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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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33:53

The Achill Atrocity - Ireland True crime

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2024/06/19

The Achill Atrocity - Ireland True crimeNews of the Times Episode 332 | 1894It is 1894 on a remote island in Ireland and a fire has taken place at one of the larger estate houses.Agnes M’Donnel is found, barely alive, her face has been bashed repeatedly and it appears that her nose and part of her lip have been bitten off. She unexpectedly and miraculously survives.Once fully conscious, Agnes is able to give full details of the night of the crime and points the finger decisively on an ex-employee

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48:15

Scotland Yard Casebook – The Seddon Case

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2024/06/17

Scotland Yard Casebook – The Seddon CaseNews of the Times Episode 331 | 1911In today’s episode, it is 1911 North London. A wealthy spinster lodger has died in the Seddon household. She has been poorly for a few weeks. The doctor issues the death certificate and Eliza Barrow, the spinster, is buried in a cheap grave.But, by chance, Eliza’s relatives have heard of her death and are baffled why they had not been contacted. Looking further into it, it would seem that despite Eliza’s wealth, she was

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25:56

Thomas Jeffries, - The Murderous Monster

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2024/06/15

Thomas Jeffries, - The MonsterNews of the Times Episode 330 | 1826In today’s episode it is 1826 Van Diemen’s Land, now known as Tasmania. As the arguably worst of the penal colonies, and with rush rangers running wild attacking lone farm settlers, it can be a dangerous place to be.Of all the convicts and all the bush rangers, there is one who stands out. So evil, that a rival bush ranger gang make clear to their own victims that they are completely unrelated to Thomas Jeffries and actually refused

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35:27

The Wood Green Affair - A London Murder Story

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2024/06/14

The Wood Green AffairNews of the Times Episode 330 | 1825In today’s episode it is 1869 in North London.Frederick Hinson, who is undergoing some monetary issues, and who is known to have an occasional drinking problem, suspects his live in partner of having an affair with their neighbour, wealthy, known playboy William Boyd.His partner, Maria, was a governess of a well to do family and socially, she is most probably above him. Yet, the two have lived comfortably together for some years.Fearing that

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34:08

Killing to Catch a Husband

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2024/06/12

Killing to Catch a HusbandNews of the Times Episode 327 | 1831 & 1835Today we look at two stories where the ultimate motivation of killing is to catch a husband.Our first case from 1831 takes place in Coventry, where Mary Ann Higgins, orphan, has been taken in by her kindly uncle who treats her as a daughter. Mary Ann has many admirers but settles on good looking Edward Clarke. Alas, Clarke’s primary focus seems to be getting his hands on her uncle’s money. To keep him, Mary Ann complies.Our

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40:50

The Curious Case of William Chevis

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2024/06/10

The Curious Case of William Chevis News of the Times Episode 326 | 19311931 Aldershot and Lieut Chevis, halfway through his favourite meal, Manchurian Partridge, very shortly afterwards is beset by excruciating pain and dies within a few hours by strychnine poisoning.To add to the mystery, the family dog vanishes shortly afterwards and is then found dead.On the day of his son’s funeral, Lieut Chevis’s ex Judge father, receives a cruel telegram from Dublin with the words: “Hooray Hooray

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42:44

The Camden Town Murder Mystery

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2024/06/08

The Camden Town Murder MysteryNews of the Times Episode 324 | 19071907 Camden Town London and upon returning home from his night shift on the train, Mr Shaw comes home to discover his girlfriend, pretty flirtatious Emily Dimmock brutally slain, half naked in bed. An effort seems to have been made to stage a robbery, but police are unconvinced. The severity of the crime, whilst Emily was sleeping, would seem to indicate a personal grudge.Scotland Yard are brought in and, working with the slenderest

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29:04

Crimes of the Many William Hills

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2024/06/07

Crimes of the Many William HillsNews of the Times Episode 324 | 1802 - 1837This episode looks at three William Hills in England between 1802 to 1837. All three Williams are accused of outraging (rape). All three Williams hold very different positions in society. All three Williams refute the charges against them.The first William from 1802 stands accused of ravishing a young student of his.The second William from 1803 is accused of ravishing the wife of a local labourer with great brutality. The

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33:10

Stories of Jealous and Jilted

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2024/06/05

Stories of Jealous and JiltedNews of the Times Episode 323 | 1844 & 1878Our first case from 1844 was so famous it was commemorated with a memorial of the poor victim.Charlotte, a notably attractive milk maid with a list of men interested in her, works with Mathew Weekes. Mathew, lame, pockmarked and missing several teeth, has been enamoured with Charlotte for some time. On a quiet Sunday afternoon, he sees her walking along the path and catches up with her to converse with her. Charlotte,

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25:57

Capturing the Killer

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2024/06/03

Capturing the KillerNews of the Times Episode 322 | 1786 1783 England. In today’s episode we look at two cases from 1873 where the emphasis is on catching the killer.In our first case, it is mid day and Mary is walking along the path on her way to do some tasks. Martin Laas, spots her, follows her, and accosts her for money. Mary declines. The brutal murder that follows on from the robbery entails stripping her naked and jumping on her to death in a ditch.Our second case told in the papers

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48:09

The Sinful Saint - Franz Riembauer

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2024/06/01

The Sinful Saint - Franz RiembauerNews of the Times Episode 321 | 1829It is 1829 Bavaria and Pastor Franz Riembauer, who some refer to as a living saint, stands accused by a 17 year old girl of having stolen her family’s farm, gotten her sister pregnant, killed and buried another mistress and then killed her sister and more as witnesses.Her statements that are deemed improbable are nevertheless investigated. What unravels from investigations is a long litany of illegalities, three known murders,

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38:22

The Tollesbury Murder Mystery

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2024/05/31

The Tollesbury Murder MysteryNews of the Times Episode 320 | 1851It is 1851 Tollesbury – a small fishing village in Essex. The men have all gone to the local oyster harvesting business to start work. All of the men, except one.As the women start the morning with the household chores, the air is pierced by the screams of a young child who, upon wakening, finds her mother brutally slaughtered in bed.This case, deemed atrocious by the press and public due to its brutality, became a well-known mystery

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24:38

Stories of In-law Issues: Killing the Step-Parent

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2024/05/29

Stories of In-law Issues: Killing the Step-ParentNews of the Times Episode 319 | 1870-1871Is there such a thing as justifiable homicide? Not in 1870 or 1871.In today’s episode we look at two cases where the cliché of evil step-parent holds true and where the victim breaks.In our first case from 1870, young William who holds down a steady job and also volunteers, has been in battle with his new alcoholic stepmother who regularly pawns his clothes, including his required uniform for the volunteer

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36:30

UntJulia Wallace Murder Mysteryitled Episode

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2024/05/26

Julia Wallace Murder MysteryNews of the Times Episode 318 | 1931The Julia Wallace Murder Mystery remains enigmatic. Many a theory abounds by various parties who believe they have solved the brutal crime.In this episode we look at the story from the standpoint of the papers. What we have noticed is its eery similarity to the Ramsgate Mystery https://youtu.be/1mjH8qmy6NM some 40 years before.Even the ending of the case has a strange similarity to the Ramsgate caseWe take a look at the background,

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35:02

Murderous Mary Ann Geering

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2024/05/25

Murderous Mary Ann GeeringNews of the Times Episode 316 | 1849 1849 Sussex, and the Geering family are having a string of death misfortunes. First, the father of the family, Richard who was known to be a strong and healthy man, passes after an extreme bout of illness. His caring wife who nursed him states he suffered from a heart condition which is accepted.Then, within months, an older son dies, followed by another son. Neighbours whisper. When a third son also comes down with an illness and

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41:08

Stories of Employee Revenge

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2024/05/24

Stories of Employee RevengeNews of the Times Episode 315 | 1751 & 1849In today’s episode we look at murdering a different kind of mistress back in the day – one’s employer. For centuries, this was considered one of the very worst crimes and punishment was meted out rigidly. In our first case, it is 1751 and Norman Ross, a bright lad, has gotten himself into extreme financial difficulties through his dalliance with a fellow servant. Running out of options, he decides to take the extreme step of

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48:18

The Sinister Schoolmaster

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2024/05/22

The Case of the Sinister SchoolmasterNews of the Times Episode 314 | 1860CIt is 1860 Eastbourne and 15 year old Reginald Chancellor / Cancellor has been sent back after Easter holidays to his very expensive boarding school. Reginald is a known slow student. Although the family can see that Reginald has been on the receiving end of corporal punishment at his school, he also seems to be improving academically so the family send him back. They never see Reginald alive again.What unfolds is a course

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43:36

The Ramsgate Murder Mystery

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2024/05/20

The Ramsgate Murder MysteryNews of the Times Episode 313 | 1893It is 1893 Ramsgate and Mr Noel, butcher and Wesleyan treasurer and Sunday school teacher, has come home from the Sunday school class he has just taught only to find himself locked out of his house. His wife, who should be home, does not answer. Mr Noel goes to the side window, looks in, only to see his wife dead in a pool of blood. The family dog which is devoted to her is standing guard by her body.The apparent house robbery has

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29:25

Ruthless Richard Edwards

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2024/05/18

Ruthless Richard EdwardsNews of the Times Episode 312 | 1842It is 1848 in the mining town of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales. 72 year old Tamar Edwards has gone missing from her small dilapidated cottage within the village. Her son, who has just recently reunited with his wife, has moved her into his mother’s cottage and explains his mother’s disappearance as her having gone to visit in the next parish. The couple sleep in his mother’s bed.It is payday and Edwards, Tamar’s son, must make the trip into

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26:24

Stories of Murders of Mothers

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2024/05/17

Stories of Murders of MothersNews of the Times Episode 311 | 1775 & 1848The killing of the mother, Matricide, has historically been considered one of the blackest of crimes.In today’s episode we look at two cases where the adult offspring has planned and carried out the murder of their respective mothers with chilling coldness.Our first case from 1775 involves a single mother who runs a girl’s school. Her son, who lives at home and does not seem to have held a viable job, resents being

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