The Murder of Emma Hunt: Cold Case or Victorian Injustice?News of the Times | Episode514 | 1896Step into the shadows of 1893, where a quiet Essex town is shaken to its core by the brutal murder of a respected widow, Emma Hunt. Her body is found in a brook — throat slashed, umbrella shattered, and no weapon in sight. Was it suicide, murder, or something far more sinister?A teenage boy is arrested. A six-year-old gives chilling testimony. The public is torn. And as the case unfolds, whispers begin to spread — could Jack the Ripper have returned?In this gripping Victorian true crime case, we explore:A mysterious death in the Wilderness fieldsA panicked suspect… or an innocent teen caught in a storm?A courtroom drama that leaves more questions than answersAnd yes, in our end of episode further particulars segment — reincarnated monarchs, back for financial revenge (because why not?)✨ As always, we stitch together strange tales from original Victorian newspapers — bringing history’s cold cases back to life.👤 Hosted by Robin Coles 📅 New uploads every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 🎥 Special 2+ hour compilation on the **last Sunday of every month**▶️ **Related episodes from the vault:**1879 - 1893: The Worst Woman on Earth - Serial Killer Lizzie Halliday | EP410 https://youtu.be/w7DpCYJNRfw1893: The Murder Case of Wormwood Scrubs | EP411https://youtu.be/_UQCMyiIUG01893: The Case of the Rotherhithe Murder | EP414https://youtu.be/DmmERqj51T4👉 Patreon – Early access, no ads, and over 650 exclusives with extra content:https://www.patreon.com/NewsOfTheTimesHistoricalCrime📖 NEW: Slightly Unreliable Memoirs – Volume 1A gloriously illustrated 24-page PDF packed with whimsical tales, mysterious cacti, and the occasional scandalous goat.🎩 Grab it here: https://ko-fi.com/s/b406f6f11e🌐 Explore the full Robin & Co. Curios Collection on Ko-fi:Behind-the-scenes whimsy, digital oddities, and more delightful nonsense:https://ko-fi.com/robinandco☕ Prefer a one-off thank-you?https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetdEvery bit helps keep our small team caffeinated and Colin the Cactus in monocles.And if donations aren’t your thing, a like, comment, or share is just as cherished — and rumour has it, Colin blu Hear about our ad-free archive on Patreon – 650+ episodes and counting! 🎩 https://www.patreon.com/c/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime Fancy a chuckle between corpses? Discover our first lovingly illustrated volume of wildly unreliable memoirs. Grab it here: https://ko-fi.com/s/b406f6f11e Support us on Patreon for ad-free early access and exclusive bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/c/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrimeSupport 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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