This story would not seem out of place in an Agatha Christie novel, but it has a distinctly New Zealand twist - featuring the upper echelons of Christchurch society in the 90s.
It became known as the so-called ‘poisoned professor case’ after Canterbury plant scientist David Lloyd fell severely ill in mysterious circumstances in 1992.
Dr Vicky Calder was arrested in 1994 and stood trial twice for attempted murder, or alternatively poisoning with intent.
The first trial ended in a hung jury, the second jury found her not guilty.
Jesse Mulligan speaks to Lady Deborah Chambers QC, who presented a documentary on the case in 1997.
Vicky Calder's lawyer Judith Ablett-Kerr. Photo: Peter Meecham/Stuff
