The Victorian Murder Case at the Byfleet Inn
News of the Times Episode 413 | 1924
In today’s true crime documentary episode, we travel back to Surrey in 1924, where a shocking and violent death has unfolded. A publican and Inn owner, Mr. Jones, has died suddenly after drinking his usual morning hangover seltzer.
His wife is left both stunned and alarmed, quickly calling the local doctor for help. But tragically, it's too late. Within the hour, Mr. Jones passes away from what appears to be an unexpected poisoning.
An investigation follows, and the cause of death is soon revealed—strychnine. The wife becomes the prime suspect, but the case takes an even more intriguing turn when it's uncovered that she’s been carrying on a passionate affair with a Frenchman she met while abroad. Even more curious, the Frenchman is staying at the very same hotel owned by the late Mr. Jones and his wife.
As Scotland Yard steps in to untangle this web of deceit, romance, and poison, we’ll take a closer look at the background of the case, the investigation, and the final verdict.
And stay tuned until the end of the episode under ur further particulars segment for a lighter, humorous story from 1924—this time, a very different kind of love interest.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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EPISODE
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The Victorian Murder Case of Wormwood Scrubs
News of the Times Episode 411 | 1893
In today’s episode it is 1893, London. Victorian England still remembers the ripper as the police divisions as a whole attempt to recover from the disastrous reputation garnered from the recognised botched handling of those gruesome murders.
One evening, outside one of London’s prison walls, in a wasteland called “the Scrubs”, the body of a young woman is found. Her head has been literally bashed in on one side with fragments of skull dotting the ground and splintered into her head. Her throat has marks upon them as if having been stomped upon by a boot.
Her time of death is easily established as the ground under her is dry whereas it had rained late in the evening. Questions are asked as to the whereabouts of the constable who was supposed to be patrolling that area around the time of the murder.
This case exploded across the papers making many a national paper headline. The shock of a potential constable murderer, who was murdering on his actual police rounds, was both shocking and controversial. The viciousness of the attack upon the young woman further increased the salacious nature of the crime.
We take a look at the background, the crime and the capture.
For those who like the creepy, take a look at this week’s further particulars story. We are quite certain it must have taken years for her to sleep with the lights off….
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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EPISODE
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The Worst Woman on Earth - Serial Killer Lizzie Halliday
News of the Times Episode 410 | 1879 - 1893
In 1893, one woman was given the unique appellation, locally and in the international papers, of “worst woman on earth”. In some papers she was referred to as the “Jack the Ripper in female form” or “Jill the Ripper”.
Sadly, Lizzie Halliday, clearly suffering from severe mental health issues, was not placed consistently into care until a multitude of people had been murdered by her. Even within the mental institute she was sentenced to, her killing spree continued.
We look at this notorious and sad case that transfixed the paper around the world.
For those who like the unusual, toady’s further particulars segment looks at a skeleton found in an abandoned insane asylum….creepy.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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