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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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1903: George Chapman - The Ripper Suspect: Serial...

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2023/06/03

News of the Times Episode 88 | 1903 George Chapman - The Ripper SuspectStill recovering from the series of brutal slayings in London, a new serial killer emerges, George Chapman. Violent, brutal, and with a trail of newly married wives and their long lingering painful deaths within a short time of their "marriage" to Chapman, this series of slayings became a huge case of its time. Seeking some resolution, Chapman was put forward as the possible ripper. We look into the murders and

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37:43

1888: Whitechapel Wednesdays part 12: Mary Kelly |...

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2023/05/31

News of the Times Episode 53 | 1840 Whitechapel Wednesdays 12 - Mary KellyIn this, the penultimate series of Whitechapel Wednesdays, Mary Kelly is brutally murdered, in possibly the most horrific manner of the canonical 5. This episode recounts the doscovery of her murder and describes the atrocities she endured.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #VictorianMurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email:

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34:16

1830's-1910's: Stories From Penny Dreadfuls: Twisted...

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2023/05/30

News of the Times Episode 87| 1830's-1910'sStories From Penny Dreadfuls: Twisted Tales TuesdayOne could argue that Victorian Penny Dreadful stories brought us Dracula, Frankenstein, Dr Jeckyl and Mr Hyde, The Mummy and, of course, the highly popular Sweeney Todd. This episode takes a whirlwind tour of Penny Dreadfuls.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #VictorianMurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail:

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40:27

1887-1889: The Thames Torso Murders: Murderous...

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2023/05/29

News of the Times Episode 85| 1887-1889The Thames Torso Murders: Murderous MondaysBetween 1887 and 1889, within 10 miles of Whitechapel, 3 brutally dimembered bodies of women were found washing up on the banks of the River Thames. One of the bodies in particular was eviscerated with spleens, etc, washing up along the shoreline. This episode looks at these 3 cases and questions their relationship with the Whitechapel slayings.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories

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48:47

1806-1880: Madame Rachel - Beautiful Forever |...

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2023/05/28

News of the Times Episode 84 | 1806-1880Madame Rachel - Beautiful ForeverWere Madame Rachel to turn up in our day, she would undoubtedly be a tremendous success! This story absolutely captured Victorian news stories of the day as the masses watched the now exposed lives of the rich and priveleged. A favourite story of our team which has been waiting in the wings for awhile.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #VictorianMurders YouTube:

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1809: Mary Bateman - The Yorkshire Witch | Episode 83

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2023/05/27

News of the Times Episode 83 | 1809Mary Bateman - The Yorkshire WitchSome serial killers come and go, but in the UK, Mary Bateman lives on with a kind of awe filled fascination/repulsion. At the turn of the century, with a questionable health care system, Mary Bateman turned this situation to her advantage. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #VictorianMurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comIf

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1888: Whitechapel Wednesdays 11 | Episode 82

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2023/05/24

News of the Times Episode 82 | 1888Whitechapel Wednesdays 11In this episode of Whitechapel Wednesdays, attempts are made to discover the identity of one of the 2 victims from the double event, but her face is so badly cut up, identification is unsuccessful. The Dear Boss letter naming himself as Jack the ripper is released to the press as well as a postcard also supposedly sent from the same. The police are publicly bashed for their perceived ineptitude. An emminent psychiatrist of the day gives

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34:43

1881: The Brighton Railway Murderer - Percy Lefroy...

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2023/05/23

News of the Times Episode 81 | 1881The Brighton Railway Murderer - Percy Lefroy Mapleton: Twisted TuesdaysThis horrific murder case on the London to Brighton train in 1881 gripped the nation at the time. Initial poor handling of the situation, the brutality of the murder, and a not unexpetced successful escape from the primary suspect ensured the story was kept in the public eye. This case has the additional note of being the first case where a forensic composite sketch was created and released

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53:08

1875: The Murder of Harriet Lane: Murderous Mondays |...

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2023/05/22

News of the Times Episode 80 | 1875The Murder of Harriet Lane: Murderous MondaysA seemingly traditional respectable Victorian small business owner, his duplicitous life and a missing local girl are just the start of this case which depicts how incredibly gruesome a crime can get.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #VictorianMurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comIf you like this, here are links to

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28:55

1868-1899: Jerome Caminada - The Original Sherlock...

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2023/05/21

News of the Times Episode 79 | 1868-1899Jerome Caminada - The Original Sherlock Holmes: Eccentric SundaysWho has not heard of, even vaguely, Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic Sherlock Holmes charachter with the insdispensable Dr Watson? Where did this inspiration come from? We submit Jerome Caminada, one of the most famous detectives you never heard of. His story, and some of his cases, are reviewed in this episode.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories

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45:26

1903: Serial Killers on the High Seas: Serial Killer...

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2023/05/20

News of the Times Episode 78 | 1903Serial Killers on the High SeasLiving on a ship is not so different from travelling on a train or being in a liocked room mystery - there are few options for escape. In this episode we look at the infamous Veronica tragedy from 1903 and the brutal murders of 7 crew members on board inlcuidng the Captain and first and second mates. The crimes criss cross the globe with the legal system in Liverpool to dispense justice.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes

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1888: Whitechapel Wednesdays 10| Episode 75

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2023/05/17

News of the Times Episode 75| 1888Whitechapel Wednesdays 10In this episode of Whitechapel wednesdays, the whitechapel inhabitants and the police are left reeling from the double event. Due to the horrific nature of the wounds on one of the bodies, only Elizabeth Stride has been identified. Large protests take place as calls are made for resignations. We also have for the the very time, the name of the murderer: Jack the Ripper. But is it a hoax?Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes

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41:09

1813 - 1885: Stories of Botched Executions - Twisted...

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2023/05/16

News of the Times Episode 77 | 1813 - 1885Stories of Botched Executions Botched executions were more common than you might expect. In todays episode, we are looking at 5 botched executions including rising from the dead, the man they couldn't kill and decapitation which is really really getting it wrong. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #VictorianMurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comIf

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32:26

1779: The Murder of Martha Ray By Reverend Hackman:...

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2023/05/15

News of the Times Episode 76 | 1779The Murder of Martha Ray By Reverend Hackman - Murderous MondaysEvery few decades, a case comes alomg that becomes the obsession of everyone around. The James Hackman - Martha Ray story was just such a case in 1779. The story of love growing into obsession and eventually hate. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian MurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail:

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1589 - 1663: The Legendary Moll Cutpurse: Eccentric...

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2023/05/14

News of the Times Episode 74 | 1589 - 1663The Legendary Moll Cutpurse : Eccentric SundaysLegendary Moll Cutpurse who certainly lived life to the fullest did just about everything one could think of on the shady side of the law. Her exploits are recounted here. Such was her fame, she is still remembered some 350 years later here in the UK.She indirectly was a thorn in the side of Oliver Cromwell and co.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian

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43:36

1811: John Williams - The Horrific Ratcliffe Murders:...

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2023/05/13

News of the Times Episode 73 | 1811John Williams - The Horrific Ratcliffe Murders: Serial Killer SaturdaysThis 1811 horrific series of slayings was compared to the ripper killings some 77 years later by the press - it was that brutal. Two families are annihiliated - the motive is believed to be money. Then, a tenuous series of clues leads them to a suspected killer. But - the unimaginable happens. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian

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1888: Whitechapel Wednesdays Part 9 | Episode 70

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2023/05/10

News of the Times Episode 70 | 1888Whitechapel Wednesdays Part 9In this week's episode, an outline of the Gateshead slashing - had the ripper moved North? Apparently not with the double event. The victim of the Mitre Square horrific killing is not yet identified, but the Berner Street slashing is, with Elizabeth Stride's still warm body, oozing blood right outside a workman's club in full joviality.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories

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1478 - 1896: Stories of Punishments and Execution...

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2023/05/09

News of the Times Episode 72 | 1478 - 1896Another look at different punishments and execution methods in England and abroad. In this episode we look at Little Ease, the wheel, beheadings (messy), guillotine, the maiden, being drowned in a vat of wine, and gatching, with accompanying stories for each.You will never look at arts and crafts in the same way again.Hosted by Robin Coles #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian MurdersYouTube:

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1900: The Louise Massett Murder Case | Episode 71

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2023/05/08

News of the Times Episode 71 | 1900The Louise Massett Murder CaseThe famous Louise Masset case is still remembered today. Former beauty 37 year old spinster has an ongoing affair with a 19 year old. The catch? Her 3 1/2 year old boy….Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian MurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comIf you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:

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48:01

1800-1893: Dr William Price - The Arch Druid and High...

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2023/05/07

News of the Times Episode 70 | 1800-1840Dr William Price - The Arch Druid and High Priest of the Sun: Eccentric SundaysArriving at a posh London exhibition in a carraige driven by his goats. Trawling the Welsh hills nude whilst reciting incantations. Being the ArchDruid who rediscovers the language of nature. Did we mention he created the first onesie?. Dr William Price was a man ahead of his time. Oh yes, and producing children at 83. He must have been doing something right....Hosted by Robin

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