In today's true crime story, I tell you the case of Dena Thompson, a woman whose manipulative and ruthless nature earned her the infamous title of "The Black Widow." Born in 1960 in Heaton, North London, Dena's early life gave no indication of the darkness that would later define her. From gymnastics competitions to a promising career at a bank, Dena seemed to have a bright future ahead. However, her life took a turn as she began a series of relationships marked by deception, theft, and murder. Dena's first victim was Lee Wyatt, whom she married in 1984. Using forged documents, she convinced Lee that they were on the verge of a lucrative deal with Disney, only to later claim that the mafia was after them.  She then married Julian Webb in 1991, convincing him that she had cancer and needed his life savings for treatment. Julian's life ended tragically when Dena poisoned him. Her third husband, Richard Thompson, narrowly escaped death when Dena attempted to kill him with a baseball bat and a knife. Join us as we talk about the dark tale of Dena Thompson, exploring the depths of her manipulation and the devastating impact on her victims.  Poll: Do you think she a serial killer with more victims yet to be discovered?  Share your thoughts in the comments below. Previous cases mentioned in this episode: Midweek Mini | Woman Murdered Son Over Custody Battle with Her Mom plus a Shocking Update | Janet Garcia https://murderandlove.com/midweek-mini-woman-murdered-son-over-custody-battle-with-her-mom-plus-a-shocking-update-janet-garcia/ Green Widow – Mary Ellen Samuels https://murderandlove.com/green-widow-mary-ellen-samuels/ A Missing Heiress and Her Convict Partner, a Concealed Birth, and a Dead Newborn | The Case of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon https://murderandlove.com/a-missing-heiress-and-her-convict-partner-a-concealed-birth-and-a-dead-newborn-the-case-of-constance-marten-and-mark-gordon/ The DeLisle Children Drowning, Accident or Cold-Blooded Murder | The Case of Lawrence Delisle https://murderandlove.com/the-delisle-children-drowning-accident-or-cold-blooded-murder-the-case-of-lawrence-delisle/ Firefighter Turned Predator: Accused of Drugging Wife to Let 50 Men Sexually Assault Her | Case of Dominique Pelicot https://murderandlove.com/midweek-mini-firefighter-turned-predator-accused-of-drugging-wife-to-let-50-men-sexually-assault-her-case-of-dominique-pelicot/ Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dena_Thompson https://www.personsunknown.net/p/new-insights-into-female-psychopaths https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10869231/The-black-widow-killers-surviving-spouses-say-die-bars.html https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2003/dec/16/ukcrime.rosiecowan https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10845983/Black-Widow-Dena-Thompson-granted-parole-weeks-serving-19-years-bars.html https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/6772100.mystery-over-tragedy-of-a-salesman/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10696961/Poisoner-Dena-Thompson-dubbed-Black-Widow-freed-Parole-Board.html https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/20596187.sussex-black-widow-killer-released-prison/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13827517/husband-killing-Black-Widow.html https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/new-true-crime-sky-documentary-33607118 https://metro.co.uk/2024/09/09/ex-husband-notorious-black-widow-killer-fears-will-strike-21571586/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/if-any-man-tells-you-33627281 https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/crime/true-crime-black-widow-confidence-trickster-who-murdered-hayling-island-husband-is-now-free-from-jail-after-19-years-and-is-caught-smirking-in-poundland-4445702 https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/parole-board-black-widow-richard-thompson-sussex-devon-b1001848.htmlbr...