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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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44:29

Forgotten Ripper Victims?

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2024/01/31

Forgotten Ripper Victims - Wicked WednesdaysNews of the Times Episode 247 | 1888-1891Historically, there has been much speculation regarding possible murders beyond the ripper “canonical five”. At the time, the police were highly motivated and pressured to give an appearance that they had a grip on the killings and that their counter actions were having a positive impact in reducing the number of horrific murders. But were they successful in keeping the ripper down to only five killings?In today’s

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32:42

The Dark Secrets of Evil Abbe Bruneau

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2024/01/29

The Dark Secrets of Evil Abbe BruneauNews of the Times Episode 246 | 1894Evil Abbe Bruneau – a name still remembered in France! In 1894, in a village located in Brittany, an abbe of the local church is found dead in a well, severely battered. It would appear that logs had been thrown on top of him once he was in the well.What unfolds is a tale of debauchery, arson, scandal, forgery, and a few horrific murders as well. The tale of Abbe Bruneau’s crimes would be considered salacious by most

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141:41

Doctors of Death - History Compilation

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2024/01/28

Doctors of Death - History CompilationNews of the Times Episode 53 | 1840 In today’s history compilation, we look at four doctors of death:Dr William Palmer -the “Prince of Poisoners” 1855. Referenced by Sherlock Holmes, Dr Palmer loved to gamble thereby requiring large amounts of money. Palmer worked his way through acquaintances unfortunate to have been waylaid onto his path, friends who he watched die excruciatingly, and several family members.Dr Smethurst 1859. Married Dr Smethurst starts an

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22:53

Child Mass Murderer - Marcel Redureau

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2024/01/27

Child Mass Murderer - Marcel RedureauNews of the Times Episode 244 | 1913In today’s episode of Serial Killer Saturdays, a small village near Nantes is shaken to its core in 1913 with the wholesale slaughter of a family. All but one member of the household are systematically slaughtered – the mother being 8 months pregnant.The culprit rapidly confesses – a 15 year old lad who had been taken on as farm help a few months before as was the norm at the time.We take a look at the crime, the

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32:06

Prison Hulk Horrors

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2024/01/26

Prison Hulk HorrorsNews of the Times Episode 243 | 1776 - 1857In the hell that was England’s prisons, one type of incarceration which was deemed even worse than Newgate, was the prison hulk. Created as an emergency measure to cope with the surge of convicts now no longer able to be shipped to the colonies due to the American Revolution, these old, decommissioned vessels were fitted to house up to 245 convicts per floor with an average mortality rate of over 25%.We take a look at the history of

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31:19

Bloodthirsty Women in History

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2024/01/24

Bloodthirsty Women in HistoryNews of the Times Episode 242 | 1450 - 1905In 1905, the question is asked in the papers: Are Women more Bloodthirsty Than Men?This news article looks at several ruthless female killers in history and thre crimes they committed including murderers:American Belle GunnessFrench Jeanne WeberAmerican Jane ToppanFrench Madame de BrinvilliersCatherine de MediciKate Bender and more!The question is an interesting one as we have heard from some of our subscribers their

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34:07

The Mother-in-law Murder in Armagh, Northern Ireland

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2024/01/22

The Mother-in-law Murder in Armagh, Northern IrelandNews of the Times Episode 241 | 1905In a small town near Armagh, Northern Ireland, in 1905, Isaac Pearson is in his cell awaiting his trial regarding assaulting a girl. Contemplating his probable doom, he approaches the magistrates with information regarding a murder – the murder of his mother by his wife, Sarah Ann and his sister Agnes.What unfolds is an astonishing tale of repeated attempts to kill 74 Alice Pearson which eventually succeeds, but

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29:59

The Monster Fritz Haarman

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2024/01/20

The Monster Fritz Haarman - Serial Killer SaturdaysNews of the Times Episode 53 | 1840 ***WARNING DISTURBING CONTENT***In the annals of crime, Fritz Haarman could be regarded as one of the worst killers of all time, or so said the English papers in 1923 as the horrific full nature of his many murders became unveiled. His case was deemed worse than England’s Jack the Ripper in the press. Indeed, there are echoes 100 years later of Gacy and Dahmer when reading the Edwardian highly suppressed

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43:27

Murders in County Durham

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2024/01/19

Murders in County DurhamNews of the Times Episode 53 | 1840 Our first case of 1884 involves the actual stoning to death of Sergeant Smith in the tightly-knit colliery town of Butterknowle. There has been bad blood between Sergeant Smith and one of the local lads. Three young men are quickly picked up as suspects. The case itself was difficult – who had actually killed Sgt Smith? And would the community band with boys or look to see justice done? An interesting case with a very surprising

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45:58

Murder & "The Unwritten Law"

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2024/01/17

Murder & "The Unwritten Law"News of the Times Episode 238 | 1922 & 1926The “Unwritten Law”, when a person can take vengeance on another for a slur upon the family honour, is very un-English. It is more to be expected from the French, although it is now called “Crimes of Passion”. France is indeed the location of our first case which comes from Bordeaux in 1922. Actress Gabrelle Perron is being cheated upon with her husband having placed the new mistress in apartments across the

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29:36

The Gildart Street Tragedy

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2024/01/15

The Gildart Street TragedyNews of the Times Episode 237 | 1894In today’s episode it is 1893 and the Walber marriage is in trouble. The couple, who are both in their 2nd marriage, tend to drink, further exacerbating their troubled union. As John’s ex-partner moves back into town 17 after their initial breakup, he looks to renew that relationship. His wife, Margaret, has a violently jealous nature.As the story takes a sinister turn with her chaining up her philandering husband, the situation

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31:00

The French Ripper - Joseph Phillipe

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2024/01/13

The French Ripper - Joseph PhillipeNews of the Times Episode 236 | 1871In 1888, as London grappled with the vicious and what was regarded as the unprecedented horrific violence of an unknown killer prowling the streets, the press raised the case of Joseph Phillipe of some 25 years previously in France who they dubbed “The French Ripper”.At the time, Paris dubbed their unknown assailant prowling the streets for women of easy virtue the “Terror of Paris”. Phillipe is believed to have killed at a

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37:02

The Moat Farm Mystery

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2024/01/12

The Moat Farm Mystery - Frightful FridaysNews of the Times Episode 235 | 1903The Moat Farm Murder in 1903 took over the headlines nationally.A wastrel conman, a wealthy spinster, illicit affairs, forged cheques, and the spinster’s mysterious disappearance all helped to grip the public. When it was discovered that the charged murderer had gone through two wives in quick succession who died mysteriously before he moved on to the wealthy spinster, public interest came to a fever pitch with crowds of

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32:52

Murder by Burying Alive

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2024/01/10

Murder by Burying Alive - Wicked WednesdaysNews of the Times Episode 234 | 1870 - 1922In today’s episode of Wicked Wednesdays, we look at three cases where the victim was buried alive.Our first case from 1870 is a story of love and vengeance as Mr Triffit is dumped by his long term mistress. How to get back at her? Report to the police that they both killed and buried alive their three illegitimate children. Our second case from 1907 Pennsylvania recounts a take of blinding jealousy to anything

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38:13

Scotland Yard Casebook: Murder at Road Hill House

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2024/01/08

Scotland Yard Casebook: Murder at Road Hill HouseNews of the Times Episode 233 | 1860In today’s episode we are in rural Wiltshire in 1860 where a dreadful murder has taken place with a three year old boy who has had his throat slashed to the spine with a furtive attempt to then stuff his body down the toilet head first.Like a classic locked room mystery, only those in the household could have committed this evil deed. The tension within is palatable, with children from the first marriage resentful

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31:29

The Notorious French Ogress Serial Killer - Jeanne...

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2024/01/06

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25:15

A Grisly Murder in Nottingham

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2024/01/05

A Grisly Murder in Nottingham - Frightful FridaysNews of the Times Episode 231 | 1905‘A murder so despicable the like which hasn’t been seen in a long time’ was how this murder from Nottingham in 1905 was described.The victim, a young boy just short of his 5th birthday, was so brutally beaten that his mangled body was nearly decapitated. The murderer – the friendly lodger taken in who seemed fond of the young boy and who had babysat him more than once – was quickly discovered.This horrific crime

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64:41

Firsts in Murder

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2024/01/03

Firsts in Murder - Frightful FridaysNews of the Times Episode 230 | 1822 & 1886In today’s episode we look at two cases which were “firsts” in their day for murder.Our first episode takes place in France in 1823. Newly graduated Dr Castaing, with a mistress with expensive social and financial requirements, a household of 5 children and a large outstanding promissory note due, is in severe financial trouble. And then, suddenly and mysteriously, he is not! However, his two rather wealthy best

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30:48

The Scandalous Murder of William Whiteley

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2024/01/01

The Scandalous Murder of William Whiteley - Murderous MondaysNews of the Times Episode 229 | 1907In today’s episode, we dive deep into the intriguing and haunting tale of the scandalous murder of William Whiteley.It is 1907, London, a time of elegance and innovation. William Whiteley, a successful businessman known for his luxury department store, is unexpectedly publicly murdered – but why?What unfolds is a tangled web of salacious relationships, deceit, betrayal, and ultimately, murder. Join us

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Crime Stories That Made History - History Compilation...

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2023/12/31

Crime Stories That Made History - History Compilation SpecialNews of the Times Episode 228 | 1815 - 1882In today’s special episode, we look at 4 cases that left their mark in the annals for historical crime.The Eliza Fenning case of 1815 – did she or didn’t she? The Francois Courvoisier Case 1837 – some 50 years before Jack the Ripper, London is gripped with cruel attacks on women that culminates in a murder of the aristocracyThe Mary May Case of 1848 – Mary May allegedly worked her way through 16

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