The Case of Backstabbing Henry BevanNews of the Times Episode 487 | 1887In 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…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: 1888 - 1925: A Round Robin of December Murders | EP417 https://youtu.be/wnIVPmRuEUY1888: The Huddersfield Murder | EP428 https://youtu.be/5wdWCcatYKc1888: Case of the 1888 Marylebone Murder Mystery | EP434 https://youtu.be/JgLiiT-f_xY1883 & 1927: The Curious Case of James Kelly - | EP441 https://youtu.be/JlPJSl6iTlY1881: The Case of the Cambridge Killing | EP448 https://youtu.be/lZvxvOwnjPA1881: A Hatchet, A Gunshot & A Widow’s Denial | EP450 https://youtu.be/c9vHh0p9wb0***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 notorious criminals from the past.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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