News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime
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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.
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News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime
The Murder That Stunned Victorian London — The Shocking Case of Mrs. Millson (1866)
The Murder That Stunned Victorian London — The Shocking Case of Mrs. Millson (1866)
News of the Times | Episode 537| 1866
Step into the gaslit streets of 1890s London, where scandal, betrayal, and murder collided in a case so sensational it gripped the entire city.
When Mrs. Millson’s tragic fate came to light, the press seized on every sordid detail — from whispered infidelities to the chilling evidence uncovered in the aftermath.
This is more than a Victorian murder story; it’s a glimpse into a world where reputations were everything, and one deadly night changed everything.
🔍 In Further Particulars: a decidedly less murderous — but equally eyebrow-raising — tale involving an unusual dispute, questionable judgment, and the sort of decision-making that makes you wonder whether common sense ever truly existed.
If you enjoy gripping true crime, historical scandal, and a touch of Victorian drama, this episode will have you hooked from the first word to the last.
🕯️ A documentary series exploring British criminal history through primary sources — ideal for viewers who enjoy history, forensic psychology, and courtroom drama without modern commentary or filler.
👤 Narrated by Robin Coles
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🎞️ Long-form historical crime compilations: Final Sunday of every month
📚 Related cases from the archive:
1862: The Murderesss Timney | EP440
https://youtu.be/4_jZ_kdxONI
1869: The Outrage and Murder near Dumfries | EP444
https://youtu.be/KbQ7QRr6GZ0
1863: The Case of the Fatal Refusal | Victorian Romance Turns Into Fatal Murder | EP446
https://youtu.be/PD6Lf877vdY
1860: The Twisted Case of The Stepney Murder | EP447
https://youtu.be/3ok5__DIuU8
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