Summary
Overview
In this two-part series conclusion, hosts Ash and Alaina unravel the chilling case of Blanche Taylor Moore, now the oldest woman on death row in the United States at 93 years old. After her boyfriend Raymond Reed's mysterious death, Blanche married Pastor Dwight Moore, who soon became violently ill with symptoms that baffled doctors for months. A determined young doctor eventually discovered Dwight had been poisoned with 20 times the lethal dose of arsenic—the highest level ever found in a living person at that hospital. The investigation ultimately revealed a trail of poisoned bodies, including Blanche's husband James, her father, and Raymond Reed.
Recap and Blanche's Financial Troubles
Following Raymond Reed's death from suspected Guillain-Barre syndrome, Blanche settled her lawsuit against Kroger for approximately $100,000 and finally went public with her relationship with Pastor Dwight Moore. However, after a breast cancer diagnosis and double mastectomy, her settlement money began running out quickly. Meanwhile, Raymond's sons discovered that Blanche had lied about being entitled to a third of their father's estate, leading to a confrontation that severed their relationship.
- Blanche's Kroger settlement was about $100,000 after lawyer fees, temporarily solving her money problems
- Blanche was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a successful double mastectomy with reconstructive surgery
- Raymond's sons discovered Blanche wasn't entitled to any inheritance according to their father's will—she was only the executor
- When confronted, Blanche lost her temper and told Raymond's sons to keep the money and never speak to her again
" This is part two of a two-part series. It kind of reminded me of that song where you're like, Standing in line with my mouth open wide. "
" the bodies of P.D. Kaiser, her father, and Blanche's former mother-in-law, Isla Taylor, were also exhumed, and the autopsy found that they each died with elevated levels of arsenic in their systems "
Marriage Plans and Dwight's Confession
Dwight decided to marry Blanche but first confessed his past seventeen-year affair with his secretary that ended his previous marriage and cost him his congregation. Blanche reacted poorly, calling him a sinner and comparing him to her womanizing father. Despite this tension, they proceeded with marriage plans. However, Blanche's disturbing behavior emerged when she told Dwight's daughter that he was "a wicked evil man who deserved whatever karmic retribution he got."
- Dwight confessed to a 17-year affair with his secretary that destroyed his marriage and ministry
- Blanche called Dwight a sinner despite her own history of multiple affairs during her marriage
- Blanche told Dwight's daughter Debbie that her father was wicked and evil and deserved karmic retribution
- Debbie never told her father about Blanche's outburst, not wanting to hurt him before the wedding
" I have great sorrow for what she's going to have to go through, and I have great compassion for her well-being. "
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