Sherlock Holmes: Trifles

Playing Tricks with the Law of England


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“play tricks with me and I’ll crush you” [ABBE]   

Was Sherlock Holmes too lenient with how he handled some of the criminals he defeated? There are a number whom he caught and set free, flouting the law in the process.

Inspired by a recent article in The Baker Street Journal, we look at examples in a handful of stories and compare the fates of the accused in each. Did they get what they deserved? It's much more than just a Trifle.

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  • Related episodes:
    • Episode 183 - Justice, Part 1: Unresolved
    • Episode 184 - Justice, Part 2: Disproportionate
    • Episode 187 - Justice, Part 3: Comeuppance
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  Music credits Performers: Uncredited violinist, US Marine Chamber Orchestra Publisher Info.: Washington, DC: United States Marine Band. Copyright: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
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