A Spitalfields Boxing Day Tragedy - The Ellen Collins Mystery
News of the Times Episode 427 | 1896
In today’s episode it is December 26, Boxing Day, 1896. We are in Spitalfields – just around the corner from Whitechapel.
A policeman, on his regular beat, fends a woman crumpled in an alley, smelling of alcohol. She would not be the first reveller to have imbibed too much over Christmas. With help, he takes her to the station and places her n a cell to dry out.
But it quickly becomes apparent that the woman has been stabbed. A doctor is called in, but it is too late – Ellen Collins has died.
We take a look at this Boxing Day mystery from Victorian greater Whitechapel area in 1896.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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EPISODE
If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
1867: The Shocking Murder of Mary Ann Snow | EP419
https://youtu.be/-8RMiKnxLn8
1888 - 1925: A Round Robin of December Murders | EP417
https://youtu.be/wnIVPmRuEUY
1822 & 1175: The Aylesbury Murders & The Abergavenny Castle Massacre | EP420
https://youtu.be/AojM_7nx28c
1879 - 1893: The Worst Woman on Earth - Serial Killer Lizzie Halliday | EP410
https://youtu.be/w7DpCYJNRfw
1808 & 1888: The Butcher Bichel - The Butcher and the Ripper | EP408
https://youtu.be/NL-BKDIkpYk
1903: Marston Moor Murders | EP403
https://youtu.be/GmxBwDEUz1M
1660 - 1662: The Campden Wonder - 17th Century Murder Mystery | EP402
https://youtu.be/3ApnF8cWdFg

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The Christmas Holyhead Murder 1909
News of the Times Episode 426 | 1909
In today’s episode we are in Wales in 1909. Gwen Ellen jones is found murdered and dumped in a ditch. Surprisingly, her ex boyfriend who has spent times attempting to find her proudly announces the killing of his ex girlfriend and mother of his child.
The case rocked the area not only for the sensational aspect of the crime itself, but also for the timing. It was said, when she willingly went off with him, that the two were singing and laughing together. In reality, he was leading her to her death.
We take a look at the background, the crime and the verdict in the case of the Christmas Holyhead murder.
In our end of episode further particulars segment, we have a story of a Christmas festivity from 1876 that goes terribly wrong.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

#NewsofTheTimes #truecrimedocumentary #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #victorian #history

Patreon: patreon.com/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime
YouTube Chronicle of the Times: @chronicleofthetimes2024

EPISODE
If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
1867: The Shocking Murder of Mary Ann Snow | EP419
https://youtu.be/-8RMiKnxLn8
1822 & 1175: The Aylesbury Murders & The Abergavenny Castle Massacre | EP420
https://youtu.be/AojM_7nx28c
1895: The Case of the Mansfield Tragedy Serial Killing | EP421
https://youtu.be/zl94LyAilBY
1919: The Sandhills Christmas Tragedy - The Killing of Kitty | EP422
https://youtu.be/dWkkbNUtavo
1913: The Curious Case of The Liverpool Sack Murder | EP423
https://youtu.be/QZTHm9xkPrY
1930: The Case of the Body in the Wall Murder | EP424
https://youtu.be/JgMZHtDud88
1844 & 1919: A Parricide for Love & the Naked Body on Christmas Day | EP425
https://youtu.be/chEn_lT80-U

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We are an independent group of historians, researchers , and actor with a passion for historical crime!

Unlocking the Vaults of Historical Crime, your gateway to a captivating journey through the darker pages of history. We dive deep into the annals of crime, unearthing forgotten stories, unsolved mysteries, and notorious criminals from the past.

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Cases of Parricide for Love & the Naked Body on Christmas Day
News of the Times Episode 425 | 1844 & 1919
In today’s episode we look at two Christmas cases from Liverpool.
Our first case from 1855 involves Mary who lives with her father. Mary is in love with a young man from Liverpool. Alas, Mary’s father does not approve. The argument goes on for some time. Mary is then invited to visit her boyfriend in Liverpool for Christmas. Her father refuses stating categorically that she is not allowed to see him at all. Mary buys rat poison.
In our second case from 1919, the body of a woman is found outside in an alleyway, stripped of all clothing. Police are immediately on it despite the holiday.
For those who like the unusual: We have two stories in our end of episode further particulars segment. The first case involves the body of a woman dragged out of the river – her face is deeply scarred. The body is identified and the daughter arrested – she confesses. But the alleged dead woman shortly afterwards arrives at the police station.
Our second story landed in our laps by chance! For our American cousins – a report from 1919 explaining how much crime there is in America and the reasons behind it.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

#NewsofTheTimes #truecrimedocumentary #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #victorian #history

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