Guilty from Beyond the Grave
News of the Times Episode 369 | 1629 & 1735
On today’s episode we look at two cases – carefully recorded in their day – where the alleged murderer(s) are named from beyond the grave.
Our first case from 1629, nearly 400 years ago, occurs during the reign of Charles 1st. A body is found lying in bed, child in arms, with her neck cut ear to ear. The court is sure they know who has done it, but the ultimate proof is if the body, that has been buried for 30 days and is then exhumed, bleeds when touched by the hand that murdered it. This belief held even into the early 19th century in some of the more remote villages.
Our second case from 1735, during the reign of George II, an equally well documented tale, recounts the disappearance of a young pregnant girl who just seems to vanish. Then, a local miller begins to be haunted by the missing girl, as a bloody spectacle, telling him to inform the authorities and give evidence as to where her body is buried.
Two documented cases of phenomena pointing to their murderers from beyond the grave is today’s episode of Frightful Fridays.
For our history buffs – do stick around to the end where we do a short roundup of ghosts in UK history.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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EPISODE
If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
1749 & 1828: Spectral Sleuths - Ghost Quest for Justice | Ep197
https://youtu.be/XYwsFVQzaxM
1812 - 1902: A Collection of Stories from Spooky England | Ep62
https://youtu.be/FbpFuL7cjiA
1886 - 1946: Lancashire Murder Stories | Ep166
https://youtu.be/AEJxlmxF7u4

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