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News of The Times Your gateway to a captivating journey through the darker pages of history. Join us as we dive deep into the annals of crime, unearthing forgotten stories, unsolved mysteries, and notorious criminals from the past. We upload 4 days a week: Sinister Saturdays Murderous Mondays Wicked Wednesdays Frightful Fridays Hosted by Robin Coles
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Sick Sad Society *Stuff You Won't Remember Next Week Not so mainstream things, that you might otherwise not see. Robot cops, a man turns himself into an alien, Woman sues an insurance company after getting an STD whilst having sex in the backseat of her car. Exactly! News You Won't Remember Next Week IG: @TheWeirdNewZ @V3TvUK Twitter: @V3TvNetwork Youtube: @V3Tvv Rumble: @V3Tv www.V3Tv.UK
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This serves as a memoir of my family, and how narcissism impacts lives. My narcissist father passed away on October 10th, 2021. My father was wild and lived life on his own terms. His death set off a new chain reaction of bizarre but not unsurprising events that are currently in motion. Our story includes, bigamy, lies, potential murder, fraud, death, addiction, destruction, but also humor and healing. Despite all the chaos and pain, we loved my father deeply. There is a long and complex his ...
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Can I Pod With Madness is a podcast in which we meticulously review a copy of Kerrang! or Metal Hammer, from 1987-1989 (mostly). Expect lots of talk about Iron Maiden, Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, KISS, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith and Lisa Dominique. Also some waffle about what was on telly that week, what was in the charts and general aimless nostalgia. Bringing the metal back to where it belongs! Podwithmadness@gmail.com Insta/twitter: @Podwithmadness https://linktr.ee/podwithmadness
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Inspired by a true life story, Lady Audley's Secret is the story of a woman's overwhelming ambition and passion for social success. When the first book came out in 1862, Victorian readers were shocked and outraged by its portrayal of aspects like bigamy, insanity, yearning for social status and the will to commit murder to achieve one's goals. The novel belongs to a genre that became very popular during that era. Known as “sensation novels” they can probably be equated to today's pulp fictio ...
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Sixty-three essays on a variety of topics as wide apart as Family Life in America, Opera Synopses, Bigamy, International Finance and many more, Love Conquers All by Robert Benchley strangely enough does not touch upon romance at all! However, these delightful notes provide hours of browsing pleasure for young and old readers alike. Robert Benchley was a well-known humorist and newspaper columnist, radio and television presenter, actor, scriptwriter and broadcaster. He is also credited with c ...
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Sharks swimming in a sea of cocaine... Women getting tattoos on mutant toes... Love triangles with unexpected twists... And hairy armpits scaring away suitors! Buckle up for a wild ride of bizarre tales and shocking revelations! All this and more, next on Sick, Sad Society!By Vaughn Johseph
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S10E276: Raw Doggin' Mind Control From unconventional travel experiences to the intriguing concept of mind control, we cover it all. Plus, meet a special guest—our beloved Grandma! Join us as we explore the intersections of technology, food, and metal for your filthy earballs in today’s weird world. (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:56) - Gargul, SONG: Gal…
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The Mystery of Room 144 News of the Times Episode 357 | 1885 1885 St Louis Missouri. An Englishman arrives at a higher-class hotel in St Louis awaiting his English friend who has a number of business appointments around America and Canada. The two, who had travelled together from Liverpool to Boston appear to be very good friends. The business gent…
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The Infamouse Rutherford Case - Scotland Yard Casebook News of the Times Episode 355 | 1919 In 1919, England was shocked by the murder of a Major by a good friend, a Lieutenant Colonel. The major was such a good friend, he was godfather to his murderer’s youngest son. Both would be considered to socialise in the highest sectors of society. The murd…
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Victorian Strychnine Stories News of the Times Episode 355 | 1875 As methods of murder go, strychnine is particularly painful. Today we look at two poisoning by strychnine cases from 1875. Both used this method to poison their victim, and both had beyond the norm motives for murder. Our first case takes place in County Durham with Elizabeth Pearson…
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The Victorian Borgia- Lydia Sherman, Serial Killer News of the Times Episode 353 | 1872 In today’s episode it is 1872 New haven Connecticut, and concerns have been raised from the neighbours regarding the tragic quick death of Lydia’s third husband. The body is duly exhumed and found to be riddled with arsenic. It occurs to authorities that all of …
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HI BILLY! What's the one movie that gets mentioned on this podcast more than any other? Long time listeners will hardly be surprised to hear that we've recorded a Lost Boys special. Join us as we luxuriate in the sexy vampire goodness, 80s style! What's Kiefer Sutherland like in real life? Has Billy Wirth cast a spell over all women of a certain ag…
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S10E275: Sonic Shadows & Oozing Walls Join the Grims for their weekly wrap-up, featuring intriguing topics such as the relationship between musical pitch and the perception of brightness, tales of blood-oozing walls, a harrowing 43-year ordeal, and a dose of heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:56) - Intolerance, SONG: Th…
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The German Brinvillier - Anna Margaretha Zwanziger News of the Times Episode 352 | 1810 In today’s episode it is 1810 Germany and a woman, described as 50 years old and ugly, but with a helpful and sweet nature is leaving a trail of death wherever she goes. With three definitive deaths and at least 14 murder attempts – she was referred to as the Ge…
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Tales of Toxicity: The Chronicles of Two French Poisoners News of the Times Episode 351 | 1921 & 1930 We are in France looking at two cases from 1921 and 1930. Both cases, when we started ot investigate them were rather shocking, even by us hardened crime researchers. The first case, from 1921, is in a post-World War 1 environment with its first us…
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Sick Sad Society *Stuff You Won't Remember Next Week "Can Flavor Flav save a sinking ship with a seafood feast? "Bird poo turning flower beds into a 'high' society garden? "Laxatives in lunchboxes and HR horror stories – get ready for a gut-wrenching tale on Sick, Sad Society!" Instagram @SickSadSo www.V3Tv.UK YouTube @V3Tv…
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The Niagara Murder - Canadian True Crime Story News of the Times Episode 350 | 1890 In 1890, Canada was fending off what it perceived as influx of immigrants who had come only to be involved in crime. Enter Regnald Birchall and wife, a once promising student, sports enthusiast, and sketch artist turned committed gambler and con artist. In a previou…
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Astounding American True Tales Of Crime News of the Times Episode 349 | 1929-1930 In today’s episode it is 1929 to 1930 Texas. Coming across one of the stories in our research, we were astounded – and we are hardened long time crime researchers! This then led us on to more stories – all from Texas and all around the same time! The stories include a…
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S10E274: A Tree With no Branches Join us for an 'intellectual' rollercoaster that traverses the spectrum from life-threatening situations to cultural phenomena, all served with a side of humor and a dash of nostalgia. Prepare to be informed, entertained, and perhaps even a little metal-ified! (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:56) - Nightrage, SONG: Euphori…
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The Remarkable Case of William Chester Minor: The Lambeth Tragedy News of the Times Episode 348 | 1872 1872 Lambeth and a man, on his way to work in the early morning hours to the local brewery, is chased, shot, then repeatedly stabbed by an unknown assailant. A policeman on his beat nearby hears the shots and catches up with the assailant, America…
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The Four-Fold Murders in France News of the Times Episode 347 | 1864 In today’s episode it is 1864 in the Haute Pyrenees of France and a dilapidated chateau, run by an elderly gentleman with his four servant, remains shuttered unusually. The gentleman who owns the run down chateau is known as a bit of an eccentric – rumours have it that he is very …
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Tales of Assassination of the Aged News of the Times Episode 347 | 1893 & 1897 Today we look at two cases where the intended victim was of more senior years. The first case from 1893 is a terrible crime using an axe on the woman running the shop. The police took the case very seriously and managed to trace the suspect to Belgium and extradite him –…
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Confessions of a Serial Dater: Exploring the World of Married Men The Hawk Tuah Effect & Crazy Partners #HawkTuah #Spitonthatthang #SerialDating #MarriedMenDating #UnconventionalRelationships #IntimacyIssues #ValidationInRelationships #CompartmentalizedAffairs #SecretRelationships #SeekingConnection #EscapingRoutine #ForbiddenLove…
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Till Death Do Us Part – Wedding Day Murders News of the Times Episode 53 | 1840 In today’s episode we look at three cases related to weddings. Our first case from 1881 in Preston is perhaps one of the most heartless crimes we have researched. A very young girl of 16 has become pregnant from an older unemployed rake. He promises her marriage and all…
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S10E273: My Tailpipe is Screamin' The Grims hesitantly tackle duo euthanasia and censorship. Also on the agenda; uncovering the government's covert thermostat agenda for your home, the tale of a sick day gone wrong when your manager becomes your unexpected travel companion, our 20-minute off-air struggle to pronounce one band's name, quench your th…
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The Fenayrou Case - A French Murder Tale News of the Times Episode 344 | 1882 1882 France and the Fenayrou marriage has been disintegrating. Filled with infidelities, gambling, and fraud. Facing financial ruin, the wife confesses her infidelities which includes their now successful previous apprentice. The news sends the husband into an absolute fu…
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The Poisoning Prince News of the Times Episode 343 | 1875 1875 Baroda India and tension is mounting between Colonel Phayre, new to his post as the representative of the British Government in the state of Baroda and Malhar Rao Gaekwad, the young Prince Maharaja of Baroda. The Prince, who gained succession upon the death of his brother has been using…
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Dismembered in Paris News of the Times Episode 342 | 1878 1878 Paris. An owner of a small hostel roams her small hostelry to trace a pervading strong smell. She manages to trace it to a room that had been rented for a week by two students. Inside a cupboard is a package emitting the terrible stench. She opens it and inside she finds two arms and tw…
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The Reverend and the Sunday School Teacher News of the Times Episode 341 | 1911 1911 Hyannis Cape Cod Massachusetts and 19 year old Miss Avis Linnell is found dead on the bathroom floor of her room at the YMCA. Miss Linnell was a music student at the college and also worked as a Sunday School teacher. Coincidentally, her long time beau, the Reveren…
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Sick Sad Society *Stuff You Won't Remember Next Week In this episode, we discuss the overreaction towards a fast food dip and how it reflects the priorities of our society. We delve into real-life issues and encourage viewers to ponder what truly matters. Let's shift focus to a thrilling crime story next. Video eps on YouTube & Rumble @V3Tv or TikT…
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S10E272: From Vitamin Scares to Metal Flares - The Grims delve into the world of multivitamin research, share an appreciation for their surroundings, discuss the jarring experience of sudden awakenings, ponder the mysterious appearance of monoliths, visit Japan's efforts to develop more lifelike robots, chat about bands that have won us over throug…
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Scotland Yard Casebook: The Wimbledon Murderer News of the Times Episode 340 | 1881 In this episode it is 1881 London, and Dr Lamson’s life is spinning out of control. Pursued by creditors and in desperation having just committed cheque fraud, he had days before the fraud would be discovered. He has gone through all of the money of his wealthy wife…
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The Case of Burke and Hare News of the Times Episode 338 | 1828 - 1831 1828 Edinburgh was rocked by the news of a murder couple within their midst who has been killing unfortunates and then selling the freshly murdered bodies who have been smothered specifically to leave the corpse “natural looking”. Their gain is between £8 to £10 a body – approxi…
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Blood Money: The Dark Side of Child Support Evasion News of the Times Episode 337 | 1823 & 1896 COur first case from 1823 was quite a famous story in its day. Samuel Fellowes, who has been having intimate relations with one young lady from the village who comes from a respectable family, has now become pregnant and Fellowes seems to have lost inter…
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Evil Allan Mair - a Scottish Murderous Tale News of the Times Episode 336 | 1843 Co1843 Stirling Scotland, and an all too familiar scene has occurred of a husband practically beating his wife to death. But, the case becomes convoluted. 84 year old Allan Mair has a penchant for beating his wife 85 year old wife Mary. He regularly starves her, and oc…
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We’re looking at the early 80s work of Genesis and immediately make an absolute booboo regarding their hit Mama - I know it wasn’t Rapper’s Delight, it was The Message by Grandmaster Flash that was the inspiration for the laughy bit! Don’t @ me! Regardless their “The Mama Tour” video is praised to high heaven despite having one of their more embarr…
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S10E271: Micro-Plastenis - Join the Grims as we unearth the origins of the first power ballad, explore the unsettling discovery of microplastics in unexpected anatomical locations, marvel at the AI advancements reshaping our world, unravel the mystery behind severed limbs making headlines, disclose Metal Archives' stance on AI-generated music, and …
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The Stickney Murderess News of the Times Episode 335 | 1869 It is 1868 Stickney in Lincolnshire and Priscilla Biggadike and her alleged lover, lodger Thomas Proctor stand accused of the murder of her husband, Richard. The couple, with three children, have had a notoriously explosive relationship – well known within the community and there is no dou…
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Sick Sad Society *Stuff You Won't Remember Next Week Discover the difficult choice faced by a spouse when they withhold a devastating secret that could shatter trust in their relationship. Explore the consequences and moral conflicts in this thought-provoking video. #SecretsInMarriage #TrustIssues #MarriageConflicts #LoveAndDeception #RelationshipC…
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Wicked Watchmaker of Montreuil News of the Times Episode 334 | 1884-1885 1884 France, and watchmaker Albert Pel is in every headline. It all starts with a missing girl and alarming smells coming from his house. As with most serial killers, it is that last crime that unravels all the others. As policer investigate the unassuming watchmaker’s house, …
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Jealousy in Nottingham Turning to Murder News of the Times Episode 53 | 1840 In today’s episode it is 1825 in the city of Nottingham. We have two cases where jealousy leads to murder. In our first case, married Thomas Dewey, who lives with his wife, has been having a side fling with the neighbour, separated Maria Austin. Maria has spent the day wit…
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The Achill Atrocity - Ireland True crime News of the Times Episode 332 | 1894 It is 1894 on a remote island in Ireland and a fire has taken place at one of the larger estate houses. Agnes M’Donnel is found, barely alive, her face has been bashed repeatedly and it appears that her nose and part of her lip have been bitten off. She unexpectedly and m…
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S10E270: Useless Grims The Grims weekend wrap-up, battery houses, weird stories w/ no explanations, abandoned babies, industry science, the rudest things you can do as a guest, and heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) - Intro Special Thanks To: (00:00:56) - Useless Warriors, SONG: Steel (00:01:48) - Conversation 1 (00:06:52) - Eisige Ve…
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Scotland Yard Casebook – The Seddon Case News of the Times Episode 331 | 1911 In today’s episode, it is 1911 North London. A wealthy spinster lodger has died in the Seddon household. She has been poorly for a few weeks. The doctor issues the death certificate and Eliza Barrow, the spinster, is buried in a cheap grave. But, by chance, Eliza’s relati…
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Thomas Jeffries, - The Monster News of the Times Episode 330 | 1826 In today’s episode it is 1826 Van Diemen’s Land, now known as Tasmania. As the arguably worst of the penal colonies, and with rush rangers running wild attacking lone farm settlers, it can be a dangerous place to be. Of all the convicts and all the bush rangers, there is one who st…
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The Wood Green Affair News of the Times Episode 330 | 1825 In today’s episode it is 1869 in North London. Frederick Hinson, who is undergoing some monetary issues, and who is known to have an occasional drinking problem, suspects his live in partner of having an affair with their neighbour, wealthy, known playboy William Boyd. His partner, Maria, w…
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Killing to Catch a Husband News of the Times Episode 327 | 1831 & 1835 Today we look at two stories where the ultimate motivation of killing is to catch a husband. Our first case from 1831 takes place in Coventry, where Mary Ann Higgins, orphan, has been taken in by her kindly uncle who treats her as a daughter. Mary Ann has many admirers but settl…
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What’s Phil Collins’ favourite chocolate? It’s not a gag, we actually want to know. Regardless of the famous tub thumper’s preferred sweet treat, he’s the star of Kerrang’s most bonkers cover ever. We’re looking at a really really OLD magazine this week, so there’s news on Status Quo splitting up shocker - especially shocking since they carried on …
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S10E269: Grim-shing - This week we review Loudwire's top 30 hair metal bands, smishing, what unread emails say about you (no surprises), what happens when a remote tribe is introduced to the WWW, the sad effects of a 16-foot python, and heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) - Intro Special Thanks To: (00:00:57) - NIXD, SONG: Don't Tell S…
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The Curious Case of William Chevis News of the Times Episode 326 | 1931 1931 Aldershot and Lieut Chevis, halfway through his favourite meal, Manchurian Partridge, very shortly afterwards is beset by excruciating pain and dies within a few hours by strychnine poisoning. To add to the mystery, the family dog vanishes shortly afterwards and is then fo…
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The Camden Town Murder Mystery News of the Times Episode 324 | 1907 1907 Camden Town London and upon returning home from his night shift on the train, Mr Shaw comes home to discover his girlfriend, pretty flirtatious Emily Dimmock brutally slain, half naked in bed. An effort seems to have been made to stage a robbery, but police are unconvinced. Th…
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Sick Sad Society Period Blood Facials? https://www.tiktok.com/@v3tvuk Discover the wildest beauty trend taking over Instagram - period blood face masks! Join Vaughn from 6 Sad Society as he dives deep into this bizarre DIY treatment, exploring its origins and the claims behind it. Don't miss out on the shocking secrets of achieving a youthful glow!…
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Crimes of the Many William Hills News of the Times Episode 324 | 1802 - 1837 This episode looks at three William Hills in England between 1802 to 1837. All three Williams are accused of outraging (rape). All three Williams hold very different positions in society. All three Williams refute the charges against them. The first William from 1802 stand…
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Stories of Jealous and Jilted News of the Times Episode 323 | 1844 & 1878 Our first case from 1844 was so famous it was commemorated with a memorial of the poor victim. Charlotte, a notably attractive milk maid with a list of men interested in her, works with Mathew Weekes. Mathew, lame, pockmarked and missing several teeth, has been enamoured with…
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S10E268: Bare Meat - Bear meat gone wrong, top 5+1 jukebox songs to make the patrons run, feces balloons, a saddened groom, walking trees, a veeerrrry long list of world records, and heavy metal for your filthy earballs! (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:57) - Maudissez, SONG: Fracture Par Fracture (00:07:12) - Jamart, SONG: Time (00:13:00) - Conversation …
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