Early in Queen Victoria's Reign saw a series of extraordinary events transpire when a young boy repeatedly broke into Buckingham Palace culminating in him stealing the Queens underwear. In todays episode of the HCCP we look at the story of Edward Jones. Feel free to donate on ko-fi.com/historicalcrimespodcast email: thehistoricalcrimespodcast@yahoo…

1920s in Harlem saw the evolution of a betting system that would go on to become legend. It is referred to in many gangster and crime Films .In todays episode of the HCCP we look at The Number Game Feel free to donate on ko-fi.com/historicalcrimespodcast email: [email protected]

Hollywood, during its years has seen many suspicious deaths...some we know well, like Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, George Reeves....but no many people will have heard of David Bacon. In todays episode of the HCCP we look at this mysterious murder. Feel free to donate on ko-fi.com/historicalcrimespodcast email: [email protected] …

In 1950s USA there was a Granny that you wouldn't want visit...she was responsible for numerous family members deaths, and she wasn't a better wife either as four of her five husbands found to their cost. In todays episode of the HCCP we look at Nannie Doss AKA the Giggling Granny Feel free to donate on ko-fi.com/historicalcrimespodcast email: theh…

Europe has a long tradition of imposing the Death Penalty, but now most countries have Abolished this practice. In todays Episode we look at each individual country and how they reached this status. Feel free to donate on ko-fi.com/historicalcrimespodcast email: [email protected] thanks to capitalpunishmentuk.org for source mater…

Europe has a long tradition of imposing the Death Penalty, but now most countries have Abolished this practice. In todays Episode we look at each individual country and how they reached this status. Feel free to donate on ko-fi.com/historicalcrimespodcast email: [email protected] thanks to capitalpunishmentuk.org for source mater…

In the 1920s and 30s a cultural Phenomenon took over the USA.. They were wildly popular but for the contestants they amounted to cruelty and exploited the financially vulnerable.In todays episode of the HCCP we look at the Dance Marathons. If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access …

Murders usually have some kind of motive or criminal need, But 1847 saw a most strange Murder. It was that of a 17 year old wife poisoning her Husband of only 3 weeks for no apparent reason. In todays episode of the HCCP we look at the strange case of Catherine Foster If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a …

In 1895 Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are on the trail of two elusive Conmen. Merry Christmas to my listeners and its a Sherlock story I wrote myself and was published in an anthology earlier this year. If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.spotif…

London is a city of many former Jails (to Gaols to use old fashioned wording). In todays episode of the HCCP we look at the History and Executions of Horsemonger Lane Gaol, near present day Elephant and Castle. If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcaster…

We always associate head chopping devices with Joseph-Ignace Guillotin's machine that was named after him; But Head lopping machines had been around for Hundreds of Years and its to the 13th Century that we return to in todays episode of the HCCP to look at the Halifax Gibbet. email: [email protected] If you want to listen to the…

When Royal Princes were being educated and required corporal punishment for transgressions they didn't receive this themselves as they were regarded as they had been perceived to have been born to Divine rights. Instead their punishment was given to another boy taught alongside the Prince. They were known as Whipping Boys. email: thehistoricalcrime…

Queens, New York in 1942 saw a murder case quickly solved with systematic police work and an account was written by the Detective in Charge in 1955. In todays episode we look at 'The Cupcake Killer'. A Link to a real murder case filmed for BBC: https://youtu.be/ZhVgA7d21fs?si=njQ4UmdFTP3b6R4t email: [email protected] If you want …

In 1865 a freed Slave wrote a letter to his former Master. It was published in National Newspapers and became a Media sensation. email: [email protected] If you want to listen to the subscribers only episodes, or just help support the show for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.sp…

In 1948, during the Berlin Airlift, A US Pilot started Bombing the Children of Berlin....with Candy. email: [email protected] If you want to listen to the subscribers only episodes, or just help support the show for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-co…

Seattle In 1938, saw the most bizarre bomb plot when a Harboured Japanese Ship was almost blown up by Canadians. email: [email protected] Story originally written in history link.org by Daryl C. McClary If you want to listen to the subscribers only episodes, or just help support the show for less than the price of a cup of coffee…

Taphophobia is the fear of being buried alive and was perhaps more likely to happen than you believe, especially in the Victorian Era. In todays episode we look at cases and the innovative inventors who invented Safety coffins to prevent premature burials. email: [email protected] If you want to listen to the subscribers only epi…

London, in 1929, saw a most sensational Art Exhibition introducing to the World the work of a previously unknown Artist called Bruno Hat. He was proclaimed as a Genius but not all was what it appeared to be. email: [email protected] If you want to listen to the subscribers only episodes, or just help support the show for less tha…

We all know the story of Adolph Hitler and since him, Germany has banned any children being called Adolph. However, Adolph was once a very popular name and in todays episode of the HCCP we look at five other Adolphs. email: [email protected] If you want to listen to the subscribers only episodes, or just help support the show for…

Burning at the Stake was probably one of the most horrific forms of Execution, yet many Countries performed it as a Means of Punishment. In todays episode of the HCCP we look at some of these practices, reasons and cases. email: [email protected] If you want to listen to the subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a…

Much of our knowledge of Victorian poverty comes from the writings of Dickens, But Victorian London had other social historians, like this piece from James Grant who wrote about Beggars. Feel free to donate on ko-fi.com/historicalcrimespodcast email: [email protected] If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less t…

The World has many Pubs with unusual and quirky stories behind their names, and nowhere is this more true than the UK and Ireland. In todays episode we look a few of these stories. Feel free to donate on ko-fi.com/historicalcrimespodcast email: [email protected] If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than th…

For Many criminal cases one person has a role of uttermost importance.....that of Pathologist. in todays episode we look at what Police and Criminals lawyers need from Pathologists. If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven…

Today we look at John 'Swift Nick' Nevison, a 17th Century Highwayman who's famous 200mile ride was attributed to Dick Turpins Legend in a later book. However Nevison also had a most ingenious Prison Escape from Leicester Gaol. If you want to hear more stories from the podcast you will find them on subscriber only episodes…

In the first part of the 18th Century, the south coast of England had many Smuggling gangs; perhaps the most notorious was the Hawkhurst Gang. Today we read a chapter from Joseph Dragovich's book 'Hawkhurst Murder, corruption and Britains most notorious Smuggling Gang' Many thanks to Joseph for permission to read from his book and it is available i…

In English Law during the 1920s and 30s gaining a Divorce wasn't easy, but a technique was devised to secure one. It became known as a Brighton Quickie

In the 1960's a book was published which took a sideways glance at London life. One of the area's it looked at was the life of Prostitutes in their many varied forms. If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-connelly/subsc…

England in 1971 saw an 19 year old man convicted of Burglary with intent to commit rape on an 18 year old woman. The case and subsequent appeal has been studied and debated by students of Law ever since. If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.spoti…

Samuel Pepys Diaries give us an insight to Daily life through the early Restoration period and he documents life during a Plague and the Great Fire of London....but his Diaries also contain his accounts of his sexual activities and they paint a picture of what we would now view as a Sexual predator. If you want to listen to subscribers only episode…

Merry Christmas dear listeners and as is now custom we have a fictional Christmas crime story. This year its Cyril Hare's 1949 short story about a man who is being Blackmailed and is determined to find and gain revenge on his Blackmailer. If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access t…

The Old Bailey in 1902 saw the trial of a woman accused of killing her lover. She did it in plain sight and we follow the trial transcripts and witnesses who proved her guilty of Murder. If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/s…

Just a few days after the US entered into WW2 a German Spy network of 33 Spies were tried and sentenced to combination of over 300 years in Prison. If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-connelly/subscribe Feel free to d…

Jack Sheppard was one of the most famous criminals of 18th Century London. But it is not for his criminal exploits is he best known, but for his numerous Escapes. If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-connelly/subscribe…

In 1964 a footballing match fixing and betting scandal was uncovered in the UK. Football fans were appalled at such corruption in their beloved sport. Email: [email protected]

After the last Battle on British soil at Culloden in 1746, the British Government had a huge amount of Prisoners held in Prison waiting for trial. They came up with a unique way to deal with this problem. Shirley Jackson's magnificent short story, The Lotteryhttps://youtu.be/Eo6Xyaw3xGg?si=QJl4rEQ2iYWssbaz If you want to listen to subscribers only …

Another case from Scotland Yard and it reads like a mix between a Sherlock Holmes short story and around the world in 80 days, with the detective chasing the suspect across the world. If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stev…

In 1983 Miami Police found a body which they suspected to be a gang related killing...but then the case took a twist If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-connelly/subscribe Feel free to donate on ko-fi.com/historicalcr…

1815 in London, the talk of the town was of a rich, young Pig Faced Lady in Manchester Square. In this Regency Era she wasn't short of Suitors.... If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-connelly/subscribe Feel free to do…

A tale of favourites, romance and murder in the Court of James I Twitter: the historical crimes podcast email: [email protected] If you want to listen to subscribers only episodes, for less than the price of a cup of coffee you can access these via the link: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-connelly/subscribe Feel free to d…

On the 9th of February, 1918, Nellie Trew walked across Eltham Common and was never seen alive again. Scotland Yard Detective, Francis Carlin solved the crime and this is his account of the case. Twitter: the historical crimes and criminals podcast email: [email protected] Francis Carlin: Reminiscences of a Scotland Yard Detectiv…

In the Old Wild West travellers were going missing. suspicion fell on the Bender Family who owned an Inn. Legend now knows them as the Blood Benders. Twitter: the historical crimes and criminals podcast email: [email protected] Special thanks to Cat at catstruecrimecorner.com

Percy Lefroy Mapleton holds an important part in British Criminal History: In 1881, He was the first man to appear in the newspapers as a composite sketch as a 'Wanted' man. Moreover, his execution was graphically detailed by one newspaper. If you are a Sherlock Holmes fan, like me, check out my new YouTube channel. Search 'Sherlock Holmes beyond t…

On August 1st, 1950, a body of a woman was found dead in Rotherham....but it turned out not to be a woman. twitter: the historical crimes and criminals podcast Margaret Drinkall, Rotherham Murders, Wharncliffe books (2011)

Merry Christmas to all the listeners. PD Jame's Classic short story of murder at Christmas.

In todays episode we will look at historical Pickpockets, the Artful dodgers of the world of crime Twitter: the historical crimes and criminals podcast Palk, Deirdre (2006). "Pickpocketing". Gender, Crime and Judicial Discretion 1780–1830. Great Britain: The Boydell Press. Hitchcock, Tim; Shoemaker, Robert (2010). Tales from the Hanging Court. Bloo…

1848 in Glasgow saw an audacious Jewellery robbery. No-one could work out how it had been perpetrated: it was a Real locked room mystery twitter: the historical crimes and criminals podcast Glasgow: The real mean City: true crime and punishment from the second city of the empire, 2013, Black and white publishing, Malcolm Archibald:…

There are many curiously named pubs in the world, many with interesting stories. in todays episode we look at a few of these. twitter: the historical crimes and criminals podcast email: [email protected] www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/fun-stuff/11-brilliant-funny-stories-straight-14927009 deadpubs.co.uk/Lodges/index.shtml www.li…

Notting Hill is one of London's most desirable locations to live with all the charm of a Hugh Grant Film. However, 1958 it was essentially a slum which housed many Caribbean Immigrants. It was in this area that we saw the Notting Hill riots. twitter: the historical crimes and criminals podcast email: [email protected] academic.ou…

10 years before Bonnie Parker became the most famous female robber in America's history, another woman caused a sensation in New York, with her series of robberies. She was called Celia Cooney but the Newspapers called her the Bobbed Haired Bandit. twitter: the historical crimes and criminals podcast cattstruecrimecorner.com…

Hanging was the traditional execution throughout England and Scotland for Centuries, but it wasn't always successful. In todays episode we look at some who survived the process. They were known as the 'Half-Hanged'. Twitter: the historical crimes and criminals podcast email: [email protected] ko-fi.com/historicalcrimespodcast www…