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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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33:52

Bad Daniel Good - The Murderous Butcher

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2023/10/23

Bad Daniel Good - The Murderous ButcherNews of the Times Episode 188 | 1842In 1842 the horrific butchering of Jane Jones, followed by his attempts to burn her body parts in a fireplace sent shockwaves through the city.The culprit was known, but after a humiliating escape from police, Daniel Good absconds. Nine police divisions are sent out to scour the city of London for the culprit.But the elusive Mr Good manages to repeatedly keep himself just out of reach of the police until finally captured by

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36:09

Serial Killer Children -- Two Elizabeths and a Mary

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2023/10/21

Serial Killer Children -- Two Elizabeths and a MaryNews of the Times Episode 187 | 1810 - 1867In today’s episode of Serial Killer Saturdays, we look at three murder cases involving children under the age of 18. The stories take place between 1810 and 1867. As these are children, we have lowered the bar of serial killer label to two murders or murder attempts.In one of our two murder cases, Mary, in her new blended family, is alleged to have killed her two infant brothers.In our two other murder

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35:18

Murders at Yarmouth

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2023/10/20

The Notorious Murders at YarmouthNews of the Times Episode 186 | 1900 & 1912In today’s episode of frightful Fridays we are in Yarmouth 1900 and 1912 as we delve into the mysterious double murders that took place there.Pretty Mary Jane is found strangled with her own bootlace and left on the sand dunes of Yarmouth Beach in 1900. Living there under an assumed identity, her true identity and killer are eventually traced.But, 12 years later, a similar crime takes place with the body found only a

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39:10

The Life and Trial of Dr Smethurst

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2023/10/18

News of the Times Episode 185 | 1859The Life and Trial of Dr SmethurstThe case of Dr Smethurst in Richmond was a sensation in its day as it appeared to many that he had gotten away with it and had actually profited from murder. He originally married a woman 20 years older than himself and it is implied that he was unhappy. Then , whilst in his 50’s, as his wife is in her 70’s, a torrid affair with a woman 10 years younger than himself who, conveniently, is independently wealthy.Their bigamous

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27:48

William Sheward - The Norwich Dissector

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2023/10/16

William Sheward - The Dissector: Murderous MondaysNews of the Times Episode 53 | 1840 1851 Norwich was terrified by people finding flesh and bone body parts sprinkled liberally across the city. Children playing, dogs walking, casual strollers all came across various body parts in different sizes and shapes around the city. Fast forward 18 years and a man, physically frail and mentally broken, goes to the police station to turn himself in.Today’s Murderous Monday’s episode of true crime looks at the

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33:37

The Walworth Murderer - William Godfrey Youngman

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2023/10/14

The Walworth Murderer - William Godfrey Youngman: Serial Killer SaturdaysNews of the Times Episode 183 | 1860Serial Killer William Godfrey Youngman – The Walworth Murderer – has a plan.In this episode, we recount the plan through Godfrey’s actual letters as he woos and charmingly convinces his target to fall into step with his wishes. This story also has a surprising twist with what looks to be a setup to one murder becoming a gruesome bloodbath, making William Godfrey Youngman -The Walworth

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51:01

Infamous Murders in Wales

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2023/10/13

News of the Times Episode 182 | 1874 & 1878Infamous Murders in Wales: Frightful FridaysBeautiful Wales has had its own share of Infamous murders which rocked the respective communities at the time.Our first murder story from 1874 involves a known liar and deception artist James Gibbs. Gibbs has latched onto kind-hearted and much older spinster Susan Ann Ingram and has married her and then, effectively, dumped her. But Susan does not understand this and follows him. Her body, in a ditch, was

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23:22

Notorious Cases of Family Annihilations

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2023/10/11

News of the Times Episode 181 | 1694 - 1909Notorious Cases of Family Annihilations***DISTURBING CONTENT***Today’s episode of Wicked Wednesdays looks at three stories where a family was utterly annihilated. Parents, partners, aunts, uncles, children – no one was safe.Our first story from 1694 looks at infamous Thomas Austin as recounted from the Newgate Calendar.Our second story from Germany in 1866 looks at the infamous Timm Thode annihilations – a feat he seemed to be almost proud of.Our last

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35:06

The Eltham Murder Mystery

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2023/10/09

News of the Times Episode 53 | 1840 The Eltham Murder Mystery: Murderous MondaysThe Eltham Murder Mystery of 1871 involves pregnant Jane Clouson and her “young man”, Edward “Ned” Pook, who is none other than the son of the head of the household from which she has just been dismissed. Pretty Jane Clouson is ecstatic to receive a letter from her Ned wishing to meet with her that night to give her some tremendous news. Jane is excited and tells her friends and family about her planned meeting with her

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31:08

Martin Dumollard: The Maid Killer

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2023/10/07

Martin Dumollard: The Maid Killer - Serial Killer SaturdaysNews of the Times Episode 179 | 1862Martin Dumollard, renowned in French history, is infamous for a series of gruesome murders that is believed to have taken place in France between 1855 to 1861. The case was significant in French criminal history and attracted widespread international attention.Dumollard, posing as a head gardener of a chateau, would seek out vulnerable young girls, working as maids, and offer them a position at a chateau

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41:31

Murderous Stories from the Stage: Frightful Fridays

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2023/10/06

Murderous Stories From the StageNews of the Times Episode 178 | 1850 & 1897In today’s episode of Frightful Fridays, we look at two stories from the Victorian stage involving obsession and murder.Our first story centres on newly widowed Martha Sharpe who imagines herself in a new life with handsome popular actor of his day, James Elphinstone. Martha’s stalking of the famed actor turns deadly as she plots a way of making him her own...Our second story involves the well-known William Terriss, and

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42:41

Fatal Attractions | 1845 - 1895 | Episode 177

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2023/10/04

Fatal Attractions - Wicked WednesdaysNews of the Times Episode 177 | 1845 - 1895Today we look at stories that reveal a darker side of the Victorian age, where love has turned deadly.The fine upstanding quaker, John Tawell, with the inconvenient mistress on the side. The baronet’s son with a murderous mistress, Flora Davies, he may becoming tired of. Was it an accident or was it purposeful?And the famous cricketer, Edmund Kesteven, retired, who snaps on Christmas day with fatal consequences.Beneath

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25:29

The Papin Sister Murderers | Episode 176 | 1933

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2023/10/02

News of the Times Episode 176 | 1933The Papin Sister Murderers***Adult theme ***In the annals of true crime history, there are cases that continue to intrigue and shock us. Today, we journey back to a chilling and enigmatic tale that shook France to its core. It was the year 1933, a time of economic hardship, class struggle, and a society on the brink of change. And in the midst of it all, two sisters would become the centre of a gripping and disturbing story.Christine and Léa Papin, two seemingly

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26:46

The Shapwick Poisoner - Sarah Freeman | Episode 175 |...

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2023/09/30

The Shapwick Poisoner - Sarah FreemanNews of the Times Episode 175 | 1845Sarah Freeman, from 1845, became notorious for the series of murders she committed on her own family. Unpitying and relentless, anyone who thwarted her or got in her way was disposed of including, her mother at least 1 child, a husband and a brother. Even to the very end, Sarah Freeman, the Shapwick Poisoner, was attempting get another brother to hang for her. In a historical context, Sarah Freeman, in her day, was as famous

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28:03

The Crumbles Murders - Part 2 | Episode 174 | 1920

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2023/09/29

The Crumbles Murders - Part 2: Frightful FridaysNews of the Times Episode 174 | 1920 This 1920 murder in the beauty spot of “Crumbles” on the Eastbourne seaside was the first of two murders that took place in the scenic area some 4 years apart. Lovely 19-year-old Irene Munro, on her first holiday on her own, goes missing. Within a few days, a boy on a picnic with his mother discovers a foot sticking out of the shingle beach. Her face had been so battered that she could only be identified by the

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28:37

The Mussoorie Mystery | Episode 173 | 1911

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2023/09/27

News of the Times Episode 173 | 1911 The Mussoorie Mystery - A Locked Room Murder MysteryThe Mussoorie Mystery is a famous locked room mystery that took place in Mussoorie India in 1911 at the opulent Savoy Hotel at the foothill of the Himalayas. Miss Frances Garnet-Orme, and her travelling companion, arrive to stay. Miss Orme is a noted spiritualist, and her companion has some local fame as a crystal gazer and clairvoyant. Unexpectedly, the companion leaves and Miss Orme is found murdered a few

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28:53

The Jigsaw Murderer - Buck Ruxton | Episode 172 | 1935

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2023/09/25

News of the Times Episode 172 | 1935The Jigsaw Murderer - Buck Ruxton: Murderous Mondays***WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT ***Buck Ruxton, the genial, well liked local doctor, had a volatile relationship with his common law wife, Isabella Kerr, until one day, he utterly snapped. He killed her, and killed the nurse maid as well. Then, with surgical skill, he cut up the body parts into 70 pieces, whilst cutting away every identifying mark - every mole, scar - anything identifying - including the

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32:22

The Mansfield Massacre | Episode 171 | 1895

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2023/09/23

News of the Times Episode 171 | 1895The Mansfield Massacre - Serial Killer Saturdays***WARNING DISTURBING CONTENT***The Mansfield Massacre involved the brutal slaying of a family of four, which, if he had been successful, would have killed 7. The brutality inflicted on Mary Reynolds by Henry Wright was said by the police to be worse than anything inflicted on any of the victims of the ripper murders. After the brutalisation and murder of the three others, the house was attempted to be burned down

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41:06

The Crumbles Murder - Part 1 | Episode 170 | 1924

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2023/09/22

News of the Times Episode 170 | 1924 The Crumbles Murder - Part 1: Frightful FridaysIn this episode, we delve into the gripping tale of 'The Crumbles Murders,' a haunting and tragic story that unfolded in 1920.In this Part 1 episode, we focus on the shocking murder of Emily Kaye by none other than Patrick Mahon. Set against the backdrop of Eastbourne's eerie Crumbles area, this story is a chilling blend of murder, mystery, and the macabre.We unravel the events leading up to Emily

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41:38

Murder by Starvation | Episode 169 | 1877 - 1888

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2023/09/20

Murder by Starvation: Wicked WednesdaysIn this episode, we plunge deep into the darkest and most harrowing cases from the annals of history where the murder was caused by the purposeful starvation of the victim. We explore the chilling tales of murder by the cruellest means imaginable.Throughout history, there have been cases where individuals met their untimely demise not through weapons or poison, but through a slow, agonizing process of starvation. In this episode, we'll uncover some of the

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