Best Regency Era Podcasts (2024)

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The German Brinvillier - Anna Margaretha Zwanziger 36:58

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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 34:29

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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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The Niagara Murder - Canadian True Crime Story 31:21

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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 25:28

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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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Bridgerton: 3.07 – Joining Of Hands | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.07 – Joining Of Hands. In this episode, we chat how the most interesting aspect of this episode is Colin’s POV, if Whistledown is the true villain in all of Bridgerton, and why “Sharks Gotta Swim.” SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH…

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The Remarkable Case of William Chester Minor: The Lambeth Tragedy 37:13

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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 26:45

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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 33:45

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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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Till Death Do Us Part – Wedding Day Murders 30:35

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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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Bridgerton: 3.06 – Romancing Mister Bridgerton | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.06 – Romancing Mister Bridgerton. In this episode, we chat the downfalls of lackluster side stories and spinning wheels on the plot, the necessity of REAL choice for drama, why Penelope and Cressida are basically the same character, and why Blake’s favorite Needle Drop moment from the sho…

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The Fenayrou Case - A French Murder Tale 33:09

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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 31:58

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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 32:59

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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- True Crime Story 33:16

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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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Scotland Yard Casebook: The Wimbledon Murderer 38:36

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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 28:20

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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 32:17

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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 27:57

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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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The Stickney Murderess 39:57

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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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Wicked Watchmaker of Montreuil 33:48

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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 28:10

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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 33:06

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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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Bridgerton: 3.05 – Tick Tock | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.05 – Tick Tock. In this episode, we chat why this show has succeeded in humanizing it’s characters amidst the plot mechanics, important visual cues for subtext, and why engagement parties are just so damn awkward…especially ours… SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCA…

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Scotland Yard Casebook – The Seddon Case 47:28

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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 Murderous Monster 25:56

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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 - A London Murder Story 35:27

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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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Bridgerton: 3.04 – Old Friends | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.04 – Old Friends. In this episode, why Lord Debling is the best and the worst, the final test before a character breaks their stasis, and why we are making a shirt that says, “Hyacinth Knows All”… SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY YOUTUBE CONNECT WITH …

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Killing to Catch a Husband 34:08

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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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Bridgerton: 3.03 – Forces Of Nature | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.03 – Forces Of Nature. In this episode, we chat the prominent use of subtext in many different scenes, the antagonist/protagonist relationship shared between Cressida and Penelope, and why Mary will only refer to Benedict as “Bennington” from now on. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW…

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The Curious Case of William Chevis 40:50

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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 42:44

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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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Crimes of the Many William Hills 29:04

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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 33:10

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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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Bridgerton: 3.02 – How Bright The Moon | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.02 – How Bright The Moon. In this episode, we chat the parallel stories between the Mondriches and the Bridgertons, the push and pull dialogue between Eloise and Cressida, and why Blake actually references the movie Made Of Honor…. SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FOR NEW EPISODES APPLE POD…

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Capturing the Killer 25:57

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Capturing the Killer News of the Times Episode 322 | 1786 1783 England. In today’s episode we look at two cases from 1873 where the emphasis is on catching the killer. In our first case, it is mid day and Mary is walking along the path on her way to do some tasks. Martin Laas, spots her, follows her, and accosts her for money. Mary declines. The br…

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The Sinful Saint - Franz Riembauer 48:09

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The Sinful Saint - Franz Riembauer News of the Times Episode 321 | 1829 It is 1829 Bavaria and Pastor Franz Riembauer, who some refer to as a living saint, stands accused by a 17 year old girl of having stolen her family’s farm, gotten her sister pregnant, killed and buried another mistress and then killed her sister and more as witnesses. Her stat…

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The Tollesbury Murder Mystery 38:22

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The Tollesbury Murder Mystery News of the Times Episode 320 | 1851 It is 1851 Tollesbury – a small fishing village in Essex. The men have all gone to the local oyster harvesting business to start work. All of the men, except one. As the women start the morning with the household chores, the air is pierced by the screams of a young child who, upon w…

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Stories of In-law Issues: Killing the Step-Parent 24:38

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Stories of In-law Issues: Killing the Step-Parent News of the Times Episode 319 | 1870-1871 Is there such a thing as justifiable homicide? Not in 1870 or 1871. In today’s episode we look at two cases where the cliché of evil step-parent holds true and where the victim breaks. In our first case from 1870, young William who holds down a steady job an…

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UntJulia Wallace Murder Mysteryitled Episode 36:30

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Julia Wallace Murder Mystery News of the Times Episode 318 | 1931 The Julia Wallace Murder Mystery remains enigmatic. Many a theory abounds by various parties who believe they have solved the brutal crime. In this episode we look at the story from the standpoint of the papers. What we have noticed is its eery similarity to the Ramsgate Mystery http…

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Murderous Mary Ann Geering 35:02

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Murderous Mary Ann Geering News of the Times Episode 316 | 1849 1849 Sussex, and the Geering family are having a string of death misfortunes. First, the father of the family, Richard who was known to be a strong and healthy man, passes after an extreme bout of illness. His caring wife who nursed him states he suffered from a heart condition which i…

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Stories of Employee Revenge 41:08

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Stories of Employee Revenge News of the Times Episode 315 | 1751 & 1849 In today’s episode we look at murdering a different kind of mistress back in the day – one’s employer. For centuries, this was considered one of the very worst crimes and punishment was meted out rigidly. In our first case, it is 1751 and Norman Ross, a bright lad, has gotten h…

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The Sinister Schoolmaster 48:18

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The Case of the Sinister Schoolmaster News of the Times Episode 314 | 1860 CIt is 1860 Eastbourne and 15 year old Reginald Chancellor / Cancellor has been sent back after Easter holidays to his very expensive boarding school. Reginald is a known slow student. Although the family can see that Reginald has been on the receiving end of corporal punish…

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Bridgerton: 3.01 – Out Of The Shadows | Recap & Reaction

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Mary & Blake recap and give reaction to Bridgerton episode 3.01 – Out Of The Shadows. In this episode, we chat the emotional math behind Eloise’s choices, if Penelope is a likable character, the dynamic behind parallel facades between Colin And Pen, why Mary & Blake Commandments are always right, and why Mary is HERE for a side of Deblin Beef… SUBS…

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The Ramsgate Murder Mystery 43:36

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The Ramsgate Murder Mystery News of the Times Episode 313 | 1893 It is 1893 Ramsgate and Mr Noel, butcher and Wesleyan treasurer and Sunday school teacher, has come home from the Sunday school class he has just taught only to find himself locked out of his house. His wife, who should be home, does not answer. Mr Noel goes to the side window, looks …

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Ruthless Richard Edwards 29:25

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Ruthless Richard Edwards News of the Times Episode 312 | 1842 It is 1848 in the mining town of Merthyr Tydfil in Wales. 72 year old Tamar Edwards has gone missing from her small dilapidated cottage within the village. Her son, who has just recently reunited with his wife, has moved her into his mother’s cottage and explains his mother’s disappearan…

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Stories of Murders of Mothers 26:24

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Stories of Murders of Mothers News of the Times Episode 311 | 1775 & 1848 The killing of the mother, Matricide, has historically been considered one of the blackest of crimes. In today’s episode we look at two cases where the adult offspring has planned and carried out the murder of their respective mothers with chilling coldness. Our first case fr…

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Stories of Murdered Mistresses 44:19

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Stories of Murdered Mistresses News of the Times Episode 310 | 1775 & 1851 Our first story takes place in 1775. The young orphan that was brought into the household of well-respected ex-soldier John Bolton had developed into a beauty. Bolton takes advantage of his position and engages in an intimacy with her. And then she becomes pregnant. The case…

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The Warley Gap Murder 36:07

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The Warley Gap Murder News of the Times Episode 308 | 1903 It is 1903 in the beautiful area of Warley Gap, in Essex. Respectable local girl, Maud Garret, 19, is found terribly brutally slain in a field not far from the 2nd battalion Essex. Maud had been known to be walking with a soldier there – an Edwardian version of dating – and had been seen by…

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Chilling Charles Boyle 30:15

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Chilling Charles Boyle News of the Times Episode 308 | 1924 A young girl, upon arriving back to the flat shared with her mother, finds herself unable to get in. Impatiently knocking on the door and receiving no response, she goes to a neighbour and borrows the ley. Opening the door reveals a scene of horror with her mother, and two neighbour childr…

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Murderous Stories of Inconvenient In-Laws 47:16

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Murderous Stories of Inconvenient In-Laws News of the Times Episode 307 | 1837 & 1861 Those pesky n-laws who get in the way of the whole purpose of having gotten married in the first place. Our first case takes place in 1839. Charles Bartlett, who works as an entertainer with a travelling show, has met and married a young girl, scarcely 18, who bri…

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