The Chilling Story Of The 1920 Ipswich Murder TrialNews of the Times Episode 478 | 1920In this episode, we delve into the harrowing and heart-breaking case of Mrs Howard — a woman in her 30s, mother to a four-year-old child, and working as a housekeeper — whose life was violently cut short. Her body was found discarded beneath a railway fence near Ipswich, brutally murdered, her skull crushed by repeated blows from a blunt weapon. It was a death both cruel and callous.As detectives dig deeper, a curious detail emerges: before taking on housekeeping work, Mrs. Howard had been employed as a tram conductress on the Ipswich tramways. This seemingly mundane part of her past may hold the key to understanding the motive behind her murder.What’s more — Mrs Howard was pregnant.This tragic tale echoes the precarious position many pregnant women and their estranged partners found themselves in throughout Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian times — where societal judgment, secrecy, and desperation often collided with devastating results.And in our "Further Particulars" segment at the end of the episode, we bring you an astonishing true story from 1886: a frail woman left behind aboard a vessel during a fierce North Sea storm. With the crew either swept away or lost trying to save others, her miraculous solo survival became front-page news and a legend in maritime lore.Join us as we uncover the grim details, the societal shadows, and the human stories behind both these unforgettable tales.Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #truecrimedocumentary #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #victorian #historyPatreon: patreon.com/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrimeYouTube Chronicle of the Times: @chronicleofthetimes2024EPISODEIf you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos: 1924: The Crumbles Murder - Part 1 | Ep170 https://youtu.be/YtITXFx6BZ81920: Crumbles Murders - Part 2 | Ep174 https://youtu.be/Pw5WwD3zPcM1851 & 1920: Murderous Stories from Suffolk | Ep198 https://youtu.be/7Gjgcka5pzQ1927: The Limeslade Mystery | Ep218 https://youtu.be/WgVzMRP2d7Q1929: Scotland Yard Casebook: Sinister Sidney Fox | Ep220 https://youtu.be/sV9Jh_yEbOA1870-1922: Murder by Burying Alive | Ep234 https://youtu.be/WPTXgwrt9bo1915 and 1922: The Unspoken Law | Ep238 https://youtu.be/iyG8XfYFNjQ***Who are News of the Times?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 Support the showThanks for listening! You can also connect with us onOur YouTube Channel: | https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimesOur Facebook Page: | https://www.facebook.com/News-of-the-Times-101108282697405Have a question or comment? Get in touch with us at
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