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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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1888: Whitechapel Wednesdays - Part 5 | Episode 53

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2023/04/12

News of the Times Episode 53 | 1888Whitechapel Wednesdays Part 5In this episode of Whitechapel Wednesdays, police, and the press, are still coming to grips with the horrific murder of Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols. The astonishmnet and disbelief can be heard in the newspaper stories. Then, a new, even more gruesome murder takes place.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian MurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail:

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35:17

1887: When Obsession Turns to Murder - The Chocolate...

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2023/04/11

News of the Times Episode 52 | 1887 When Obsession Turns to Murder - The Chocolate Cream Killer - Christiana EdmundsEngland has had wholesale poisoning before, notably of beer (Oh no! We hear you say!) and sweets sold at a market stall. This case is different as this was intentional wholesale poisoning, both random and targeted.And through the use of chocolate creams. Tampering with the ambrosia of foods is already crime enough, we think.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes

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19:27

1834 - 1836: The Story of: Incest Cases in Regency...

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2023/04/10

News of the Times Story 160 | 1834 - 1836Incest Cases in Regency TimesA highly touchy subject. We, at News of the Times, are keen to show the range of life and crimes from Great Britain's past. *Reported* cases of incest were very few, but these 2 cases we thought were worth reporting. Trials for this sort of crime were closed during this time, so news coverage of these types of cases are few.The first case of the Braids was well known as the brother and sister killed their infant baby.Hosted

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16:22

1899: The Story of: Mary Ann Ansell - Murdering her...

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2023/04/09

News of the Times Story 150 | 1899 Mary Ann Ansell - Murdering her sister in an insane asylumThe lengths a woman will go to find the money in order to get married is demonstrated in this case. Our regular listeners will have spotted the trend of killing to get the insurance payout. The twist here is that she tried this with her sister who wan an inmate in an insane asylum.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian MurdersYouTube:

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36:00

1923: Albert Edwards Burrows - Seral Killer...

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2023/04/08

News of the Times Episode 51v | 1923Albert Edwards Burrows - Seral Killer SaturdaysAn interesting case in that his latest murder was what caught him for 3 previous murders 3 years before. Albert Edward Burrows was also a bigamist and there was evidence of sexual assault on the little boy he murdered. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian MurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comIf you

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22:28

1800 - 1840: The Story of: Houses of Death and the...

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2023/04/07

News of the Times Story 161v| 1800 - 1840 Houses of Death and the Diabolical SurgeonHealthcare in early 1800's England (Regency / Pre-Victorian) was a scary time to become ill or to have medical issues. This epeisode explores what one could expect during this time, as well as taking a look at the famous, or is it infamous, Robert Liston, the fastest surgeon in Great Britain. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian MurdersYouTube:

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1679 - 1879: When Reverends Go Bad | Episode 50v

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2023/04/06

News of the Times Episode 50v| 1679 -1879When Reverends Go BadThis episode focuses on two quite famous cases of their day. The Rev Robert Foulkes whose bad behaviour was renowned, but culminated in his stabbing to death his newborn son through an illicit affair he was having with his ward. The second case of the Rev John Selby Watson, recounts his bashing to death his wife in a fit of insanity, according to him. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories

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1888: Whitechapel Wednesdays -Episode 4 | Episode 49v

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2023/04/05

News of the Times Episode 49v | 1888Whitechapel Wednesdays - Episode 4In this episode of Whitechapel Wednesdays, Investogations are pursued as to definitively confirm the victim and her history. Theories are produced that the murderer is actually a gang. Much discussion and disagreement as to whether Mary Ann "Polly" had her clothes on or off when she was so brutally slashed. And, residents of Whitechapel respond.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories

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1879: When Employees Take Revenge - Catherine Kate...

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2023/04/04

News of the Times Ep48 | 1879When Employees Take Revenge - Catherine Kate WebsterCatherine "Kate" Webster, a name still remembered today. Although comparatively speaking, her crime was not as extreme as some of the others we have investigated, her actions certainly show what can happen when employees take revenge.Hosted by Robin Coles#NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian MurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail:

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23:14

1671: The Story of: The Man Who Stole the Crown...

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2023/04/03

News of the Times Story 107| 1671The Man Who Stole the Crown Jewels from the Tower of LondonColonol Blood (often incorrectly remembered as Captain Blood) successfully stole the crown jewels from the Tower of London! He was rewarded by King Charles II - the King he had fought against for many years! In between those activities, he kidnapped a Duke, broke his friend out of jail and was involved in all kinds of political plots in Ireland, Scotland, Holland as well as several in England. A very busy

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23:11

1663 - 1829: Stories of Executioners | Story 170v

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2023/04/02

News of the Times Story 170v | 1663 - 1829 Stories of ExecutionersIn this episode we look at 3 executioners in England's history. The role of executioner transformed over 100 years from executioners being shunned by the populace in general with a rather unsavoury repution, to becoming a Victorian version of a rock star. In between, we have the story of the executioner who himself was executed, after a lifetime of skirting the law.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories

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21:04

1881: Margaret Messenger: The 13 Year Old Serial...

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2023/04/01

News of the Times Episode 47v| 1881Margaret Messenger: The 13 Year Old Serial KillerIn this episode of Serial Killer Saturdays, we look at another child serial killer (the previous story being the Agnes Norman Case Episode 29)This case related to two small children deaths in one family whilst under the care of a 13 year old girl working as a servant in the family. The Margaret Messenger case while very sad, was also exceptional due to the youth of the girl. The case brought up a real difficulty

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30:53

1877: The Story of: The Starvation Of An Heiress By...

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2023/03/31

News of the Times Story 169 | 1877The Starvation Of An Heiress By The Ruthless Fortune HunterThis infamous case from 1877 captured everyone's imagination. It was commented that the people attending the trial tended to be wealthy, and very well fed, and that women attending treated the court case as if it were a dramatic show. Champagne and caviar were apparently shared between the many attendees. The Heiress was charmed by a man 10 years younger, who quickly took control of her life and

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1594 - 1808: A Haggle of Witches | Episode 46v

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2023/03/30

News of the Times Episode 46v | 1594 - 1808A Haggle of WitchesIn this collection of stories we look at stories about witches from 1594 to 1808. The stories include the first reported witch trial in Wales, the famous Witch Finder general in England, and what happens to poor unfortunates when a village has decided a person is a witch. This episode includes several other stories as well.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian MurdersYouTube:

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1888: Whitechapel Wednesdays - Episode 3 | Episode 45v

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2023/03/29

News of the Times Episode 45 | 1888 Whitechapel Wednesdays - Episode 3 In this episode of Whitechapel Wednesdays, another victim is found with extremely vicious slashings across the body. Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols is eventually identified, but the manner of how she got to the location where she was found remains a riddle. Hosted by Robin Coles. #newsofthetimes #VictorianCrimeStories #historicalcrimestories #Victorian Murders YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email:

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1837: The Jack the Ripper Precursor - Francois...

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2023/03/28

News of the Times Ep44v | 1837The Jack the Ripper Precursor - Francois Courvoisier50 years before the series of slayings in Whitechapel, a similar series of murders occurred n London in and around the Whitechapel area. Add setting a person on fire after slashing, and Francois Courvoisier falls into the category of Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to know.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian MurdersYouTube:

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1861: The Story of: The Poplar Witch - Mary Compton |...

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2023/03/27

News of the Times Story 137 | 1693The Poplar Witch - Mary ComptonAn infamous historical case that was still referred to a hundred years later. Mary Compton, the elder, was not a witch in the sense of weaving spells, but rather her deliberate starvation of infants placed in her care is what gave her the name of the Poplar witch, as the case took place in Poplar, London. A very early case of a female serial killer.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories

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1879: The Story of: The Hornsey Murder - Murder of a...

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2023/03/26

News of the Times Story 162v | 1879 The Hornsey Murder - Murder of a NewbornThis story from 1879, recounts the violent murder of an illegitimate child, believed to have been done by the father. The little girl born was known to have been well cared for by the mother, but suddenly vanishes with the child’s dead body found discarded the day after the father returns. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian MurdersYouTube:

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1846: Serial Killer Sisters - Catherine Flannigan &...

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2023/03/25

News of the Times Story Ep43v | 1846 Serial Killer Sisters - Catherine Flannigan & Margaret Higgins A huge story in its day which drew considerable attention to the practice of "Burial Clubs" which allowed anyone to insure another's life provided they paid the premiums. It has been speculated that they killed up to 17 people, but only 4 were proven. A true creep Serial Killer Saturday episode.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories

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1551: The Man Who Escaped Death 7 Times - Alice Arden...

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2023/03/24

News of the Times Story 159v | 1551The Man Who Escaped Death 7 Times - Alice Arden Love Triangle This fascinating love triangle story from 1551 was so infamous in its day, it was made into a play: Arden of Favesham. The suspected authour of this popular play? William Shakespeare. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #Victorian MurdersYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesEmail: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.comIf you like this, here are

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