The 1905 Case of the One-Armed Bigamist Murderer
News of the Times Episode 455 | 1905
Today, we take you back to 1905 in Birkenhead, near Liverpool.
The community is left reeling when William Hancock, a well-known one-armed bailiff’s assistant, is arrested for a brutal attack on his 15-year-old daughter—an incident that unfolds after his wife narrowly escapes his murderous threats. But this shocking crime is just the beginning, as more dark secrets about Hancock come to light.
We delve into the chilling details of the case, the background, the crime, and the sur[rising final verdict.
And for a touch of the strange, our "Further Particulars" story today takes us to another eerie event from 1905—the tragic tale of a young embalmer haunted by the ghosts of those he has laid to rest. Creeeepyyyyyy!
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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