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.
With over 500 episodes and counting, we explore true accounts of mischief, murder, and mayhem from days gone by — all delivered with a wry nod and a love for the curious corners of the past.
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News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime
Scotland Yard Casebook: The Jealous Seamstress Who Stabbed Her Lover in Broad Daylight | True Crime
Scotland Yard Casebook: The Jealous Seamstress Who Stabbed Her Lover in Broad Daylight | True Crime 1902
News of the Times | Episode 545 | 1902
A bustling London street. A young man lies bleeding. A woman, once in love, now holds the knife.
In this gripping 1902 case from the Scotland Yard Casebook, we uncover the dramatic story of a seamstress whose jealousy turned deadly — and the scandal that followed. From courtroom theatrics to a surprising twist in motive, this real-life tale of love, betrayal, and sudden violence shocked Edwardian Britain.
🗞️ What drove her to commit murder in public view?
👗 Was it a crime of passion — or a calculated act of vengeance?
⚖️ And what did the jury decide after hearing her explosive confession?
Join us as we revisit the headlines, the trial, and the societal attitudes that shaped one of the most sensational cases of its time.
From crimes of passion to the peculiar perils of principle — we end with a wonderfully odd tale from 1922 Bermondsey, where a young heir to a vast Indian fortune voluntarily checked himself into a London workhouse.
His reason? He felt he hadn't earned the inheritance.
What followed involves lofty morals, lost money, and the timeless warning: never fall among thieves…
👤 Narrated by Robin Coles
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📚 Related cases from the archive:
1881 - 1902: Tales of Women Killers in Ireland | Ep269
https://youtu.be/19hEl21NY1s
1902: The Case of the Clonbrok Murder | EP477
https://youtu.be/M908ewkwXy4
1887 & 1901: Stories of Fatal Betrayal | Ep255
https://youtu.be/PbrvppYno_g
1901: The Southwestern Train Murder | Ep298
https://youtu.be/hQxVbug0aak
1901: Insane or Evil? The 1901 Murder of Emily Chapman at Hindhead | EP524
https://youtu.be/vaj3aYBzVps
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