The Victorian Borgia- Lydia Sherman, Serial Killer
News of the Times Episode 353 | 1872
In today’s episode it is 1872 New haven Connecticut, and concerns have been raised from the neighbours regarding the tragic quick death of Lydia’s third husband. The body is duly exhumed and found to be riddled with arsenic.
It occurs to authorities that all of Lydia’s husbands had died unexpectedly. And all of her children. And several stepchildren.
A series of exhumations and post mortems takes place -all reaching the same conclusion.
We take a look at the serial killer the press dubbed the Modern Borgia – her background, the crimes, the outcome and the postscript. The fascinating Victorian Borgia serial killer of her day, Lydia Sherman, is today’s episode of Wicked Wednesdays.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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1857: The Bencula Island Serial Killer | Ep223
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1856: The Walworth Tragedy | Ep227
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1908: The French Ogress - Jeanne Weber | Ep232
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The German Brinvillier - Anna Margaretha Zwanziger
News of the Times Episode 352 | 1810
In today’s episode it is 1810 Germany and a woman, described as 50 years old and ugly, but with a helpful and sweet nature is leaving a trail of death wherever she goes. With three definitive deaths and at least 14 murder attempts – she was referred to as the German Marquise de Villier.
Our regular listeners will be familiar with the serial killer nun, Helene Jegado – the two are very similar in both method and motive.
We explore this 1810 serial killer, the German Brinvillier, in today’s episode of Murderous Mondays

Hosted by Robin Coles.

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EPISODE
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1872: The Bermondsey Tragedy | Ep212
https://youtu.be/R5Xo4gsu4Ig
1856: Murders in Paris | Ep216
https://youtu.be/6ZWmZw8-7N0
1929: Scotland Yard Casebook: Sinister Sidney Fox | Ep220
https://youtu.be/sV9Jh_yEbOA
1872: The Murder at Great Coram Stree | Ep224
https://youtu.be/lXJWjOTjNM8
1907: The Scandalous Murder of William Whiteley | Ep229
https://youtu.be/S8eDL6ovkCo
: Scotland Yard Casebook: Murder at Road Hill House | Ep233
https://youtu.be/a3OzNyvkJMk
1894: The Gildart Street Tragedy | Ep237
https://youtu.be/Ygti6rL5djA
1905: Mother-in-law Murder in Armagh | Ep241
https://youtu.be/u6lGzL4ZmDM
1894: Evil Abbe Bruneau | Ep245
https://youtu.be/tRovV6bJx2U

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Tales of Toxicity: The Chronicles of Two French Poisoners
News of the Times Episode 351 | 1921 & 1930
We are in France looking at two cases from 1921 and 1930. Both cases, when we started ot investigate them were rather shocking, even by us hardened crime researchers.
The first case, from 1921, is in a post-World War 1 environment with its first use of biological weapons and its tragic impact on thousand of soldiers, and involves a man who likes the good life. Nicknamed “Gentleman Girard”, on the side of his love of literature and music, he has a keen interest in bio-toxicology. Girard cultures his own bio-hazards, feeding this in wine glasses or through injection to his intended victims, thinking that the crimes will look like a natural death.
Our second case from 1930 involves a doctor who would rather not practice as a doctor or dental surgeon. Laget is a man in constant need of money and he burns through money possibly faster than any other criminal we have ever covered.
He finds himself fortunate enough to be in contact with a wealthy family with two daughters – each bringing with them a hefty dowry. At the death of one, he moves onto the next. And his sister, and his rich aunt….
Two Tales of Toxicity from French poisoners is today’s episode of Sinister Saturdays.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

#NewsofTheTimes #historicaltruecrime #frenchhistory #france #truecrimedocumentary #truecrimestories #truecrimes

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EPISODE
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https://youtu.be/_OMjSMM-uxs
1908: The French Ogress - Jeanne Weber | Ep232
https://youtu.be/i-Z2pE2gNOk
1871: Joseph Phillipe - The French Ripper | Ep236
https://youtu.be/DmOQZE3nqqQ

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The Niagara Murder - Canadian True Crime Story
News of the Times Episode 350 | 1890
In 1890, Canada was fending off what it perceived as influx of immigrants who had come only to be involved in crime.
Enter Regnald Birchall and wife, a once promising student, sports enthusiast, and sketch artist turned committed gambler and con artist.
In a previous ploy: he and his wife as Lord and Lady Somerset, ran up as many bills as they could feasibly do before they were caught, then they made good their escape.
His latest ploy: convince people of prosperous farm opportunities in Canada. Bring them over and then…what to do with them once he has extracted their money?
This story captivated both the Canadian and English press and public. In England, large rooms fitted with a telegraph were created so that paying public could listen to the latest telegrams from Canda regarding the details of the murder.
Within Canda, the whole of the town came to a standstill as people came from miles around to force their way into the courthouse to watch the drama unfold.
We look at the background, the crime, and the aftermath of the Niagara Murder in today’s episode of Frightful Fridays.
To our Canadian friends, belated Happy Canada Day!
Hosted by Robin Coles.

#NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #VictorianMurders #Historicalcrimedocumentary #historicaltruecrime #canada #canadiantruecrime

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EPISODE
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Astounding American True Tales Of Crime
News of the Times Episode 349 | 1929-1930
In today’s episode it is 1929 to 1930 Texas.
Coming across one of the stories in our research, we were astounded – and we are hardened long time crime researchers! This then led us on to more stories – all from Texas and all around the same time!
The stories include a man carrying on an affair who attempts to blow up his wife and children. It is his 4th attempt to kills his wife and his patience is running thin. Her body parts had to be scraped off buildings.
Other stories include the 1930’s version of a Miss Universe contestant attempting to kill her bigamous husband,
a sailor who has left a death trail around the world. Some people collect fridge magnets from each place they visit – he apparently killed in each port.
There is also a lawyer who, upon finding out of his daughter’s secret marriage, kills her new husband and then believes he should get off based on old Texas law.
And we have the young woman, with her friends, who finds out her boyfriend is cheating on her and does her best to both humiliate and punish him - harshly.
A round robin of what we think are astounding cases from Texas is today’s episode of Wicked Wednesdays
Hosted by Robin Coles.

#NewsofTheTimes #HistoricalCrimeStories #truecrimestories #Historicalcrimedocumentary #historicaltruecrime #truecrimedocumentary #texashistory #texas

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EPISODE
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1726-1784: Burnt at the Stake | Ep161
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The Remarkable Case of William Chester Minor: The Lambeth Tragedy
News of the Times Episode 348 | 1872
1872 Lambeth and a man, on his way to work in the early morning hours to the local brewery, is chased, shot, then repeatedly stabbed by an unknown assailant. A policeman on his beat nearby hears the shots and catches up with the assailant, American William Chester Minor.
Yale graduate, doctor in the American civil war, eventually achieving the rank of Captain and coming from a good family in the United States, William Chester Minor would not seem to be the kind of person who would kill an unknown victim.
What transpires is an interesting case of a man encouraged by his family to travel abroad, with known mental health issues.
William Chester Minor, one of the newer inmates in the relatively new Broadmoor Prison for the Criminally Insane, also became famous for being one of the most prolific contributors to the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary with his contributions running into the thousands.
We take a look at the background, the crime and the end of the life of the remarkable William Chester Minor in today’s episode of Murderous Mondays.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

#NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #VictorianMurders #Historicalcrimedocumentary #historicaltruecrime #lambeth #truecrimedocumentary

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EPISODE
If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
1872: The Bermondsey Tragedy | Ep212
https://youtu.be/R5Xo4gsu4Ig
1856: Murders in Paris | Ep216
https://youtu.be/6ZWmZw8-7N0
1872: The Murder at Great Coram Stree | Ep224
https://youtu.be/lXJWjOTjNM8
1907: The Scandalous Murder of William Whiteley | Ep229
https://youtu.be/S8eDL6ovkCo
: Scotland Yard Casebook: Murder at Road Hill House | Ep233
https://youtu.be/a3OzNyvkJMk

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News of the Times MURDEROUS MONDAYS
We look at a famous historical murder case of its day in detail
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News of the Times WICKED WEDNESDAYS
The dark side of historical England is explored in this series uploaded every Wednesday
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News of the Times FRIGHTFUL FRIDAYS
A collection of stories with a similar theme such as The Square miles of Murder and A Collection of Macabre Murders
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The Four-Fold Murders in France
News of the Times Episode 347 | 1864
In today’s episode it is 1864 in the Haute Pyrenees of France and a dilapidated chateau, run by an elderly gentleman with his four servant, remains shuttered unusually. The gentleman who owns the run down chateau is known as a bit of an eccentric – rumours have it that he is very rich, but he tends to keep himself to himself. Yet, even though eccentric, the chateau would normally have been open by the servants by now.
One of the locals goes in to investigate. A scene of horror emerges with gruesome, bloody deaths of the three servants and the old man as well. The cook’s head has nearly been cut off. The murders are not merely murders, the nature of the destructive wounds would seem to almost indicate a type or frenzied vengeance.
The four fold murder, as it became known in both France and England, was investigated zealously. Questions still remain as to whether the police captured the right people or if a miscarriage of justice took place.
We investigate the crime the evidence and the conclusion of the Fourfold murder in today’s episode of Sinister Saturdays.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

#NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #VictorianMurders #Historicalcrimedocumentary #historicaltruecrime #france #frenchhistory

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EPISODE
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1845: The Shapwick Poisoner - Sarah Freeman | Ep175
https://youtu.be/NfR4QR2uqGE
1810 - 1867: Serial Killer Children | Ep187
https://youtu.be/BWXNgZzifPU
1823 & 1825: Families Who Kill Families | Ep191
https://youtu.be/SGZVBaQE5ww


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Tales of Assassination of the Aged
News of the Times Episode 347 | 1893 & 1897
Today we look at two cases where the intended victim was of more senior years.
The first case from 1893 is a terrible crime using an axe on the woman running the shop. The police took the case very seriously and managed to trace the suspect to Belgium and extradite him – a feat rather more difficult in Victorian Times. The police and Home Office were unswerving.
The second case from 1897 Ireland caught our attention right away. Seventy some Dennis Kelly is still happily running his farm of 6 acres and lives in his house with his son. The father has taken on some domestic help as his wife has died and he needs help. The son suspects that there is a relationship between the two and that they are planning to cut him out of his inheritance. A highly cruel and torturous murder of a son on his father occurs due to jealous suspicions.
Two Tales of assassination of the aged is toady’s episode of Frightful Fridays.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

#NewsofTheTimes #VictorianCrimeStories #HistoricalCrimeStories #VictorianMurders #Historicalcrimedocumentary #historicaltruecrime

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EPISODE
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https://youtu.be/5u0QDQNc_Wg
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1594 -1808: A Haggle of Witches | Ep46
https://youtu.be/560zLKH8Ec0
1679 - 1879: When Reverands Go Bad | Ep50
https://youtu.be/L40TZTM9sdM
1871: Murder to Avoid Child Maintanance | Ep54
https://youtu.be/vlUWaWZJi3E
1889: William Henry Bury - Suspected Jack the Ripper | Ep66
https://youtu.be/9NLsE1Gl-sI

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