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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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Infamous Killer Elizabeth Jeffries | Episode 168 | 1752

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2023/09/18

News of the Times Episode 168 | 1752 Infamous Killer Elizabeth Jeffries: Murderous MondaysIn this episode, we delve into the enigmatic life of infamous Elizabeth Jeffries, a name that has resonated through the annals of history.Elizabeth Jeffries, infamous murderer – her crime took place around the same time as Mary Blandy (episode 139). What makes her tale so unusual is her motivation. This psychological thriller offers several tantalising reasons for the murder of her uncle. Her story

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Martha Needle - The Serial Poisoner | Episode 167 | 1894

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2023/09/16

News of the Times Episode 167 | 1894Martha Needle - The Serial Poisoner: Serial Killer SaturdayMartha Needle was an Australian woman who became infamous for her involvement in a series of murders that occurred in the 1890’s in Australia. Martha is a classic example of a female serial poisoner.Martha Needle's crimes revolved around poisoning family members and anyone who got in her way to achieve what she wanted – whether this was financial gain, freedom from commitments or setting her eye on

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44:52

Lancashire Murder Stories | Episode 166 | 1886 - 1946

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2023/09/15

News of the Times Episode 166 | 1886 - 1946Lancashire Murder Stories: Frightful Fridays***WARNING DISTURBING STORIES***In today’s episode of Frightful Fridays, we look at 3 Lancashire murder stories:The famous Mary Ann Britland story of unfulfilled lust, Methodically, Mary Ann kills off everyone in her path to get the man of her dreams, including an inconvenient child.The story of the battered to death rich spinster, the medically termed dwarf and the beloved terrier hung on by a wire on a bed

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29:44

Curious Cases of Scotland Yard | Episode 165 | 1810 -...

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2023/09/13

News of the Times Episode 165 | 1810 - 1924Curious Cases of Scotland Yard: Wicked WednesdaysIn today’s episode of Wicked Wednesdays, we take a look at some of cases of Scotland Yard.Starting with the horrific Ratcliffe Highway murders with the Bow Street Runners – the precursor to Scotland Yard, we move onto the unsolved torso case found in the cellar of New Scotland Yard building site. From there the famous Bermondsey horror and the Manning’s capture by Scotland Yard, and onto the ripper case and

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The Peasenhall Mystery | Episode 164 | 1903

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2023/09/11

News of the Times Episode 164 | 1903The Peasenhall Mystery: Murderous MondaysThe "Peasenhall Mystery" was an unsolved murder case that took place in the village of Peasenhall in Suffolk, England, in 1902. The case revolves around the murder of a young woman named Rose Harsent who, it is discovered, is 6 months pregnant. Her throat had been slashed, and a failed attempt at burning her had been made.The prime suspect, William Harsent, is a married church elder with 6 children. In today’s

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44:19

The French Bluebeard - Henri Desire Landru | Episode...

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2023/09/09

News of the Times Episode 163 | 1921The French Bluebeard - Henri Desire Landru: Serial Killer SaturdaysHenri Désiré Landru was a notorious French serial killer who gained infamy as "The Bluebeard of Gambais" or "The French Bluebeard." He is one of the most well-known serial killers in French criminal history.Landru's crimes took place during and after World War I, primarily between 1914 and 1919. He targeted vulnerable women, often widows or spinsters, who had placed

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43:29

Aristocracy: Murder and Scandal | Episode 162 | 1760...

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2023/09/08

News of the Times Episode 162 | 1760 and 1825Aristocracy: Murder and Scandal - Frightful FridaysLaurence, Earl Ferrer, had a wicked temper. The murder he committed was so premeditated and considered so cruel for its time, there could be no pardon by rank, even as judged by The House of Lords, his peers. Instead he was doomed to swing at the scaffold of the commoners.A beautiful heiress worth millions with a wide range of suitors to choose from, including the future king William IV. The choice she

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36:22

Stories of Burnt at the Stake | Episode 161 | 1726-1784

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2023/09/06

News of the Times Episode 161 | 1726-1784Stories of Burnt at the Stake: Wicked WednesdaysIn this episode of stories of burnt at the stake, we look at cases for petty treason: a murderous wife and her unfortunate husband with the accompanying punishment of being burnt at the stake.We start with the infamously barbaric crime by wild girl Catherine Hayes.We follow this with the story of Elizabeth Herring. Was the murder purposeful or accidental?And we end with the terrible murder of the husband in a

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37:48

The Courtesan Who Got Away With Murder | Episode 160...

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2023/09/04

News of the Times Episode 160 | 1923The Courtesan Who Got Away With Murder: Murderous MondaysMarguerite Alibert Fahmy, also known as Marguerite Alibert, was a French socialite and courtesan. Her life was associated with scandal and intrigue due to her relationships with several prominent men, including royalty and nobility, most notably the future King Edward VIII. Marguerite Alibert married Egyptian aristocrat Ali Kamel Fahmy Bey – it was a tumultuous relationship which ended in his death at the

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The French Ripper - Joseph Vacher | Episode 159 | 1898

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2023/09/02

News of the Times Episode 159 | 1898 The French Ripper - Joseph Vacher : Serial Killer SaturdaysJoseph Vacher, also known as "The French Ripper" or "The Killer of Little Shepherds," was a notorious French serial killer and criminal. He operated for approximatley 4 years across the French countryside and is known for his gruesome and violent crimes. Between 1894 and 1897, Vacher embarked on a horrifying murder spree across the French countryside. He primarily targeted young

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Stories of Child Murderers | Episode 158 | 1738 - 1895

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2023/09/01

News of the Times Episode 158 | 1738 - 1895Stories of Child Murderers : Frightful FridaysIn this episode of Frightful Fridays, we explore historic accounts of child murderers.We start with the 10-year-old boy in 1738 who decides to burn his whole family rather than slit their throats.From there, we jump to 1820 and the young girl who decides to kill her mother in order to keep a boyfriend from jilting her.In 1831 a 14-year-old boy decides randomly to kill a young boy of 13.Then the horrific case of

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28:06

The Haunting of Leap Castle | Episode 157 | 12th-21st c

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2023/08/30

News of the Times Episode 157 | 12th-21st cThe Haunting of Leap Castle: Wicked WednesdaysIn the annals of Irish history, is there a more haunted location than Leap Castle?We explore its bloody history, some of the hauntings and strange events that were recorded in archived newspaper reports: the elemental, the Red Lady, the Bloody Chapel, midnight howling, disembodied screams and more. The Hauntings of Leap Castle, and the associated murders within, are explored in today’s episode.Hosted by Robin

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37:47

The East Cliff Mallet Murder | Episode 156 | 1935

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2023/08/28

News of the Times Episode 156 | 1935 The East Cliff Mallet MurderA once famous now retired architect. His beautiful 35 years younger wife and the new handsome 18 year old chauffeur and handyman. What could go wrong? In this story we look at the killing of Francis Rattenbury – who did it? Was it his beautiful artistic wife Alma Rattenbury, or the nice young local lad George Stoner. Set in the wealthy East Cliff area of Bournemouth, worlds collide leading to a dreadful murder and more tragedy to

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The Merry Widow of Windy Nook | Episode 155 | 1956

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2023/08/26

News of the Times Episode 155 | 1956The Merry Widow of Windy Nook: Serial Killer SaturdaysIt is 1957 and Mary Elizabeth Wilson keeps marrying men who then conveniently die. Of her 4 husbands, 2 of her newly acquired husbands die within 15 days of the marriage to Mary.A true female bluebeard of her day, Mary Wilson was nicknamed the Merry Widow of Windy Nook for her gallows humour stating things like saving the excess sandwiches at her wedding reception for her new husband’s impending funeral wake

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Forgotten Fridays | Episode 154 | 1764 - 1766

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2023/08/25

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The World of the Victorian Scam Artist | Episode 153...

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2023/08/23

News of the Times Episode 153 | 1800'sThe World of the Victorian Scam Artist: Wicked WednesdaysAlthough scam artists have been around since time immemorial, The Victorian era the rise of various types of scam artists, fraudsters, and beggars. With the divide between rich and poor at an extreme level, individuals used various tactics to exploit the vulnerabilities of their targets and make money through deception. In today’s episode we look specifically at the Victorian version of the 21st

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A Collection of Macabre Murders | Episode 152 | 1832...

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2023/08/22

News of the Times Episode 152 | 1832 - 1879A Collection of Macabre Murders | Twisted Tales TuesdaysIn today’s episode we look at some of the stories where murder was not enough. In these stories, murder was followed by an attempt to completely obliviate the victim.We start with Charlotte Lawson and the horrific murder of her mistress in France. Followed by the infamous James Cook and Mr Paas case that was a sensation in its day.Historically, one can argue that Kate Webster going so far as to

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The Case of Herbet Rowse Armstrong | Episode 151 | 1922

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2023/08/21

News of the Times Episode 151 | 1922The Case of Herbet Rowse Armstrong: Murderous MondaysIn 1922, Herbert Rowse Armstrong was a well-respected solicitor in the quaint town of Hay-on-Wye. A slightly built dapper man, on the surface he seems devoted to his wife Katherine who is known for browbeating her husband and publicly humiliating him. But then, Katherine becomes very unwell, and a business rival also becomes violently ill after eating a scone handed to him by Armstrong.We take a look at this

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Robert Hitchens: The Man Who Sank the Titanic |...

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2023/08/20

Robert Hitchens - The Man Who Sank the Titanic | ep150 | 1882 - 1940Robert Hitchens: The Man Who Sank the Titanic: Eccentric SundaysRobert Hitchens – The Man Who Sank the Titanic - carried that title with him for the rest of his life. Besides driving the Titanic into an iceberg, questions of his actual culpability arose as well as whether he purposefully allowed drowning passengers to die rather than attempt to save those he could.The event haunted his life ending in an attempted murder and two

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Robert Hicks Murray - The Eastbourne Tragedy |...

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2023/08/19

News of the Times Episode 149 | 1905-1912Robert Hicks Murray - The Eastbourne TragedyRobert Hicks Murray, or is it Robert Money?Bigamist with two sisters and a third he was grooming, his actions tragically ended the lives of four, with an attempt then to set all of the bodies on fire. There is also the cold case of his youngest murdered sister who was found with a scarf thrust down her throat before her mangled dead body was thrown off a train. Robert Hicks Murray is the subject of this episode of

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