In this episode, I tell the story of Barbara Waterhouse, a 5-year-old girl murdered in Horsforth, Leeds, on June 6, 1891.

Whilst out playing with her friends, Barbara suddenly disappeared after last being seen perusing some advertisements through a shop window.

Her body was discovered wrapped in a shawl four days later on Alexander Street in Leeds city centre, a stone's throw away from the Town Hall.

The person responsible for her murder was soon revealed to be 32-year-old weaver Walter Lewis Turner.

He was sentenced to death and hanged at Armley Gaol by James Billington on August 18, 1891.

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S10E09 | The Murder of Barbara Waterhouse (Horsforth, West Yorkshire, 1891)

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S13E09 | The Murder of Arminda Perry (Higher Kinnerton, Flintshire, 1991)

I welcome investigative historian, author and journalist Tony McMahon to the show in this interview episode.

With a background as a print, TV and online reporter and producer, Tony approaches history from an investigative angle. He looks into the past to uncover the truth about seemingly unsolvable mysteries. His job is to distinguish fact from fiction - history from mystery.

Tony has been a BBC news producer, an award-shortlisted author, print journalist, historian, on-screen TV expert, documentary producer, and communications consultant to government clients on terrorism and other social harms.

He also regularly pops up on history and science documentaries broadcast on History, Discovery, Channel 5, Curiosity, ITV and other channels around the word. 

'Jack the Ripper and Abraham Lincoln' is Tony's newest book. It reveals the incredible story of a man, Francis Tumblety, arrested over both the assassination of President Lincoln in 1865 and the Jack the Ripper killings in 1888.

Set to be published by Troubador Publishing on May 28, 2024, you can pre-order a copy here:
Jack the Ripper and Abraham Lincoln | Troubador Publishing

Tony can be reached at his website:
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***This interview was recorded on May 7, 2024.

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Interview #57 | Jack the Ripper and Abraham Lincoln: Tony McMahon Discusses His New Book

When 29-year-old librarian Susan Min bumped into her ex-boyfriend around a year after they split up, she invited him to her house for a catch-up.

She had no idea that doing so would lead to her death at the hands of her former lover.

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The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support.
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S13E08 | The Murder of Susan Min (Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, 1986)

I welcome freelance writer and author Chris Wood to the show in this interview episode.

As a student of criminology and psychology, Chris writes about true crime and non-fiction. He also writes regularly for the UK True Crime Podcast and enjoys delving into and researching all areas of morbidity.

His interest in the genre was forged through avidly watching Crimewatch UK and masses of true crime documentaries when he was, by his own admission, too young to have been watching them.

'Death in the Theatre' is Chris' second book. It was published by Pen & Sword History on May 5, 2024, and is available to purchase here:
Death in the Theatre | Pen & Sword History

***This interview was recorded on February 2, 2024.

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Interview #56 | Death in the Theatre: Chris Wood Discusses His Second Book

When 33-year-old nurse Cheryl Moss popped outside for a smoke break during one of her shifts, she had no idea that a teenager with murderous intentions was lurking in the grounds outside the hospital.

What followed was a devastating and frenzied attack that resulted in Cheryl losing her life.

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The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support.
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S10E09 | The Murder of Barbara Waterhouse (Horsforth, West Yorkshire, 1891)

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