In this episode, Ali and Sarah conclude their coverage of the Kouri Richins trial by looking into the closing arguments and the verdict. They speak about the evidence and the points which both the prosecution and the defence highlighted to the Jury on the last day of trial. Using recorded exerts from the trial, they compare the different tactics and methods used by the State and the defendant. After talking briefly about the verdict, they go on to discus the pre trial hearings for the case and the evidence which was ruled inadmissible and that the Jury never got to see.

Essex word of the week: babe

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References:

UTv. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 15 - Closing Arguments. How many objections??

VERDICT-- UT v. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 15

LIVECOURT | UT v. Kouri Richins - Pre-Trial Hearing and Motions.

UT v. Kouri Richins | FinalPre-Trial Rulings... some unexpected new evidence. Walk The Dog Ruling.

LIVE!Real Lawyer Reacts: Kouri Richins, Legal Look At This True Crime Story

Sarah and Ali go through the 12 days of witnesses in the trial of Kouri Richins for the murder of Eric Richins. They discuss the important testimonies and evidence presented by the prosecution and whether it is enough to convict beyond a reasonable doubt. They also talk about the strategies employed by the state and the defence during the trial.

Scottish word of the week: Slaiver.

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References.UTv. Kouri Richins Trial - YouTube

KouriRichins - YouTube

KouriRichins Murder Trial: All About the Utah Mom Convicted of Killing Her Husband

UTv. Kouri Richins: Grief Author Murder Trial | Court TV

Ali and Sarah begin to cover the trial of Kouri Richins for the aggravated murder of her husband Eric Richins. In this episode, they talk about the early life of the victim, Eric Richins and his relationship with Kouri.

They also look at the opening statements of the trial from the prosecution and defence's case. Discussing the strategies used by both sides and how effective they were, or indeed weren't. As they analyse some of the evidence that will come in during the trial, they consider how the same evidence can be taken as incriminating or exculpatory depending on how it is interpreted.

Scottish phrase of the week: Och Aye the Noo.

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References.UTv. Kouri Richins - Trial Day 1 - Opening Statements, Memes, & the strangestreal life cross. Ever - YouTube

UTv. Kouri Richins: Trial Day 1 - Opening Statements

Ep 78 - UT v. Kouri Richins- Week 1 Recap with Big George

COURTROOM INSIDER | Openingstatements, texts, body cam and first witnesses in Kouri Richins trial

LIVE: UT v.Kouri Richins - Day 1 | Grief Author Murder Trial

In this episode as we explore a chilling 19th-century case from rural Suffolk, where rumours, suspicious deaths, and a man’s dire fate reveal the dark side of Victorian life. Discover the detailed investigation, trial, and haunting questions that remain about motive and justice. In this episode:

• The early rural life of William Morley and his family in Suffolk
• The suspicious death of William Patrick and initial suspicion on William Morley
• The mysterious poisoning of John Foster with arsenic in his dumplings
• The thorough post-mortem analysis, including revolutionary tests for arsenic in the 1840s
• The evidence, trial, and conviction of Catherine Foster for her husband's murder
• Unique details: Thomas Morley's crucial eyewitness testimony and Catherine’s confession
• The social context: marriage, duty, and Victorian attitudes towards motive and morality
• A reflection on investigative techniques then and now, and lingering questions about motive and innocence.

Scottish Word of the Week: Neuk

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References:

Youtube

Catherine Foster The LastWoman Hanged In Suffolk

The Sinister and CalculatingCase of Catherine Foster

Web.

TheExecution Of Catherine Foster - Hansard - UK Parliament

The Hanging ofCatherine Foster

TheStrange Case of Catherine Foster Who Poisoned Her Husband – Capital PunishmentUK

Theserious young girl from Sudbury who poisoned her new husband’s dumplings |Sudbury Mercury

Resultsfor 'catherine foster' | Between 1st Jan 1800 and 31st Dec 1849 | London,London, England | Location | British Newspaper Archive

CatherineFoster; the trial | Acton Books

This week on HOTC, we continue with the story of Edith Thompson and the murder of her lover, Frederick Bywaters. We cover Edith's Trial and talk about the obfuscation and dissembling used by the prosecution. We also discuss our thoughts on her culpability.

Scottish word of the week: Aoanach (actually means a gathering place, not the devil, Ali!!)

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Sources:

Edith Thompson:Hanged woman's case denied pardon bid - BBC News

Edith Jessie Thompson | A True Story ofInjustice

EdithThompson and Frederick Bywaters – Capital Punishment UK

frederickbywaters– The Hopeful Edwardian

Books

Au RevoirNow Darlint : The Letters of Edith Thompson

Thompson,Laura

MurderMystery and My Family

KarenFarrington

This week on Hooked on True Crime, Ali tells the story of the murder of Percy Thompson by Frederick Bywaters (the lover of Percy's wife, Edith). We also discuss what lead Edith into the arms of Frederick, her marriage to Percy and the evidence which would lead her to be charged for her husbands murder, including the letters, which could show a prolonged plot to poison Percy.

Scottish word of the week : Drouth

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Sources:

Edith Thompson:Hanged woman's case denied pardon bid - BBC News

Edith Jessie Thompson | A True Story ofInjustice

EdithThompson and Frederick Bywaters – Capital Punishment UK

frederickbywaters– The Hopeful Edwardian

Books

Au RevoirNow Darlint : The Letters of Edith Thompson

Thompson,Laura

MurderMystery and My Family

KarenFarrington

In this episode, Ali and Sarah talk about the death of Racing Driver David Blakely by Ruth Ellis. They also look at what drove Ruth to a place where she decided to murder her lover, by discussing her tragic life, from her childhood abuses at the hands of her father to her entry into the sex trade of 1950s London and her violent relationship with David Blakely. They consider what motivated Ruth to commit her crime and also what motivated her to continue the destructive relationship with Blakely for so long. Finally they question whether this controversial case is actually a miscarriage of justice and why there was such a large public outcry surrounding Ruth's execution.

Scottish word of the week: Skiffie

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References:

Web.

Ruth Ellis'sgrandchildren seek pardon for last woman hanged - BBC News

News “Powerfulstuff”, The Independent reviews The Ruth Ellis Files: A Very British CrimeStory

TheTrue Story Of Ruth Ellis And The Hanging That Rocked Britain | HistoryExtra

David Blakely 1929-1955 |History, Monuments and Memorials of Penn

MotorsportMemorial - David Blakely

43372a.pdf

Ruth Ellis | Fred DinenageMurder Casebook

Ruth Ellis | AlbertPierrepoint interview | The Last woman to hang | 1977

The Scandalous and TragicLife of Ruth Ellis - The Last Woman Hanged in Britain (Documentary)

Books

Pierrepoint:A Family of Executioners,--(Steve Fielding)

TheExecutioner's Bible,--(Steve Fielding)

Executioner:Pierrepoint,--(Albert Pierrepoint)

L-705606-057ad5aabe.pdf

Part 2 : The Trial

In this episode we talk about the trial of Derek Bentley and Christopher Craig for the murder of PC Sidney Miles. Looking at the political and judicial pressures of the case. We talk about the evidence which led to their conviction and the interesting differences in their defence strategies and the sentences that each would receive. We also look in detail at the long campaign to overturn Derek's conviction and the reasons why it became one of the most controversial cases of the 20th century.

Scottish words of the week : Sheuch

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Sources:

⁠A-2003-PLAY-Script-A-Matter-of-Profound-Regret.pdf⁠

⁠DerekWilliam Bentley – A Victim of British Justice? – Capital Punishment UK⁠

⁠Tales from The Hangman'sRecord Episode One Hundred. In The Line of Duty 1925 & 1952 - YouTube⁠

⁠Derek Bentley | FredDinenage Murder Casebook - YouTube⁠

⁠PoliceRoll of Honour - Metropolitan Police since 1946⁠

⁠Derek Bentley Page⁠

⁠Bentley: thaHangman's tale⁠

⁠Derek Bentley Story - my view⁠

⁠MetropolitanPolice officers: gallantry awards and other medals | The Gazette⁠

⁠Justiceat last, 45 years too late⁠

Part 1: the Crime

In this weeks episode we delve into the infamous case of Derek Bentley, a young man executed for the murder of police officer Sidney Miles in 1952. The discussion covers Bentley's troubled upbringing, his relationship with Christopher Craig, and the events leading up to the tragic incident. We explore the complexities of the case, including the legal implications of joint enterprise and the miscarriage of justice that many believe occurred. We also highlight the often-overlooked story of PC Sidney Miles, emphasizing the need to remember the victims in such narratives.

Scottish words of the week : Cleek

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Sources:

A-2003-PLAY-Script-A-Matter-of-Profound-Regret.pdf

DerekWilliam Bentley – A Victim of British Justice? – Capital Punishment UK

Tales from The Hangman'sRecord Episode One Hundred. In The Line of Duty 1925 & 1952 - YouTube

Derek Bentley | FredDinenage Murder Casebook - YouTube

PoliceRoll of Honour - Metropolitan Police since 1946

Derek Bentley Page

Bentley: thaHangman's tale

Derek Bentley Story - my view

MetropolitanPolice officers: gallantry awards and other medals | The Gazette

Justiceat last, 45 years too late

The end of the trilogy in 13 parts ;)

This podcast episode delves into the world of true crime, focusing on the life of Albert Pierrepoint, a notorious hangman in the UK, and the tragic case of Sarah Ricketts, who was poisoned by her live-in servants, Louisa and Alfred Merrifield. The hosts explore the complexities of the investigation, the trial, and the societal implications of these events, all while maintaining a light-hearted banter that engages listeners. This conversation delves into the complex case of Louisa Merrifield, who was convicted of murdering Sarah Ricketts through phosphorus poisoning. The discussion covers the medical evidence presented during the trial, the dynamics of the jury's deliberation, and the implications of Louisa's sentencing. It also explores Alfred Merrifield's life post-execution, the reflections on capital punishment, and Albert Pierrepoint's legacy as an executioner. The hosts analyse the societal perceptions of women in crime, the judicial system's biases, and the moral dilemmas surrounding the death penalty.use code 'HOOKED' for 10% off your CrimeConUK tickets

Scottish word of the week : Oxter

mentioned in this weeks episode: Perplexed Podcast

References

Books

Pierrepoint:A Family of Executioners,--(Steve Fielding)

TheExecutioner's Bible,--(Steve Fielding)

Executioner:Pierrepoint,--(Albert Pierrepoint)

TheHangman's tale,--(Syd Dernley and David Newman)

Web

Tales from The Hangman's RecordEpisode Fifty Seven. Louisa Merrifield – 18th Sept 1953 Manchester

Louisa May Merrifield –The Blackpool Poisoner – Capital Punishment UK

The Chatterbox Killer • Northern Life

The strange case of LouisaMerrifield: 2 - by Robin Jarossi

British Executions - Execution ofNorman William Green - 1955 murder Wigan - Capital Punishment - Norman WilliamGreen

TWO THINGS are surprising about theHome Secretary's last-. minute » 6 Jan 1956 » The Spectator Archive