Aristocratic Chronicles: Two Tales of Murderous PhilipsNews of the Times Episode 297 | 1678 & 1688In todays episode we look at two murderous cases, within aristocratic circles, involving protagonists named Philip.In our first case of 1678, Charles I

The Murder of the Duchess de PraslinNews of the Times Episode 296 | 1847It is 1847 Paris France and astoundingly, the Duchess of Praslin has been found in a room, bolted from the inside, shockingly brutally murdered.  She has put up a tremendous fight as

The Assassin Madame WeissNews of the Times Episode 53 | 1840 In 1891 The international papers were fascinated by the story of Madame Weiss and the murderous love triangle in which she took centre stage.Madame Weiss, married to ex-army soldier M Weiss and

Murder Among the Monied - Frightful FridaysNews of the Times Episode 294 | 1746 & 1885Our first case from 1746 London, involves footman Matthew Henderson who has worked in the Dalrymple household, the master of the house will soon become Lord Dalrympl

Stories of Sibling MurderNews of the Times Episode 293 | 1873-1875The killing of a sibling, another child one has grown up with, without the motivation of financial gain, is relatively rare.In todays episode we look at three cases where the sibling has b

The Murder of Rhoda CarterNews of the Times Episode 292 | 18931893 Watchfield in Berkshire and relatively newly married Rhoda Carter has gone missing. It is high summer, yet John, her husband, has had a huge fire going on in the washroom giving off a ter

The Monster Leger - france's DraculaNews of the Times Episode 291 | 18241824 North Central France, and the villagers looking for a missing 12 year old girl find a horrific mangled corpse. Some of the blood has been drained from the body and the hear

The Dark Side of Aristocracy in 1700'sNews of the Times Episode 290 | 1729 & 1768Our first case from 1729 created a scandal that went on for decades. Lady Abergavenny has become intimately close with their nearest neighbour 7 miles away. As sus

An Irish Assassin StoryNews of the Times Episode 289 | 18371837 County Carlow, Ireland, and Wiilliam McGrath has returned to his home town where he sees his brother, now successfully running their now deceased father’s business.  William is filled with an

The Baroness Killing of a CountessNews of the Times Episode 288 | 1868Vienna 1867 and beautiful Baroness Julia Ebergenyi and dashing Lieutenant Count Chorinsky meet at a party. Their meeting quickly develops into a passionate intimate affair. There is o