News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime

The Fighting Female  The myth of delicate and feeble women is dispelled with this riveting story of a woman who gives as good, if not better, than she gets when an attempt at robbery is made.  Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.co...

News of the Times Short #123 | 1873  A Boys attempt to murder his stepmother  A 12 year old boy's attempt to murder his step-mother with arsenic is re-told here. There are far more stories of Children Who Kill during this time than one would imagine, so this was not so unusual.  Hosted by Robin Coles.    #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victoria...

Murder and Cannibalism -  Alexander Pearce   A very famous case internationally in its day.  A sentenced convict transported to the "hell" of a prison camp in what is now known as Tasmania.  Attempts to escape into the forest  meet with the potential of starvation.  Alexander Pearce, and his fellow escapees, do the unthinkable.  Hosted by Robin Coles.  #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStor...

The Child Substitution  Some stories come round and round historically.  The story of a woman pretending to be pregnant in order to secure marriage is as old as the hills.  This particular story is a bit more complex and would be interesting in our day and age.  Hosted by Robin Coles.    #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: http...

Persistent Extreme Cruelty to  his Wife  Beatings every other day, razors held to the throat, and overheard death threats and the woman is allowed a divorce.     One example of married life and the extreme requirements to be granted a divorce in 1899   Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: https://www.youtu...

Mary Ann Cotton - Notorious British Serial Killer The famous case of the serial murderer Mary Ann Cotton is recounted here. Some estimates place her murders around the 22 mark.  It is suspected she killed 3 husbands and at least 6 children.  The motive: insurance or just wanting the person in question out of the way. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeSto...

News of the Times Episode #28v | 1831  Murder and Dismemberment - John William Holloway  John Holloway’s horrific murder and dismemberment of his wife in Brighton, 1831.  This story was famous in it’s day due to the grisly nature of the crime. We recount the profiles of the individuals in the story as well as the step by step process of the crime itself.  Hosted by Robin Coles.    YouTube: https:/...

News of the Times Short #92 | 1888 The Plot Against the Czar A beautiful woman, dynamite, an unpopular Czar.  What could go wrong? Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com If you like this, here are links to some other recommended v...

News of the Times Short #115 | 1814  Dead bodies in a sea of beer 15 feet high and 1 million litres  This famous case of an exploding 22 foot beer vat, and the subsequent impact of neighbouring beer vats, caused the death of 9 people in total and collapsed a roof. The image of dead bodies floating in a sea of beer is hard to imagine.  Them trying to save the ber for use later is possibly even wors...

News of the Times Short #109 | 1888  The Whitechapel Atrocity to a Child  An extreme example of gross cruelty to a 4 year old child.  This takes place in the impoversihed Whitechapel area at the time.    It is also the same time as the Jack the Ripper killings.  Hosted by Robin Coles.    #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes #victorian Murder YouTube: http...

News of the Times Short #110 | 1738  The Cure for The Bite of a Mad Dog  Don't try this at home!  Rabies could be prevalent in England in 1738.    This is an interesting recipe and instruction on curing rabies in one who has been bitten    Begs the question of what is worse?  The bite or the cure?    Hosted by Robin Coles.    #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@ne...

News of the Times Short #108 | 1738    The Young Man Pushed to Murder the Husband of Older Mistress     The young murderer received considerable sympathy as it was believed he had been played by an older woman who ultimatley betrayed him.    Convincing the young servant that they would be together, once her husband was out of the way.  That is how the aftermath of the murder happened.  Poor guy. ...

News of the Times Short #111 | 1888    Attempt to Murder A Husband  Arriving back home at midnight, the worse for wear from liquor.    Again.  One woman's response.  Hosted by Robin Coles.    #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com If you like this, here are links to...

Episode 27  SPECIAL Australia: Stories of infamous persons in Australian history   In time for Australian Day:   We recount the stories and crimes of 3 infamous characters in Australian history:   Alexander Pearce – Cannibal   Edward “Ned” Kelly – Hero or Villain?   Frederick Bailey Deeming – Serial Killer and possible Jack the Ripper    We really hope you enjoy the show, and we wish a special Hap...

News of the Times Short #114 | 1888 Shocking Discovery on a Railway Carraige  A small box is discovered under a railway carraige seat with gruesome contents.  This was not an uncommon event as finding a place to dispose of bodies became an issue.  Hosted by Robin Coles.    #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetim...

News of the Times Short #164 | 1900  The Story Of: The City Poisoned by Beer  70 people killed and over 6000 injured through the selling of poisoned beer.  The cure from the professionals?  Total abstaining from drinking beer.  Hosted by Robin Coles.    #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthet...

News of the Times Short #112 | 1813 The Story of: The Murder of his Pregnant Mistress with a Dung Fork the story of a gruesome murder involving the use of a dung fork (like a pitch fork) of his young mistress who was 6 months pregnant.  According to the guilty man, "he had the assistance of the devil". Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories...

News of the Times Short #106 | 1888 The Story Of: What to do with a baby born in a lunatic asylum  What happens to a baby  born in a lunatic asylum in 1888 England?  This story recounts the difficulties and impact on the baby.  Hosted by Robin Coles.  #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetim...

News of the Times Short #105 | 1869   Revolt in the Workhouse  The story of 8 women attacking various governors within a workhouse in 1869.  The story is both funny and also a g;impse into the lives of the women forced into the workhouse from poverty.  Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthet...

News of the Times Short #104 | 1899  The Story of: Murdering Her Sister in an Insane Asylum  The papers are filled with murdering close relatves and children for insurance.  This story in particular is directed to a sister committed to an insane asylum which impacted other inmates as well.  Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTu...

News of the Times The Time: 1873   Some of the highlights in this edition covering news items of 1873 include:   The story of Britain’s infamous serial Murderer, Mary Ann Cotton   -the background, the murders, the execution   The woman in custody more than a hundred times   The deliberate planned murder of his illegitimate child   And so much more!   Hosted by Robin Coles Produced by Wendy Scotchm...

News of the Times Short #102 | 1888 The Story Of: The Woman Stealing Boots from Children  Over 55 incidents of coaxing children aside in the streets to steal their boots.  Grim.  Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com If you like this, here are lin...

News of the Times Short #101 | 1888 The Story of: Willful Murder of her Illegitimate Children  in 1888, a woman with illegitimate chilren had very few options, causing great distress.    This is one such story.  Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes Email: newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.c...

News of the Times Short #100 | 1875 The Story of: Gunpowder Cart Through Town: Driving While Very Intoxicated  Imagine a ton of gunpowder, in a rickety cart, driven by a very drunk man, through wet and slippery roads in the middle of town.  What could go wrong?  Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@...

News of the Times Short #99 | 1888 The Story of: Scalped and Hands Ripped off from Machinery  Industrial accidents were the norm in Victorian England.    This was even more frequent for women as their dresses would frequently become caught in machinery.  Hosted by Robin Coles #NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #@newsofthetimes YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthe...