News of the Times - Unlocking the vaults of historical crime

News of the Times Short #145 | 1871
Murder in the Black County
A sad story of a man whose financial woes are preying upon his mind,
He then takes up the belief that his wife is inconstant.  The story …

News of the Times Short #144 | 1800
Revenge through murder of her newborn child
A young lady of 17, seduced in 1800 with promises of marriage. 
Only to find that when she becomes pregnant, she is aband…

News of the Times Short #143v | 1817
Murder of Mary Ashford - England's Last Trial by Combat Case
A huge case in its day which had the distinction of closing down a loop hole in the law of the day. 
M…

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 …

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 us…

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 ano…

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 Resu…

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 court…

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 qu…

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 w…

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 …

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 co…

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 viol…

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…

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 …

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 …

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 certa…

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 …

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 drinki…

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 circumsta…