Murder at Kirk o'Field 1567

This week we discussed the murder of the second husband of Mary Queen of Scots, Lord Darnley and the unsung victim of this story his valet, who's bodies were mysteriously found near the scene of a gunpowder explosion of the house they were staying in, half dressed and murdered. But who would commit such an awful crime? Listen to this weeks episode as we discuss all suggested theories throughout history and shed some light on our own views.

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Lara, Phoebe and Katie

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