The Most Bizarre Murders in Midsomer History #

Midsomer Murders is known for its imaginative and often darkly humorous methods of dispatching characters. From cheese wheels to deadly drinks, this list highlights some of the strangest, most unforgettable deaths ever to take place in the deceptively charming countryside of Midsomer.

1. Death by Giant Cheese Wheel (“The Animal Within”) #

A rolling cheese wheel may sound like a comic accident, but in Midsomer, it’s a murder weapon. A carefully positioned wheel of Midsomer Blue turned into an unstoppable force, crushing its unfortunate victim in a case that left both detectives and dairy lovers astounded.

How It Happened #

A heavy cheese was placed strategically at the top of a hill, waiting for just the right moment to turn an unsuspecting stroll into a deadly descent.

2. Fatal Heart Attack Induced by Fright (“Death and Dreams”) #

A murderer with a flair for psychological warfare took the term “scared to death” quite literally. Using staged hauntings, eerie sounds, and manipulated circumstances, they induced a fatal heart attack in their victim—proving that fear itself can be the deadliest weapon.

How It Happened #

The killer created an elaborate setting to play on their victim’s deepest anxieties, ultimately leading to a heart-stopping demise.

3. Killed by a Booby-Trapped Bottle of Wine (“A Vintage Murder”) #

Wine is often associated with refinement and celebration, but in this case, it became the instrument of a chilling crime. A specially rigged bottle ensured that one sip was the last.

How It Happened #

A bottle was laced with an undetectable toxin, sealed to perfection, and presented as an exquisite gift—only for it to become a vintage of doom.

4. Death by Catapulted Wine Bottle (“The Axeman Cometh”) #

In a case that defied physics and expectations, a bottle of wine was launched at high speed, striking its target with deadly precision. The result? A demise as ridiculous as it was effective.

How It Happened #

A makeshift catapult was designed to launch the bottle with force, ensuring that the victim never saw it coming.

Honorable Mentions #

• Drowned in a Vat of Homemade Ale (“Bantling Boy”) – The ultimate pub-related crime.
• Poisoned by a Deadly Perfume (“Scent of Death”) – A fragrance to die for.
• Impaled by a Falling Garden Gnome (“Orchis Fatalis”) – A garden ornament turned lethal.

Conclusion: The Art of Creative Killing #

Midsomer Murders has never shied away from the absurd when it comes to its crimes. With an ever-growing collection of bizarre, theatrical, and occasionally hilarious murders, the show proves time and time again that in Midsomer, no object is too mundane to become a murder weapon.

What’s your favorite bizarre Midsomer murder?