The Case of Backstabbing Henry Bevan
News of the Times Episode 487 | 1887
In today’s episode, we journey back to the year 1887—Crewe, Cheshire. A modest labourer, Henry Griffiths, returns home for a quiet midday meal… only to stumble upon a scene of unimaginable horror.

His wife lies savagely beaten, ribs shattered and torn from her spine—as though someone had trampled her with brutal intent. Beside her, nine-year-old Mary—his niece—clings to life, battered nearly beyond recognition, the fireplace tongs used in the attack now twisted and warped from the force.

But before slipping once more into unconsciousness, young Mary names her attacker: her own half-brother, Henry Bevan.

Today, we peel back the layers of this chilling case: the crime, the investigation, the motives, and the verdict that followed.

And in our ‘Further Particulars’—we jump ahead to 1910, where whispers are circulating in government halls… Nurses, it seems, are offering massages of a most unorthodox kind—and those receiving such pleasures are finding themselves the targets of a cunning blackmail scheme…
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Murderous Mary Brophy
News of the Times Episode 486 | 1886
In today’s episode, we journey back to 1886 Ireland, where a bitter sibling rivalry within the struggling Brophy family takes a shockingly violent turn.

The Brophys are a large, impoverished family—two older sons, two younger boys, a daughter, and 23-year-old Mary Brophy, the eldest. But it’s Mary’s turbulent relationship with her 18-year-old brother Timothy that becomes antagonistic —and ultimately, horrifying.

Their animosity isn'ta secret. The two are known to come to blows—witnessed not only by family, but by neighbors as well.

But then comes the night everything changed resulting is one of the most brutal crimes the community would ever witness.

Timothy Brophy was found with 18 stab wounds, his tongue cut out, and multiple blows from both hatchet and knife. A scene so savage, no local crime since has rivaled its sheer horror.

We delve into this chilling tale of hatred, revenge, and familial violence, a case that haunted the region for decades.
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And don’t miss today’s End of Episode Further Particulars—a peculiar case where fashion nearly leads to death. But the question remains: who’s really to blame?
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A Derby Poisoning Case Whodunit
News of the Times Episode 485 | 1881
Today’s episode brings something a little different for our fantastic subscribers and curious newcomers.

We’re heading back to Derby, 1881, where a landlady makes a chilling accusation: she believes one of her lodgers is being poisoned—by her own husband.

So, what truly happened?
Was the wife truly being poisoned?
Is the husband behind it?
Or... could this be a clever scheme by the wife herself—perhaps to win back the attention of a straying spouse?

We set the scene, review the evidence, and then hand it over to you, our brilliant News of the Times jury. Can you guess how the Victorian court ruled?

While you’re mulling over your verdict, stick around for our End of Episode Furtehr Particulars—a shocking tale of an attempted (and eventually successful) murder of a bridegroom at the altar. It’s one of the more unusual stories from the historical headlines!

Finally, we’ll return to reveal the real verdict in the Derby Poisoning Case.
Did you guess right? Let us know in the comments!
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The Sinister Mr Salmon
News of the Times Episode 484 | 1900
Today, we take you back to East London in the year 1900, to the working-class district of Bow—a modest but respectable community.

At the heart of our story is Lucy Smith, her husband, and their young daughter, living a seemingly peaceful and content life. In a gesture of generosity, the couple invites Lucy’s down-on-his-luck cousin, Sampson Salmon, to lodge with them. Mr. Smith even helps him find work.

But goodwill soon turns to terror.

Sampson’s behavior takes a dark and disturbing turn—his mood swings intensify, his threats grow more violent, and it becomes clear that a dangerous obsession with Lucy is at play. Fueled by alcohol and jealousy, Sampson is ultimately forced out of the house.

The family believes the nightmare is behind them.
But it’s not.

Sampson returns—this time with a murderous intent that shocks even the most hardened detectives. What follows is a gruesome crime, a severed head, and a trial that hinges on the question of guilt... or insanity.

Will the jury believe Sampson was mad—or will he be held fully accountable?

And stay tuned for our "Further Particulars" segment at the end of the episode, where we uncover a chilling tale of a blood-spattered phantom with a knack for recovering lost objects... in a haunted house!
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The Killing in Couty Mayo
News of the Times Episode 482 | 1881
n today’s episode, we journey to Balla, County Mayo, in the year 1881 — a quiet Irish village soon to be rocked by a brutal and deeply disturbing crime.

The body of Edward Lavelle, a local laborer recently returned from England, is discovered — his lifeless form bearing the marks of savage blows and multiple stab wounds, believed to be inflicted with a hay pitchfork. The attack is nothing short of frenzied.

But what shocks the community most? The alleged culprits: Edward’s own wife, Mary Lavelle, and their two children, Edward and Catherine.

In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of the murder, the desperate attempts to cover it up, and the investigation that followed. It’s a tale of betrayal, family secrets, and a crime that left a lasting stain on a small Irish town.

And in today’s Further Particulars segment — a bit late for Good Friday — we bring you a charming and unexpected tale from Wye: the story of an orphaned wild rabbit who becomes a local celebrity with a taste for cake and stout. Yes, you heard that right — cake and stout. A delightful Edwardian curiosity to lighten the mood after https://youtu.be/z1jvqgo9dJUtoday’s grim tale.
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Tragic Love Story Unfolds at Blackburn Mill in 1912
News of the Times Episode 481 | 1912
Welcome to today’s episode. We’re going back to the year 1912, in the bustling industrial town of Blackburn, Lancashire — a place known for its weaving mills and working-class spirit.
Our story centers on 18-year-old Alice, a young mill worker who has been seeing 22-year-old Arthur, her co-worker, for just over a month. Their courtship seemed innocent enough — until Alice decides she no longer feels the same way. What follows is a devastating turn of events that shook the town to its core.
This wasn’t just any breakup. It led to a crime so tragic that it captured national attention, with locals rallying behind young Arthur and even a petition reaching the hands of Queen Mary herself. But would royal intervention be enough?
We’ll explore the background, the relationship, the crime, and the shocking aftermath of a love story gone horribly wrong.
And stay tuned for our “Further Particulars” segment at the end of the episode, where we head to Wales — also in 1912 — for a light-hearted courtroom tale involving a town crier and some particularly wicked chickens. It’s a case full of Edwardian charm, rural eccentricity, and a good dose of humor.
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The Grimsby Murder of 1887
News of the Times Episode 480 | 1887
In today’s episode, we travel back to 1887 in Grimsby — a quiet, murder-free port town... or at least it was. The last known murder here took place in 1831
Sarah Ann and her husband Richard, a fish trade worker, were no strangers to conflict. Their relationship was turbulent. Six months prior, Richard had been taken to court and convicted of abusing Sarah Ann. He served time and was ordered to pay her maintenance, while she moved back in with her mother.

But Richard wasn’t ready to let go.

One fateful day, he purchased a second-hand gun and ammunition, waited for Sarah Ann as she returned from her daily chores, and demanded she come back to live with him. When she hesitated, Richard pulled the trigger — not once, but five times. One shot, chillingly, was fired execution-style.

The twist? His defense: she had it coming, based on suspicions of an affair. Will the jury buy it? Or will Victorian justice side with Sarah Ann?

And in our bonus case at the end of the episode — an attempted exorcism... involving a ghost that can't spell. It seems to work... until the ghost comes back, and this time, it’s not alone.
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Investigating the Mysterious Death of Mary Jenkins
News of the Times Episode 479 | 1920
Welcome to today’s episode—set in 1920s Wales.
At the quiet Cross Hands Inn, nestled about ten miles from Carmarthen and run by married couple Mary and Griffith Jenkins, tragedy strikes. In the early morning hours, 33-year-old Mary Jenkins is found fully clothed, lying lifeless on a bed. The scene sends shockwaves through the small, tight-knit community.
At first, her death appears to be natural—her husband suggests heart failure. But the truth is far more sinister. An autopsy reveals extensive bruising to her abdomen and thighs, along with three fractured cartilage rings in her windpipe. Mary was strangled.

So who was responsible — and why?

Today, we dig deep into a chilling case that shattered the peace of rural Wales.
And stay tuned for our "Further Particulars" segment at the end of the episode, where we’ll explore a curious report from the same era — an unusual tale of a blood donor and the bizarre connections he begins to experience with each recipient of his donation.
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