In this episode of Historical True Crime, we explore the chilling story of Robert Coombes, a 13-year-old boy who murdered his mother in 1895 Victorian London. Delve into the shocking details of the crime, the subsequent trial that captivated the nation, and the psychological factors that left experts baffled. Discover how Robert's obsession with sensationalist literature and his troubled upbringing led to one of history's most unsettling true crime cases. Join us as we unravel the mystery behind East London's boy killer.

Source Materials

https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com/generalnews/matricide-in-plaistow-1895/

https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com/generalnews/robert-allen-coombes/

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/05/the-wicked-boy-the-mystery-of-a-victorian-child-murderer-kate-summerscale-review

https://www.historicmysteries.com/major-crimes/robert-coombes/34645/

https://slate.com/culture/2016/07/kate-summerscales-the-wicked-boy-reviewed.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-3575991/Saved-Broadmoor-Victorian-boy-murdered-mother-saved-institution-s-enlightened-conditions.html

https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/the-wicked-boy-20160524-gp2i3x.html

https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/books/678903/Redemption-Victorian-boy-killed-mother-Plaistow-Robert-Coombes-Broadmoor-Kate-Summerscale

Join us as we delve into the captivating life of Richard Dadd, a Victorian artist whose extraordinary talent was overshadowed by his descent into madness. From his celebrated fairy paintings to the tragic murder that led to his confinement, we explore the complex interplay between Dadd's artistic genius and his struggle with mental illness. Discover how his case influenced the McNaghten rule and reshaped the legal and medical understanding of insanity.

In this episode, we delve into the dark and twisted tale of

Source Materials:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/lavinia-fisher

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/lavinia-fisher-americas-first-female-serial-killer-that-wasnt

https://ghostcitytours.com/charleston/lavinia-fisher/

https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/lavinia-fisher

Join us as we delve into the perplexing case of Grace Marks, a name steeped in the intrigue of 19th-century Canada. From a gruesome double murder to a sensational trial, we uncover the layers of mystery surrounding Grace's story.

Source Materials

https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/11/179307/alias-grace-true-story-nancy-montgomery-murder

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-hanged-man-or-the-girl-named-grace-the-questions-behind-ontario-s-oldest-cold/article_317abb3a-0511-5e5d-8cc5-252e25ab0d61.html

https://allthatsinteresting.com/grace-marks-alias-grace

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/mysterious-murder-case-inspired-margaret-atwoods-alias-grace-180967045/

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/grace-marks

In this episode, we unravel the chilling tale of the Mad Bomber, George Metesky, whose relentless reign of terror struck fear into the heart of 1940s and 1950s New York City. From his initial injury at Consolidated Edison to the string of bombings that gripped the city, we explore the motivations behind his sinister actions and the lasting impact of his vendetta.

Source Materials:

https://scholarship.law.vanderbilt.edu/vlr/vol61/iss1/5/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2018/10/27/unhinged-unrelenting-mad-bomber-who-terrorized-new-york/

https://www.nytimes.com/1973/12/13/archives/mad-bomber-now-70-goes-free-today-mad-bomber-now-70-goes-free-today.html

https://www.insideedition.com/how-an-unlikely-source-took-down-the-mad-bomber-who-terrorized-new-york-city-for-nearly-17-years

https://crimereads.com/how-a-disgruntled-workers-pipe-bombs-led-to-the-birth-of-criminal-profiling/

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/unmasking-the-mad-bomber-180962469/

Explore the chilling discovery of a well-dressed man on Somerton Beach in 1948. Join us as we unravel codes,

Source Materials

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-body-on-somerton-beach-50795611/

https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/26/australia/australia-somerton-man-mystery-solved-claim-intl-hnk-dst/index.html

https://www.cnet.com/science/solving-the-somerton-man-mystery-australias-most-baffling-cold-case/#google_vignette

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12528299/Somerton-Man-Twist-Australias-mysterious-cold-cases-case-bizarre-birthday-card-emerges.html

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-21/somerton-manfamily-photographs-revealed-/101643524

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/have-scholars-finally-identified-the-mysterious-somerton-man-180980540/

https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/the-somerton-man-died-alone-on-a-beach-in-1948-now-australian-scientists-are-close-to-solving-the-mystery-1.5450868

https://www.grunge.com/76174/real-life-unsolved-mysteries-sound-fictional/

In today's episode, we delve into the notorious case of Doctor John Bodkin Adams, a respected physician in 1950s England accused of preying on his vulnerable patients.

Source Materials

 Robins, Jane (2013). The Curious Habits of Dr Adams:

 Bedford, Sybille (1958). The

 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-2341069/GP-Rolls-appetite-murder-THE-CURIOUS-HABITS-OF-DOCTOR-ADAMS-BY-JANE-ROBINS.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-2324941/CRAIG-BROWN-A-glutton-murder-The-Curious-Habits-Of-Doctor-Adams-like-Agatha-Christie-gone-wrong.html

https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/news/history/suspected-eastbourne-serial-killer-dr-5282649

https://unknownkentandsussex.co.uk/dr-john-bodkin-adams-one-of-the-greatest-murder-trials-of-all-time/

https://web.archive.org/web/20091109031709/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,808977-2,00.html

https://www.grunge.com/76174/real-life-unsolved-mysteries-sound-fictional/

In this episode, we uncover the horrifying New Orleans Trunk Murders from the 1920s. Join us as we delve into the dark underbelly of jazz-era New Orleans and unravel the twisted tale behind this chilling crime. Tune in for a story that will leave you breathless.

Source Materials:

https://www.southernspiritguide.org/a-block-of-death-and-dismemberment-new-orleans/

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-trunk-murders-and-sausage-ghost-of-1920s-new-orleans

https://www.hnoc.org/publications/first-draft/amid-roaring-twenties-new-orleans-brutal-french-quarter-murder-shocked-city

https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/macabre-1927-killing-may-be-behind-sausage-ghost-legend/article_8fba61c2-dd47-11ed-9df5-3b2799c8841d.html

https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/The-Infamous-New-Orleans-Trunk-Murders

In this episode of Historical True Crime, host Lizzie delves deep into the captivating tale of Edward Rulloff, a man shrouded in mystery and paradox. From his remarkable intellect to his descent into a life of crime, Rulloff's story unfolds with twists and turns that will leave listeners on the edge of their seats. Join Lizzie as she unravels the enigma of Edward Rulloff, exploring the complexities of his character and the enduring legacy of his deeds.

https://alumni.cornell.edu/cornellians/rulloff/

https://crimereads.com/the-most-notorious-brain-in-the-annals-of-crime/

https://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/history/john_rulloff/1_index.html

Discover the haunting tale of the Boy in the Box, a child found dead in 1957 whose identity remained a mystery until recent breakthroughs. Join us as we delve into the investigation's twists and turns, shedding light on the efforts to uncover the truth and bring closure to a decades-old tragedy.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11696709/Inside-65-year-hunt-identify-Philadelphias-Boy-Box-cold-case-murder-victim.html

https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/08/us/philadelphia-boy-in-box-thursday/index.html

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11658871/Parents-Phillys-boy-box-revealed-property-developer-beautiful-woman.html

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joseph-augustus-zarelli-cold-case-identity_n_63924a57e4b019c69620587d

https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/Who-is-the-Boy-In-the-Box-Who-is-Americas-Unknown-Child

https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-and-theories-about-the-boy-in-the-box/cat-mcauliffe

https://allthatsinteresting.com/boy-in-the-box

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Joseph_Augustus_Zarelli