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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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40:03

The Case of the Murder in Edinburgh

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2024/09/04

The Case of the Murder in EdinburghNews of the Times Episode 375 | 1878It 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

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50:19

The Victorian International Serial Killer

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2024/09/03

The Victorian International Serial KillerNews of the Times Episode 374 | 1892It 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

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45:43

Shocking Dark Crime Tales of Britain

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2024/08/30

Shocking Dark Crime Tales of BritainNews of the Times Episode 373 | 1766 - 1848In 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 1766Case 2: Torture and starvation of a wife in 1767Case 3: The famous case of the blind

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47:34

The Case of the Althorp Murder

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2024/08/28

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

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40:31

The Murderous Case of the River Packages

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2024/08/26

The Murderous Case of the River PackagesNews of the Times Episode 371 | 1877In 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

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32:47

Guilty from Beyond the Grave

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2024/08/23

Guilty from Beyond the GraveNews of the Times Episode 369 | 1629 & 1735On 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

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36:13

The Mystery of the Hansom Cab Murder

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2024/08/21

The Mystery of the Hansom Cab MurderNews of the Times Episode 368 | 1889Manchester 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

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40:35

The Case of the Murder on Battersea Bridge

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2024/08/19

The Case of the Murder on Battersea BridgeNews of the Times Episode 367 | 18448444 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

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37:11

The Mystery of the Woman in the Woods - Scotland Yard...

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2024/08/16

The Mystery of the Woman in the Woods - Scotland Yard CasebookNews of the Times Episode 366 | 19081908 in a small upscale village in Kent. Retired Major General Charles Luard, and his wife, Caroline, have gone on their daily walk, admiring the views as they do. Then they part ways: Charles heads to his golf club and Caroline heads back to the house for a planned afternoon tea with a friend.But Caroline never arrives back. Some several hours later, Charles re-traces his steps to find Caroline has

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40:22

Deadly Relations: Shocking In-Law Murders

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2024/08/14

Deadly Relations: Shocking In-Law MurdersNews of the Times Episode 365 | 1816 & 1898In-laws – a potential subject of contention throughout time.In today’s episode we look at two cases where a member of the family has decided that the offending in-law has to go.Our first case from 1898 surrounds a father and son team who share the same lodging, the father being retired and being supported by his son. Then, the son falls in love, weds and brings his new bride home. The bride’s mother is also a

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41:24

The Case of the Discovered Teeth

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2024/08/12

The Case of the Discovered TeethNews of the Times Episode 364 | 1913In today’s episode it is 1913 and we are in a small village in Dorset with a population of 160.A 24 year old cook who works in the manner house has gone missing. Where has she gone? It is the gossip that consumes the whole of the village. Speculation is rife that she has gone to London for a job or that she emigrated to Canada. Her distraught mother does not believe it.And then, a series of events occurs to create suspicion.

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35:47

The London Oven Horror

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2024/08/09

The London Oven HorrorNews of the Times Episode 363 | 1898This story from 1898 London captivated the press and the public for the sheer gruesomeness of the crime.An out of work baker assistant, 36, whose place had been taken by a young 19 year old lad is unable to find work. His resentment grows until one day, in the very early morning hours whilst the lad is at work, he unleashes all fury upon the young man.A sad story and terrible. However, it takes the police some time to find the body which is

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40:28

The Camberley Outrage - Scotland Yard Casebook

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2024/08/07

The Camberley Outrage - Scotland Yard CasebookNews of the Times Episode 362 | 1906It is 1906 Camberley, Surrey and independently wealthy, eccentric, senior spinsters, the Hogg sisters, are going about their usual tasks on a June afternoon. Suddenly, 62 year old Caroline Hogg, clutching her throat, staggers to a neighbours house and, struggling to speak, manages to relay that her sister is in trouble at their home. Upon reaching the Hogg residence, older sister Mary Ann is found lying in a pool of

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37:25

Love, Jealousy, and Murder

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2024/08/05

Love, Jealousy, and MurderNews of the Times Episode 361 | 1884 In today’s episode it is 1884. Mr and Mrs Gibbons have, with tremendous hard work, built their lives up from common labourer and factory girl, to owning their own business employing 12 people.Childless and settled, the couple agree to take in Mrs Gibbons second cousin to help the girl and to help her family. She will be like a surrogate daughter to them. Within 18 months, now 15 year old Lucy is forcibly ejected by Mrs Gibbons – a

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41:57

The Shocking Case of Miss Maclean

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2024/08/03

The Shocking Case of Miss MacleanNews of the Times Episode 360 | 1880 Evil manifests itself in many ways, but this case from 1880 utterly shocked everyone at the time. With echoes of the Staunton and Seddon cases, young, vulnerable and possessing some physical challenges, Annie Maclean basically finds herself alone upon the death of her mother and the departure of her brother to America.Miss MacLean was possessed of a healthy inheritance. She had cash, stocks and shares in property until Lewis

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32:22

The Mysterious Case of Sarah Duckett

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2024/08/02

The Mysterious Case of Sarah DuckettNews of the Times Episode 359 | 1881 March 1874 in the quiet village of Stretton Church. Sarah Duckett arrives back to her home town by train with two, broken and dilapidated boxes. And then she just vanishes.September 1881 and William Roberts is walking the two miles at night back home from a business meeting. He senses someone following, sees a woman on the path behind him and waits for her to catch up. She does not. There is no sound of footfall – only the

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36:30

The Many Crimes of Marcel Petiot - Serial Killer

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2024/07/31

The Many Crimes of Marcel Petiot - Serial KillerNews of the Times Episode 358 | 1946It is 1944 France, and a house in a better quarter of Paris has been chugging out a black acrid smoke with a terrible stench for days.Finally, neighbours go to the door to complain, only to find a note on the door stating that the owner of the house is away. Neighbours phone the police.With the owner not arriving, the police contact the fire department who break in through a second floor window. Making their way

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31:36

The Mystery of Room 144

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2024/07/29

The Mystery of Room 144News of the Times Episode 357 | 18851885 St Louis Missouri.An Englishman arrives at a higher-class hotel in St Louis awaiting his English friend who has a number of business appointments around America and Canada. The two, who had travelled together from Liverpool to Boston appear to be very good friends. The business gentleman is clearly flushed with money. His good friend who waited for him is much less so.The two dine together and then reception is told the next day that

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34:11

The Infamouse Rutherford Case - Scotland Yard Casebook

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2024/07/27

The Infamouse Rutherford Case - Scotland Yard CasebookNews of the Times Episode 355 | 1919In 1919, England was shocked by the murder of a Major by a good friend, a Lieutenant Colonel. The major was such a good friend, he was godfather to his murderer’s youngest son.Both would be considered to socialise in the highest sectors of society.The murder was cold-blooded and planned and there was no question that he had done it. But why?The answer is slowly unveiled through the letters from his wife which

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30:42

Victorian Strychnine Stories

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2024/07/26

Victorian Strychnine StoriesNews of the Times Episode 355 | 1875As methods of murder go, strychnine is particularly painful.Today we look at two poisoning by strychnine cases from 1875. Both used this method to poison their victim, and both had beyond the norm motives for murder.Our first case takes place in County Durham with Elizabeth Pearson being allowed to stay with her family at her uncle’s. Her uncle, by marriage, had kept the furniture from Elizabeth’s aunt after she had passed – an action

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