News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime

News of the Times Short #142 | 1871 The Boulton and Park Prosecution - Victorian LGBTQ A famous case in its day revolving around a gay couple regularly appearing at events and highly public locations dressed as women. Even worse, according ot the news of the day, some men were unable to tell that it was a man dressed as a woman and would begin courtship.  Highly controversial in its day. Hosted by...

News of the Times Short #5128 | 1832 Charlotte Lawson - Beating her brains out and cutting her to pieces The story of Charlotte Lawson, a chambermaid of a lady in France, and the extreme methods she used to divert suspicion. Pre-planned, violent and rather gruesome. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: htt...

News of the Times Short #140 | 1888 Another Woman Attacked in Whitechapel in 1888, there were a string of violent attacks on women in the Whitechapel area.  Was this Jack the Ripper, a copycat, or another? Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespod...

News of the Times Episode #32v | 1828 - 1831 The Burkers - Feeding The Dissectors "Burking" became a Victorian term after the infamous case of Burke and Hare.  Burkers are not to be confused with Resurectionists, otherwise known as grave robbers.  Burkers murdered as cleanly as possible in order to avoid marks upon the body, usually by smothering, and then sold the body on to medical sch...

News of the Times Short #147 | 1871 Punishment of a 13 year old child for attempting suicide A 13 year old child is stopped by police from her attempt to commit suicide and is brought before the courts for her illegal actions. What is interesting and telling is the Police and mother's reaction to her second suicide attempt.  Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #Histo...

News of the Times Short #138v | 1871 The Baronet's Son and His Murderous Mistress A story of an unhappily married woman, a new fellow on the side, a choice to be made, and the winner of the lady in question losing interest now that he has won her.  This famous case involving love, spousal cheating, illicit affairs, and finally manslaughter with a touch of the upper classes involved - the vict...

News of the Times Short #139v | 1900 The Mystery Woman Found Strangled on Yarmouth Beach A huge case at the time that involved murder, fraud, and bigamy. A very pretty young woman is found strangled with a boot lace in a secluded lovers corner of the beach.  She cannot be traced initially. Very racy stuff at the time. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeSt...

News of the Times Short #136 | 1871 The Bizarre Illegal Sale of Arsenic in Bulk Before there were internet drug sales, there was that little old woman in the back corner shop illegally selling arsenic en masse.  Oops!  Did I kill someone? Great story. . Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthe...

News of the Times Short #135  | 1871 Violent murder in a drunken rage A couple drinking with accusations of cheating coming out.  This story recounts the aftermath of a couple's drinking spree. This could easily be 2023 instead of 1871. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email:...

Stabbed in the Throat In 1888, Whitechapel was renowned for the poverty and the violence - especially directed towards women.  This case, although unrelated to Jack the Ripper, is one of the many violent crimes in this general location at this time. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetime...

Stories of Matricide When children kill their mothers.  Three stories of matricide from history for different reasons: to regain the attention of a lover that has discarded her; for the money; and the most disturbing case of the young Coombs boys who just seemed to find their mother standing in the way of their fun.  Hosted by Robin Coles. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: ne...

News of the Times Short #133 | 1888 Drunk and Disorderly in Whitechapel "Shocking" abuse and obscene language from a woman picked up in Whitechapel.  This was around the time and place of the Jack the Ripper murders. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimes...

News of the Times Short #132v | 1813 Cruelly Deceived by Her Lover A cautionary tale of what happens to an innocent girl swept up in the attentions of a handsome officer in uniform. The perceived stain on the family honour would have made it extremely difficult for her to return home in 1813. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes You...

News of the Times EP27-3v| 1892 Frederick Bailey Deeming - Serial Killer Historically, Frederick Bailey Deeming's name has come up in more than one quarter as being Jack the Ripper.  This is most certainly partially due to how horrific his crimes were.  His story unfolds in both England and Australia. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@news...

News of the Times Short #134 | 1873 Attempted suicide due to jealousy Teenage angst was still a thing back in the day.  This story recounts the suicide attempt of a 19 year old jilted girl. Sympathies are clearly not with her due to her "showy" attire. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@...

News of the Times Short #141 | 1871 Violent drunken murder of his wife Quiet loving unassuming shoemaker by day, drunken violent and crazed man by night.  What happens when he has had a day out drinking and comes home. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@...

News of the Times Short #126 | 1871 Murder of a child by its parents The story of administering sulphuric acid to a child of 4.  Two of their previous children had died young under mysterious circumstances. Poisoning by sulphuric acid is an extremely painful way to die. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtu...

News of the Times Full Episode #30v | 1850 - 1890 Murderous Love Triangles Murderous love triangles are as old as time!  In this episode we look at 3 cases from England's history: Mary Reeder / Reader the young girl who murdered her sister 00:52:21  Mary Britland, who poisoned everyone in her path, including her daughter, to get her dream man 12:52:02  Mary Pearcey - the highly bloody murder...

Strange Case of Love Powder  What starts off as a prank turns deadly on an unsuspecting young lad of 18 in this very strange case from 1752.  In time for Valentine's Day!  Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com Love stories? ...

Breach of Promise  In our run-up to valenetines day.  Breach of promise story abound, with what was sometimes £1000's of pounds.  This is a story of what happens when marriage promises take a bad turn in Victorian England.  Hosted by Robin Coles.    #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetime...

Stories of Trials and Executions  Today’s episode combine 5 different stories, with all receiving a verdict of guilty for their relative crimes and 3 being sentenced to execution to be hung on the same day.    Hosted by Robin Coles.  #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetim...

Stories from Whitechapel  Some rather extreme examples of what living in Whitechapel was like in 1888.  Keep in mind, this was during the Jack the Ripper time.    Hosted by Robin Coles.  #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com Love stories?  Our sister c...

Shocking Case of Grooming and Abduction of a 13 Year Old Girl A story of grooming and convincing a girl of 13 that they would live as sister and brother from a 30 year old man.  Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com Love stories?...

Planned and Executed Murder of a Baby to Avoid Child Maintenance  This carefully planned and deployed murder was pure veil and all due to an attempt to stop required maintenance payments for his baby.  A very famous case in its day.  Hosted by Robin Coles.  #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthet...

Children Who Kill: Agnes Norman 15 year old  The story of the 15 year old girl who leaves a series of deaths in her wake from every household she works in.  Babies, infants, children and all manner of family pets - not much survives.  Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthet...