Graham Frederick Young

Serial Killer

Graham Frederick Young: The "Teacup Poisoner" of England

Introduction

Graham Frederick Young (7 September 1947 – 1 August 1990) was one of Britain's most notorious serial poisoners. Nicknamed the "Teacup Poisoner," Young developed a fascination with poisons and death from an early age and used toxic substances to murder and seriously injure people around him. His crimes spanned more than a decade and demonstrated an unusual level of planning, scientific knowledge, and obsession with toxicology. Young became infamous for poisoning family members, friends, and co-workers, often recording the effects of his victims' suffering in detailed personal journals.

Early Life and Obsession with Poison

Young was born in Neasden, London, England, on 7 September 1947. As a teenager, he developed an intense interest in chemistry, toxic substances, and the history of famous poisoners. He collected books about murder and toxicology and spent considerable time conducting chemical experiments. His fascination gradually evolved into criminal behavior as he began obtaining poisonous chemicals and testing them on people around him. By his early teens, Young had become particularly interested in antimony, thallium, arsenic, and other toxic compounds. He kept notebooks documenting symptoms and dosages, treating real-life poisonings as scientific experiments. ...

Confirmed Victims: (3)

Molly Young Age: (38), Date of Death: 1962-04-21

Suspected Victims:

John Berridge Age: (23), Date of Death: 1962

Survivors:

Winifred "Winnie" Young

Frederick Young