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News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime
What Really Happened In The Clonbrook Murder Case?
What Really Happened In The Clonbrook Murder Case?
News of the Times Episode 477 | 1902
In 1902 Ireland, a chilling crime captured international headlines and left one haunting question hanging in the air—who was truly guilty?
Mary Taylor, a 40-year-old mother of two, was trapped in a loveless marriage with her husband John, a coal carter. She was open about her hatred for him. But what began as whispers of marital misery soon spiralled into something far darker.
Enter Joseph Taylor—a 25-year-old man with whom Mary was allegedly having an affair. Just five weeks before a shocking crime unfolded, Joseph walked into a police station with a grim confession: Mary had asked him to murder her husband.
So, who orchestrated the deed? Was Joseph a pawn in a calculated plan—or was he acting alone, fuelled by his own motives?
This scandalous tale stirred debate across borders and brought one explosive question to centre stage: who really held the guilt?
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the twisted backdrop, the crime itself, and the verdict that stunned many.
And stick around for our "Further Particulars" segment at the end—where we explore a case that’s less about death and taxes, and more about ghosts and taxes. One man claimed his grand haunted mansion deserved a tax break... all thanks to some unwelcome spectral roommates.
Hosted by Robin Coles.
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If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
1924: The Byfleet hotel Murder | EP413
https://youtu.be/UH5xnUF5kpk
1911: The Murder of "Lord" George Sanger | EP416
https://youtu.be/dYiTOTj7wII
1888 - 1925: A Round Robin of December Murders | EP417
https://youtu.be/wnIVPmRuEUY
1924: The Shocking Chicken Farm Case: Murder Most Fowl | EP418
https://youtu.be/zPqmEb8BBrs
1919: The Sandhills Christmas Tragedy - The Killing of Kitty | EP422
https://youtu.be/dWkkbNUtavo
1913: The Curious Case of The Liverpool Sack Murder | EP423
https://youtu.be/QZTHm9xkPrY
1930: The Case of the Body in the Wall Murder | EP424
https://youtu.be/JgMZHtDud88
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