The Case of the Murder in Edinburgh
News of the Times Episode 375 | 1878
It is 1878 in Edinburgh and a young 24 old mother of 4 is dying. Doctors are called and she is taken to hospital, but she never recovers. Her husband, a native Frenchman, puts her death down to a gas leak, pointing out where he believes it has occurred in her bedroom.

A medical examination takes place and it is clear she did not die from coal gas poisoning. Her very distraught mother tells officials of the abusive treatment her daughter has received at the hands of her husband and the very large insurance policy he recently took out on her. But, no poisons are found in her body…

We take a look at this infamous crime that is said to have been the inspiration for the classic gothic novel, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

For crime and history buffs, we also take a look at the connection of the murderer with Arthur Conan Doyle and most likely the famous Dr Bell – purported inspiration for the character of Sherlock Holmes or Dr Watson, depending on your point of view.

The Infamous Murder in Scotland in 1878 is today’s episode of Wicked Wednesdays.
We hope you enjoy the show!
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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The Victorian International Serial Killer
News of the Times Episode 374 | 1892
It is 1892 Melbourne Australia, and a prospective tenant is looking at a house that has been uninhabited for roughly 1 month. There is a peculiar smell emanating throughout the house and she decides not to rent the property because of it.

But the letting agent is concerned and pursues. What unfolds becomes an international incident with a known death count of 6 across Australia and England.

We take a look at these horrific murders that held the public and papers both repulsed and fascinated across the globe. The Victorian International Serial killer is today’s episode of Murderous Mondays.

Hosted by Robin Coles.

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EPISODE
If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
1894: SYC: The Southend Murderer | Ep305
https://youtu.be/91c-P7aNnPI
1903: The Warley Gap Murder | EP309
https://youtu.be/edReQ1pyPbg
1893: The Ramsgate Murder Mystery | EP313
https://youtu.be/1mjH8qmy6NM
1931: Julia Wallace Mystery | EP318
https://youtu.be/5Ds4pU-FnQg
1786: Capturing the Killer | EP322
https://youtu.be/VoJshdsrM4w
1931: The Curious Case of William Chevis | EP327
https://youtu.be/podrCcyYVUA
1911: Scotland Yard Casebook: The Seddon Case | EP331
https://youtu.be/wkyfr9cgSwY
1869: The Stickney Murderess | EP335
https://youtu.be/cfeAp2CH1xY
1882: SYC: The Wimbledon Murderer | EP340
https://youtu.be/sKb4x_rgWao

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Shocking Dark Crime Tales of Britain
News of the Times Episode 373 | 1766 - 1848
In today’s episode we are exploring shocking crimes of their time across Britian spanning between 1766 to 1848.

What is deemed shocking in one era can certainly be considered very much less so in another era, yet we found all of the stories in this episode shocking in their own way.

Case 1: selling a young girl on the Royla Exchange in 1766
Case 2: Torture and starvation of a wife in 1767
Case 3: The famous case of the blind man who cruelly murders his boy guide in 1800
Case 4: Charged with roasting a child – in 1816
Case 5: The returning son who is murdered by his father unknowingly in 1834
Case 6: Killing a boyfriend’s children for revenge in 1848

For our true crime buffs, we give more information about one Britian’s more infamous and prolific executioners at the end of the episode.

Six dark and murderous tales from Britain’s past is today’s episode of Frightful Fridays.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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EPISODE
If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
1815 - 1882: History Compilation Special –Crime Stories That Made History | Ep228
https://youtu.be/m1_tkiiay20
1855 - 1935: Doctors of Death - History Compilation | Ep245
https://youtu.be/zHE1m2pPxow
1550s - 1911: Murder and Mysteries | EP283
https://youtu.be/V1DBDvjFqPk
1684 - 1831: Newgate Nasties & Bloody Broadsides | Ep300 https://youtu.be/7j6QKTA751U
1776 - 1893: Stranger than Fiction - Crime Stories You Couldn't Make Up | EP317
https://youtu.be/kGKtnrmBoRA

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The Case of the Althorp Murder
News of the Times Episode 372 | 1892
1892 Northampton and married with two children husband and father, Andrew McRae, has a plan.
His mistress of some two years has become pregnant – a complication that could be utter financial ruin for himself.
Drawing on the famous Richmond case with Kate Webster, McRae plots out his full proof plan on disposing of Annie without anyone knowing or questioning her disappearance.
His horrific crimes involved dismemberment, boiling and burning the bones. With the murder location across the street from a police station, McRae decided to not take a chance with the larger parts which, instead, he dumped in a ditch some 6 miles away. McRae was confident he had achieved the perfect crime.
We take a look at the background, the crime, the investigation and the capture of this infamous case which, arguably, could be considered almost unmatched in terms of cruelty and cold hearted execution.
For Victorian legal eagles, the case had an interesting defence premise that was used to attempt to have the case thrown out. We take a quick look at this at the end of the show.

The case of the Althorp Murder is today’s episode of Wicked Wednesdays.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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EPISODE
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1726 - 1893: When Love Goes Bad | Ep37v
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1679 - 1879: When Reverands Go Bad | Ep50
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1871: Murder to Avoid Child Maintanance | Ep54
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The Murderous Case of the River Packages
News of the Times Episode 371 | 1877
In today’s episode, it is 1877 in a small village in Wales. In the early morning as people begin their day, a hand, with arm attached is found drifting down the river.
As the day progresses, more body parts are discovered. The head is recovered from the river with eyes gouged out and hair cut short. Eventually, most of the parts of a young pregnant woman are pieced together by the local surgeon. The body is so badly mutilated that it can only be identified by close family through the various pieces of clothing still attached to some of the parts.
This horrific crime in a small sleepy hamlet in North Wales made the national papers.
We take a look at the background, the crime, the investigation and the execution of the case of the river packages in today’s episode of Murderous Mondays.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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EPISODE
If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
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1830's-1910's: Stories From Penny Dreadfuls | Ep86
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1667 - 1935: Stories of Being Buried Alive | Ep91
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1927-1934: Trunk Murder Tales | Ep96
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1881 - 1889: The West Ham Child Vanishings | Ep101
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1899 - 1903: Lethal Ladies of the States | Ep111
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Guilty from Beyond the Grave
News of the Times Episode 369 | 1629 & 1735
On today’s episode we look at two cases – carefully recorded in their day – where the alleged murderer(s) are named from beyond the grave.
Our first case from 1629, nearly 400 years ago, occurs during the reign of Charles 1st. A body is found lying in bed, child in arms, with her neck cut ear to ear. The court is sure they know who has done it, but the ultimate proof is if the body, that has been buried for 30 days and is then exhumed, bleeds when touched by the hand that murdered it. This belief held even into the early 19th century in some of the more remote villages.
Our second case from 1735, during the reign of George II, an equally well documented tale, recounts the disappearance of a young pregnant girl who just seems to vanish. Then, a local miller begins to be haunted by the missing girl, as a bloody spectacle, telling him to inform the authorities and give evidence as to where her body is buried.
Two documented cases of phenomena pointing to their murderers from beyond the grave is today’s episode of Frightful Fridays.
For our history buffs – do stick around to the end where we do a short roundup of ghosts in UK history.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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EPISODE
If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
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1812 - 1902: A Collection of Stories from Spooky England | Ep62
https://youtu.be/FbpFuL7cjiA
1886 - 1946: Lancashire Murder Stories | Ep166
https://youtu.be/AEJxlmxF7u4

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The Mystery of the Hansom Cab Murder
News of the Times Episode 368 | 1889
Manchester 1889 and in the foggy cold gloom of a damp and windy February, a cabbie roams the streets hoping for a fare. A gentleman calls out, requesting taking to an inn and two men enter the cab.
With the loud sound of the horse’s hooves on the cobblestone streets, the cabbie is abruptly alarmed when a voice calls out that the cab door is open and that a young man is running down the street.
Alarmed, the cabbie jumps down only to find the older gentleman insensible. He dies shortly afterwards.
It is dark and there are few about. The description given to the police is generic and could pass for almost any young man in Manchester.
What follows is a show of incredible investigative determination with one of our detective heroes commended by Scotland Yard as one of the greatest detectives.
We take a look at the background, the crime and the incredible capture that we believe, without cc tv, would have been difficult to solve in our day and age. The mysterious hansom cab murder is today’s episode of Wicked Wednesdays.
Hosted by Robin Coles.
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EPISODE
If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
1849 & 1934: Tales of Revenge | Ep302
https://youtu.be/5pucmFVHKko
1775 & 1851: Stories of Murdered Mistresses | EP310
https://youtu.be/DDXmfejiVOo
1860: The Sinister Schoolmaster | EP314
https://youtu.be/p27_HuNNZEs
1870-1871: Stories of in-law Issues | EP319
https://youtu.be/NTNGLpFdOmU
1831 & 1835: Killing to Catch a Husband | EP328
https://youtu.be/s1OjZVdEfgw

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The Case of the Murder on Battersea Bridge
News of the Times Episode 367 | 1844
8444 Battersea bridge London, and an attractive middle aged woman staggers towards the toll booth, clutching a handkerchief to her neck. Helped gently to the ground, she is questioned as to who has done this to her. “Dalmas”, she whispers.
This story made all the papers in 1844, a feat that was not so very common for a crime story in 1844. The story had all the facets to grab the attention: a beautiful woman, a potential illicit affair between a Frenchman and a Sunday school teacher, money, deception and finally, murder.
Through letters left behind, we explore the initial romance of the relationship which slowly turns to a relationship of bitter resentment with attempts to utterly destroy the other party.
We take a look at the background, the victim, the crime and the aftermath of the case of the murder on Battersea Bridge in today’s episode of Murderous Mondays.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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EPISODE
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1907: Monte Carlo Trunk Murder | EP284
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1868: Baroness Killing of a Countess | EP288
https://youtu.be/eJ-zRG4G8eA
1893: The Murder of Rhoda Carter | EP292
https://youtu.be/n57etH8CWeA
1847: The Murder of the Duchess de Praslin | EP296
https://youtu.be/FBN1S4SHBiI

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