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News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime

Welcome to News of the Times!Step into the shadowed alleyways and gaslit parlours of the 18th and 19th centuries with News of the Times — a meticulously curated journey through historical crime. Each episode draws from authentic reports and court records, bringing you the darkly fascinating tales that gripped Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian Britain.With over 500 episodes and counting, we explore true accounts of mischief, murder, and mayhem from days gone by — all delivered with a wry nod and a

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46:07

The Shocking Chicken Farm Case: Murder Most Fowl

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2024/12/06

The Shocking Chicken Farm Case: Murder Most FowlNews of the Times Episode 418 | 1924It is 1924 and typist Elsie Cameron has travelled to go and see her reticent fiancé, who runs a chicken farm, with an ultimatum that they finally marry.But her chicken farmer fiancé is involved with a local girl and sems to have no wish to marry fiancé, despite her unlikely plea of pregnancy.Elsie is seen going towards her fiancé’s hut, but she is never seen afterwards.Scotland yard are called into the case, and even

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29:45

A Round Robin of Murder: Chilling Christmas Stories...

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2024/12/04

A Round Robin of Murder: Chilling Christmas Stories You’ve Never HeardNews of the Times Episode 417 | 1888 - 1925In today’s episode we take a look at some of the murderous activities from Decembers past!Our first story from 1888 is not a murder in the truest sense, although when the wife turned detectives discovers her husband’s extramarital activities the police probably seem a safer bet!Our second story, also from 1888, is the story of a countess whose long time friend of the family wants more.Our

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33:51

The Infamous Case of the Murder of Lord George Sanger

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2024/12/02

The Infamous Case of the Murder of “Lord” George SangerNews of the Times Episode 416 | 1911It is 1911 and darling of society, consummate showman, and friend of the royal family, Lord George Sanger, is brutally axed in his home whilst being read to by one of his employees.The alleged culprit? A previous employee that was let go when £50 vanished from the premises. A complaint was also made of him regarding a woman in Lord Sanger’s employ. And, the alleged murderer, whose enormous strength enabled

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33:58

Murderous Cases of Real Life Sweeney Todds

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2024/11/29

Murderous Cases of Real Life Sweeney ToddsNews of the Times Episode 415 | 1156 - 1895 The legend of Sweeney Todd has fascinated and horrified audiences for generations. While the infamous barber and his pie-making accomplice, Mrs. Lovett, are creations of Victorian Penny Dreadfuls, their grisly tale has parallels in chilling true crime stories throughout history. Today, we’ll delve into three spine-tingling accounts that echo the macabre legend of Sweeney Todd.Our first story takes us to the

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36:14

The Case of the Rotherhithe Murder

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2024/11/27

The Case of the Rotherhithe MurderNews of the Times Episode 414 | 18931893 London, some four miles from Whitechapel, and ripper fear is still alive and well.Screams have been heard in the early morning hours. Neighbours rush out and find on the streets in a heap a known unfortunate. Jenny Hinks, 45, real name Jane Thompson, has had her throat slit and lies in a state not too unfamiliar from pictures that had been seen and studied from the ripper crimes some few years ago.The murder made the

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47:39

The Victorian Murder Case at the Byfleet Inn

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2024/11/25

The Victorian Murder Case at the Byfleet InnNews of the Times Episode 413 | 1924In 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

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38:30

The Victorian Murder Case of Wormwood Scrubs

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2024/11/22

The Victorian Murder Case of Wormwood ScrubsNews 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

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37:56

The Worst Woman on Earth - Serial Killer Lizzie Halliday

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2024/11/20

The Worst Woman on Earth - Serial Killer Lizzie HallidayNews of the Times Episode 410 | 1879 - 1893In 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

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42:52

Monsters of London - Discover London's Sinister Side

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2024/11/18

Monsters of London - Discover London's Sinister SideNews of the Times Episode 409 | 1790 - 1834In today’s episode we look at three cases from London crime history where the perpetrator was labelled a “monster” by the press and public.Our first case from 1790 was infamous in its day and remembered for decades. Women, usually attractively dressed, were being randomly attacked, often in daylight whilst walking in better parts of London.The stab wounds were often aimed at the buttocks and

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35:25

Murderous Butcher Bichel - The Butcher and the Ripper

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2024/11/15

Murderous Butcher Bichel - The Butcher and the RipperNews of the Times Episode 408 | 1808 & 18881888 London, and all of England is highly disturbed by the horrendous slashings taking place in Whitechapel which are both horrific and seemingly motiveless.Investigative reporters, scientists and historians come out to see if a precedent can be found that may help explain the mind of the killer haunting the streets of Whitechapel.From here, the story of Andreas Bichel comes to the forefront from 80

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41:40

The Blazing Car Murder

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2024/11/13

The Blazing Car MurderNews of the Times Episode 407 | 1930In today’s episode it is 1930 and one case is leading in all the national papers for weeks.A car is found in full blaze. People are horrified to discover that a human body is found within the blaze. The horror deepens as it is found that the person within the car was alive whilst being incinerated.Thankfully, the car license plate is not touched and the car is able to be traced to a man who has been missing from his home for some days.But,

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38:28

The Infamous Starr Murders - Blackpool Ripper

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2024/11/11

News of the Times Episode 406 | 1896 & 1903In today’s episode, we explore the case of Henry Starr, convicted of one brutal murder, but suspected of two.In 1896, Henry Starr has been paying his attention to young attractive Eleanor Coulthard. The parents become increasingly concerned over this entanglement and send her away, but Henry follows. On an evening out, witnessed by several, Eleanor is found the next morning floating in the river. Coincidentally, Henry was seen late the prior evening

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37:32

The Case of Sweet Fanny Adams - Famous Victorian Murder

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2024/11/08

The Case of Sweet Fanny Adams - Famous Victorian MurderNews of the Times Episode 405 | 1867In today’s episode, it is 1867 Alton, near Guildford. A crime so shocking and so brutal has taken place that it is still well remembered over 100 years later.Three small children are playing together in a field when they are approached by a man who smells of alcohol. He offers to help them to pick berries. Then, he offers two of the children money to go away and offers money to 7 ½ year old Fanny to go with

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28:17

The Horrifying Hyde Park Murder

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2024/11/06

The Horrifying Hyde Park MurderNews of the Times Episode 404 | 1915In today’s episode, we are in the heart of London in 1915. Local resident, Alice Elizabeth Jarman, described as weak minded and suffering a walking impediment, is found brutally murdered and cruelly left in a ditch in Hyde Park. A terrible case, but sadly not a case that is distinguishably remarkable. Until news is released that the horrific wounds she received were made with a bayonet. There is an army barracks quite close, and

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34:58

The Marston Moor Murders - A Ghostly Tale

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2024/11/04

The Marston Moor Murders - A Ghostly TaleNews of the Times Episode 403 | 1903 In today’s episode, it is 1903, near Yorkshire at famed bloodbath location of the Marston Moors.This renowned haunted location is being watched by two gamekeepers as there has been a recent surge in poaching.A torrential thunderstorm, a figure in the distance, a creepy face, some spooky mist all ends in two bodies at different locations within the moor.The Marston Moor murders was a famous story in its day that made the

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28:04

The Campden Wonder - 17th Century Murder Mystery

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2024/11/01

The Campden Wonder - 17th Century Murder MysteryNews of the Times Episode 401 | 1660 - 1662 We launch our start of “Notorious” November with this very famous case from 1660 under the restoration reign of Charles II. The case, named the Campden Wonder – something of a mystery – remained relevant for centuries – still being referenced in late Victorian records.A highly respected steward is off to the neighbouring village to collect the rents from the tenants for the Lady whom he works for. He

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30:48

The Demon Drummer of Cortachy Castle

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2024/10/30

The Demon Drummer of Cortachy CastleNews of the Times Episode 401 | 1844 In today’s episode it is 1844 and we are in Scotland at the family seat of the Ogilvie’s.The story recounts the visit of Miss Dalrymple who, with other guests, has come to stay for a few days in the famed family halls.Having settled in her room from her long carriage ride, and already dressed for dinner, she awaits the signal to inform her to come down to dinner. Musing by the fire, she hears the sound of drumming – a

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49:11

The Holborn Horror & Ramsgate Reckoning - Serial Murders

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2024/10/28

The Holborn Horror & Ramsgate Reckoning - Serial MurdersNews of the Times Episode 400 | 1865This case from 1865 was horrific and beyond disturbing.A coffee shop with rooms above agrees to lodge overnight three young boys, aged 10, 8 and 6. The man who brings them in is polite and asks that the boys stay on their own. The café agrees. The man takes them out for a walk during the day, feeds them, locks them in their rooms and leaves. He promises to be back the next morning.When he does not

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45:02

The Trouble with Harriet - Two Murderous Tales

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2024/10/25

The Trouble with Harriet - Two Murderous TalesNews of the Times Episode 398 | 1836 & 1843 In today’s episode we look at two cases involving women named Harriet.Our first case from 1836 involves 21-year-old unhappily married Harriet Tarver. Harriet’s husband, Thomas, has abandoned her at least once and has only come back with some forceful parish pressure. A bit of a do-it-yourself health enthusiast, he has taken a few tablets of his own concoction, as well as the rice pudding Harriet has left

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40:34

Disturbing Cases of Guillotined Heads - Frankenstein...

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2024/10/23

Disturbing Cases of Severed HeadsNews of the Times Episode 53 | 1880 - 1885In today’s episode we dip further into disturbing tales with three stories where scientists of the time, inspired by Marry Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein, look to re-animate heads of criminals who faced the guillotine.In Victorian society, there was no punishment worse than having one’s body interfered with in unnatural experimentation.Our first story from 1880 is a crime so infamous and disturbing, it was referenced in

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