, I want a loan!

[@rasputinelruso3786]

Nash Montana lol 😂 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ellyelly9654]

🤣🤣🤣

[@annstillwell730]

She got too greedy.

[@tapsars7911]

So do I , a very big loan at that ...........

[@lisaborsella5412]

LOL me too!

[@glennt69lol]

All these stories have a thing in common... the doctors of the era were pretty bad at their conclusions lol Great video as always BC 👍

[@ellenrichardson8701]

@slartibartfast85 wow are you a deranged individual! One day you might qualify for one of these cases you moron!!!

[@lloydchristmas4547]

@slartibartfast85 you're not an unhinged imbecile at all.

[@lloydchristmas4547]

@@ellenrichardson8701 probably for trying to take life insurance on a koala and then murdering it.

[@ceciliaspears161]

@@lloydchristmas4547 Brilliant deduction! I haven't laughed that much in a long time! 🤣

[@Orangestardust]

Cerebral apoplexy seems like the go to diagnosis when they have no idea how the victim died. If someone died of Cerebral apoplectic they should be tested for arsenic poisoning.

[@swanhonk]

Found your channel a couple of days ago and have been binge watching since. Once I'm caught up I'm not sure how well I'll handle having to wait a week for each episode :'( Great program and very engaging. Thank you!

[@amyelizabeth135]

As soon as I found this channel I did the same haha

[@cher280z]

Mae Swan They're great aren't they. I did the same when I first came across this Ch. Now I can't wait for the next video each Monday morning. Enjoy!

[@glennt69lol]

Welcome to the briefcase gang 😂

[@j.larsson511]

Mae Swan this is def an awesome channel, and well worth the time watching each and every video. He includes actual photos, newspaper clippings, and great historical information and accuracy. Some of these cases are so incredibly chilling; many crimes perpetuated by extreme poverty and greed.

[@buseyboo7902]

Same, I am currently binge watching too :)

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[@tausa75]

You unearth some really fascinating cases. Thank you!

[@reneedennis2011]

Yeah, I've never heard of a lot of these cases!

[@jessicafain6630]

Seems odd that creditors kept lending to her, knowing she had no way to pay it back. And, instead of just marrying a wealthy man, married poor men, twice. It doesn't really make sense. She must have been enjoying murdering those people and getting away with it. They always get too confident.

[@jamiemohan2049]

I actually laughed at that. (The creditors who gave her more loans).😂

[@TheHunk348]

What a witch, kill her siblings for MONEY, i would rather kill my self and get rid off the depts.

[@d-dub2648]

I’m always surprised that it was so easy for people then to get away with this, over and over. She was dead inside, a true monster. Love the way you tell a story. So well done. Thank you.

[@kerrywatts5740]

How mesmerized I get when listening to all of your episodes! You hold me captive with every one you do! This woman didn't get put to death but she was punished for her crimes by living a hard life until she died an old woman... Thank you Brief Case!!

[@aratliffable]

Another case of debt, greed, and poison.

[@riverdeep399]

Addy Ratliff I like your style!

[@aratliffable]

@@riverdeep399 thank you.;). And same to you!:).

[@stephcarlofc]

Money is root of all evil indeed!!

[@karenbrown4524]

@@stephcarlofc But credit is even worse, my friend. I know this by first hand account, unfortunately.

[@2011birch]

I agree

[@jesusislord7021]

The pressure of social status in these days was crazy.

[@ritawing1064]

It's a miracle anyone survived in those days of easy access to poison.

[@r.awilliams9815]

"Those days?" You can order many different poisons from Amazon right now. They're not listed as poison, of course, but poisons they are nonetheless. Rodent killers, bug sprays, some fertilizers, etc. You undoubtedly have some poisons under your kitchen sink or in your laundry room.

[@ellygreaves9793]

@@r.awilliams9815 done give Rita ideas lol :)

[@DarkAngel71180]

Rita Wing poison is literally easier to get today then it was back then. You can order it online and have it delivered so you don't need to even leave your house lol.

[@vernessagraves6178]

Lmao!😂

[@vernessagraves6178]

Love the comments!!😂😂

[@lupusductus9406]

I don´t understand how someone can give a thumb down for such great vids like yours, BriefCase. They are always brilliantly researched, with many details and interesting content. I am grateful for your work. Thank you! Greets from Germany

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Hello, I ususally get a few thumbs down withing 3 mins of a video launch which means people have not even listenend - it is not possible to please everyone - Thanks :)

[@lupusductus9406]

@@BriefCaseOfficial This are trolls or enviers than and this kind of people are not important in any case. - Thanks for the explanation.

[@gypsynikki]

Why didn’t she just marry a rich guy?

[@Sateisa]

Guessing not many were single for her age

[@DarkAngel71180]

gypsynikki because marrying for money is wrong. Killing, however, is ok.

[@misssluttypants84]

Obviously you did not fucking listen! She REFUSED to marry for money!

[@dallymoo7816]

@@misssluttypants84 Thats what they asked.. why she refused. Calm down.

[@dallymoo7816]

@@Sateisa She had offers.

[@barbie5697]

I’m currently binge watching your stories! I’m astounded at the content and the amount of investigating you’ve done for each case, and your voice is very enjoyable. Thank you!

[@micheleD498]

Wow!! Imagine...the thought of obtaining things on credit with no means to pay it back... Thanks BC for this upload!❤❤❤

[@cher280z]

Michele D I know it's crazy but not as crazy as loosing your head over it. Guillotine? Ewww.

[@Lisa-hc3uq]

I can imagine, that's what folks do today.. The trend is that most everyone spends beyond their means. She was no different in that respect.

[@patriciamccool5243]

Sounds like 2020 😄😄😄 except for the murder and losing your head part!

[@lydafrazier7764]

Can't believe they bought into the stomach problems. She killed so many

[@jerrycottrell302]

Sounds like a good Democrat ! Tomorrow never comes , right?

[@kathypappas6867]

Omg , she's working her way through the whole family ! Lordy ! It always makes my day when I see another new podcast! Thank you !

[@robertdeal410]

Now this makes monday morning worth it.

[@fahrnejm]

Keep up the great work! Love your case studies!

[@dank8865]

You'd think someone that sociopathic would've just've broken down and married rich from the get. Ego will get you every time. As in so smart they're dunb/too smart for their own good/etc.

[@sixsixxsixxxx]

dunb?

[@lausdeandl]

This would make great story for Deadly Women on Discovery ID.

[@elizabethtorres6069]

I do not understand, some of these beautiful women. Financially stable men who are smitten by them, that could have given her that lifestyle she always wanted. Still they truly believe murder is the answer. How does someone just kill family? Evil to the core, cold hearted and soulless. May God have mercy on your soul...🤔 Oh! Forgot, no soul. I guess the justice system didn't like executioning women. Some got life. Thanks again for another Briefcase💼 in time.

[@amyelizabeth135]

Oh it's been a rough day and then BC makes it all better with a new upload! Thanks bc 💞

[@peapie5920]

Good one! I liked it as always! It’s interesting to hear how the lifestyle was back in the 19th century.

[@cubbi2789]

Clicked so fast, always a pleasure when you upload new videos, BC 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏

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[@BriefCaseOfficial]

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Ah yes! Coffee, pumpkin pie and Brief Case...all is right in my world!

[@cadillacdeville5828]

For breakfast 😋?

[@pokerfan74]

Of course! Lol! Better than doughnuts!!

[@MortisMedia]

I want pumpkin pie...

[@cher280z]

Jenny Sounds great!

[@pokerfan74]

plnkfloydian I like doughnuts, too but if there’s pie...

[@swedishpiggi]

good job as always Hugs from Sweden

[@glennt69lol]

Hello from Australia 👍

[@zoebradley9069]

Eeeeeeeee Time to watch this just before bed. Thank you for the upload! =)

[@purplebutterfly7257]

I can’t believe how incredibly gullible men are during these time periods. Also her sister was so gullible. 🤔

[@tinaharris5217]

Thank you Brief Case for enlightening us with another dark tale from the 1800's. I look foward to hearing about these sensational cases that you bring to life with your exceptional narrative skills. Keep up the good work & congrats on reaching your viewer goal.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

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[@manons6984]

Belgian fan here, I just started the video and... BELGIAN story?! Hell yeah, I m excited.

[@hiko73]

As per usual another wonderfully interesting story! It's horrible what people will do for money. TY!

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Your narration always calms me!! Thanks to you i found out about so many stories and cases .Have a great week!!!🤗🤗

[@lillyrichardson1180]

Absolutely love the old cases you do keep up the good work x

[@annekemahabeer5130]

Another amazing piece of artwork and video. So interesting. Enjoyed every second. Excellent introductory music and magnificent voice 😁👌

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks :)

[@Error404----]

"The prosecution accused her of being a person..." They didn't have the strongest case against her then?! :p

[@chillie2514]

It’s been awhile since you’ve posted anything. Keep ‘me coming😊 I enjoy them very much ❤️

[@juliesnider7840]

He posts every Monday, dear!!

[@eleeddai]

I really love the fact that you have put the accents on her name, that's what i call attention for details

[@nicholassmith1240]

Elodie Ck but the common Belgian and French name Jacques becoming “Jacks” ... ?

[@eleeddai]

@@nicholassmith1240 i dont think he's fluent in french .. so there's that \_(' ^ - ^)_/

[@Agnethatheredhairkid]

@@nicholassmith1240 The thing is though, Nicholas, Brief may not be familiar with the words. I speak 6 languages but I respect that not everyone is or can be a natural linguist. I noticed his pronunciations too but that did not stop me enjoying the video. Kudos to him for making the effort.

[@nicholassmith1240]

Elodie Ck relax I was just respectfully pointing it out.

[@nicholassmith1240]

redhairkid ok. I speak 1 but was not making a federal case over it just thought an educated guy (narrator) likely would know or reason it out how Jacques is pronounced

[@tamarakindle73]

you always make my Mondays

[@cher280z]

Mine too!

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The game remains the same. Nothing ever changes. Terrific work as always BC. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

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[@stephcarlofc]

Thanksgiving leftovers and another episode of Brief Case!!

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Love it to hear about stories from my country - I never heard it before!

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You videos are always interesting and informative. Thank you

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

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Monday morning sure looks fine 🙂 getting toasty and cozy for another BC! Thank you kind sir for making Mondays exciting!

[@katieperry3998]

These type of stories are my favourite. Great stuff!!

[@stephenturner5854]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I guess the old saying is true. The desire for money is the root of all evil. Can't wait until next week

[@GLC2013]

11:00 - The most beautiful building I can ever recall seeing. Not until you look at the tiny people on the steps do you realize the semi-circle windows are 3 or 4 STORIES tall. It is inconceivable that they could perch that colossal dome so high up, rendered hollow by 4 spectacular, lacey skylights. The symmetry, ornamentation and proportion throughout are flawless. Sadly, now that Europe and America have been Africanized and the seeds of white genocide have taken root, the world will never again reach late Victorian levels of beauty in architecture, fashion, art or music.

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[@susanhavens1660]

People often speak of evil men. I enjoy hearing about the dark ladies. Evil comes in both sexes. I think women often get away with things due to beauty and charm. Fatal mistake. Thanks BC💜❤️ Always fascinating.

[@pavementpounder7502]

@@EleonorS I don't think Susan is saying otherwise. Just that some forget the women who murder.

[@EleonorS]

@@pavementpounder7502 I get it and I agree. I think that one of the reasons we find female killers so fascinating is that they are not as common as the male ones and I appreciate that this channel tell their stories.

[@pavementpounder7502]

@@EleonorS for sure. Most seem to involve poisoning too.

[@EleonorS]

@@pavementpounder7502 Yes, maybe because women generally aren't as violent as men they will use a less violent methods of killing. It's actually true for suicides too, men will use more violent methods than women to kill themselves.

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The saying do not live above your means is so true!

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[@gracedaraway4309]

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[@trishpipkins]

It's crazy how people will care so much about their outward appearance that they'll even murder for it. And who they are as a person is the lowest of society. But hey this one was dressed nicely. I'm so glad I don't care about that crap.

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[@stevejeffries1603]

A lesson to not live above your means

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[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks :)

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EXCELLENT presentation as usual Sir. Always impressive.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks :)

[@cher280z]

Marie was a real manipulator, user and a con. I'm sure she was a real source of pride n joy for her family. She wasn't very bright either. Not a nice person.

[@breadandcircus1]

Greed, narcissism turned her into a monster

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Thank you, Mr. Brief Case!

[@lizardspoint]

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[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thank you

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Truly A Wicked Woman. Thank you BC. I got a chance to listen today Monday 1-00 am Sydney Aus. Time. So Tomorrow , Yippee. Hope Everyone Has a Good Week.

[@paulettescott1310]

Another interesting and informative article. Keep up the awesome work. 😘💓💕

[@NajwaLaylah]

Marie Thérese's mother, a middle-class woman of her era: *WHY would she* have ever 'worked' outside the home?

[@vitzzz666]

This is a nice video, I'm from Belgium (went to school in Mechelen) and I have never heard about this. Very cool! thanks!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks :)

[@philonutube100]

I wonder how many people were poisoned to death but their bodies were not exhumed or were cremated.......Quite a lot me thinks.

[@lesleyoconnor9530]

@ phil. Me thinks ur right?

[@joannesaunsbury3767]

Another great case. Thank you but it's amazing how the newspapers get into such a frenzy it seems like it was Trial By Media, not to say she wasn't guilty but its interesting

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This is the best channel!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks;)

[@Dezertroze43]

Her own sister and brother even. Wow! No conscience whatsoever. Great story Thank you.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for watching

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Yay, turn my phone on, and another Brief Case waiting

[@mimi31268]

💜🦄 I know I'm late, but just have to say that always, always love your presentations! Very classy, in a dark and sinister way...xoxoxo from south Florida...huge fan too 🏖❤

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks :)

[@kari7403]

Somehow, I find those who kill for financial gain, (especially when they kill family members or those that they have know for years,) as being the most evil of killers. In some ways they ate even worse than serial killers, imho. At least serial killers go after total strangers and don't stab their loved ones in the back, so to speak. Ugh. Well, murder is ugly, heartbreaking, and almost always, unnecessary. It's actually nearly impossible to say one is worse than the other, since the victims all come to the same end. 😞

[@maroonforsyth7011]

To me it's the opposite. I can see how someone kills family as there is at least a reason. Stranger on stranger killings i just dont get

[@EleonorS]

Many serial killers have also killed family members and people they knew but I get what you mean.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Serial killers act under compulsion. Many want to be stopped- they can't help themselves. The cold-blooded planner who pretends to love their victim seems worse to me

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

Me: That's a man! Brief Case: She was very beautiful. Me: * confused face *

[@glennt69lol]

That's not a lady... That's a Man.. man.... ( insert Austin powers groovy music )

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Bad picture :)

[@maroonforsyth7011]

Lol

[@FunSizeSpamberguesa]

Standards of beauty change over time, and modern society has come to demand total physical perfection before anyone can be considered beautiful. Back then it was enough if you were more attractive that the people around you.

[@tomjoad4551]

@@FunSizeSpamberguesa Umm, no.

[@jdsteppenzyde]

Why didn’t she just marry money? That was beneath her, but murder wasn’t? I guess she liked murder.

[@margaretnylandnyland4735]

Thank you. Fascinating.

[@lillychevalierfox]

I knew (barely) about this case and was very glad to know more about it. thanks. I am French and love your channel. for your information her name Joniaux is pronounced "jonioh" .

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks :)

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Morning 🌞 BC and family ❣️. How was everyone's Thanksgiving? Have a great week!

[@littleshell2748]

Good and you?

[@cher280z]

Cadillac Deville Ok. Nice of you to ask. I did however enjoy another installment of briefcase, it never disappoints

[@theveganvillainess]

It was great, I didn't really celebrate, lol. My daughter and I had a nice relaxing day together eating pie and brussel sprout casserole though.

[@cher280z]

@@theveganvillainess Brussel sprouts. Yuck! Not my cup of tea. Pie is more like it but not together. Lol

[@theveganvillainess]

@@cher280z my daughter and I love brussel sprouts

[@josjoniaux765]

After studying this case for more then 20 years, I have to say that the story you told is broadly correct, but I found some important incorrectnesses. For example: in two of the three bodies investigators did NOT found a deadly substance. In the third case they found indeed morphine. Specialist however, could not tell if the dose would have killed the victim. In those days, morphine was commonly used as a painkiller on prescription of a doctor. So, her sentence to death was not based on physical evidence, but on what we call nowadays circonstantial evidence (her debts). Being rich is relative. In the family you had factory owners, railway owners and e.g. Henri Joniaux had a salary that was 10 times the salary of a worker. But, I agree, the story is very interesting. You have to see it in the context of the (post)industrial period of a young country. Since Jack the Ripper in 1888 papers all over the world had their interests in this kind of stories and political parties influenced the papers even more than they do now. More of this in my novel: "Senor Carlos en ik". (Carlos was her stepson - novel not yet available in the bookstore - written in Dutch - 300 pages). And for the record: eventhough I have the same lastname as Maries husband: as far as I know we are not related. It's not dangerous to have a drink served by my wife at our place whenever you visit Belgium!

[@swedishmom9549]

Is there more from Scandinavia (Sweden) you can do? ☺

[@swedishmom9549]

Congratulations to your 100.000+ subs! 🌟

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Yes I will look into some more - Thanks :)

[@lindasvalesen5237]

@@BriefCaseOfficial pretty please. Try to find some cases from Norway too. 😊

[@swedishmom9549]

@@BriefCaseOfficial awesome! Thanks ☺

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

I did the Case of Joham Nordlund from Sweden and got some abuse for my pronounciation ( I dont think it was from any Swedish people though as some people just like to give narrators pronounciation grief) I have a funny story about that. Anyway I will look for some more cases from Scandanavia. I need to come back to Norway as I want to visit The Viking Planet in Oslo :)

[@bdsaints1986]

Great stuff as Always B.C.

[@jodyscheppmann8393]

These are interesting and sad at the same time...I listen while I am in the car traveling so love.your oration

[@chachas895]

The story's are so interessting. Like this channel so much. Thank you very much.greetz from the Netherlands

[@TheBusterMan]

Nice to hear a case that's not from England or the USA for a change. Never heard this case before,good work.

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Thanks :)

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Good Morning! Another great story!

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I absolutely love this channel. Does that make me warped? Lol

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

No it doesn't, well I don't think so anyway :)

[@sunshinemee4226]

Brief Case I bet you don’t... 😉

[@zoehallett4340]

Time to curl up with a hot chocolate and Brief Case.

[@NubianLion]

I also just discovered your channel, which I LOVE. I’m trying not to binge watch, so I don’t catch up.....😉