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News of the Times Episode 111| 1899-1903
Lethal Ladies of the StatesL Twisted Tales Tuesdays
In celebration of the Independence Day of our American cousins, today’s episode looks at two lethal ladies a…

News of the Times Episode 110 | 1836
The Murder of Hannah Brown: Murderous Mondays
In 1836 the famous Murder of Hannah Brown case surpassed ordinary crimes with its level of brutality.  This case was s…

News of the Times Episode 109 | 1926
The Disappearance of Agatha Christie: Eccentric Sundays
In 1926 the unheard of happened:  an internationally renowned crime authoress vanished.
Rumours had circulate…

News of the Times Episode 108 | 1892
Dr Neil Cream - The Lambeth Poisoner: Serial Killer Saturdays
Dr Thomas Neil Cream left a known killing trail across 3 countries.  Starting in Canada, then the Unit…

News of the Times Episode 107 | 1846-1956
The Victorian Sex Cult of The Agapemonites - Part 1: Wicked Wednesdays
"The Agapemonites, or the Abode of Love, Victorian sex cult was founded in 1846.  It sta…

News of the Times Episode 106 | 1865-1920
1831: Madness, Mayhem and Murder on the Railways: Twisted Tuesdays | Episode 106
"In today’s Twisted Tales, we look at Railway madness mostly during the Victor…

News of the Times Episode 105| 1919
The Murder of Mabel Greenwood: Murderous Mondays
We thoroughly enjoyed this story form 1919 in the tiny town of Kidwelly in Wales.  The story, on the surface, seems …

News of the Times Episode 104 | 1875-1947
Aleister Crowley: The Great Beast 666: Eccentric Sundays
It is difficult to encapsulate a personality such as Aleister Crowley.  Regardless of one’s thoughts o…

News of the Times Episode 103 | 1828
Jane Scott - The Bad Girl of Preston: Serial Killer Saturdays
Jane Scott, the quintessential bad girl in Preston, Lancashire in 1828.  Undoubtedly despaired of by h…

News of the Times Episode 102 | 1700-1900's
The Rough Guide to Naughty England: Wicked Wednesdays
"***CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT***
This episode was going to be solely on Mrs Whipping, the S&M governess, w…

News of the Times Episode 101 | 1881-1899
The West Ham Child Vanishings: Twisted Tales Tuesdays
Between 1881 to 1899, a series of child vanishings took place in a relatively small area.  Three of the c…

News of the Times Episode 100 | 1868
Frances Kidder– the Last female Public Execution
In 1868, Frances kidder became the last female to be publicly executed in England.  The case of Frances kidder dep…

News of the Times Episode 99| 1913
Dr Barber - and the International iIentity Theft : Eccentric Sundays
We are fascinated by identity theft cases; it is like living a lie 24/7.  This is even more of a …

News of the Times Episode 98 | 1915
The Brides in the Bath Murderer: Serial Killer Saturdays
A true Bluebeard story, the Brides in the Bath murders gripped the nation in 1915.  Not only are the crimes …

News of the Times Episode 53 | 1840
The Notorious Hell-Fire Club: Wicked Wednesdays
Today's episode looks at the dark side of Jane Austin's world with the mad, bad and dangerous to know lads of the 18…

News of the Times Episode 96 | 1927-1934
Trunk Murder Tales: Twisted Tales Tuesdays
Today’s episode investigates 3 Trunk murders that occurred between 1927 and 1934.  Three gruesome discoveries all lef…

News of the Times Episode 95| 1876
The Blackburn Sweeney Todd: Murderous Mondays
This case was nicknamed the Blackburn Sweeney Todd in the papers. 
The incredibly horrific crime, even by today's somewh…

News of the Times Episode 53 | 1840
Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber
Legendary Sweeney Todd - Is he fact or fiction?  In today's episode of Eccentric Sundays we look at the evidence regarding Sweeney T…

News of the Times Episode 93| 1896
Amelia Dyer - The Ogress of Reading: Serial Killer Saturdays
Amelia Annie Dyer, arguably Britain’s most notorious serial killer, targeted vulnerable women with childr…

News of the Times Episode 53 | 1840
Whitechapel Wednesdays - 13 Final Episode
In today’s final episode of the Whitechapel series, we review the unresolved recent spate of gruesome deaths.  There is a …