The Bell Boy Murderer of 1831
News of the Times Episode 468 | 1831
While on his way to a job, a turf cutter loses his bearings and wanders into the dense woods. As he struggles to find his way, he makes a grim discovery—the decaying corpse of a young boy. The body, left to the elements for weeks, is in a horrifying state of decomposition.
Police quickly descend on the scene and identify the victim as a 13-year-old boy who had been missing for nearly two months. The devastating news shatters his grieving father.
As police launch their investigation, they uncover conflicting testimonies from two individuals brought in for questioning. What follows is a shocking twist that stuns the entire nation—an outcome so disturbing, it leaves England reeling.
And in today’s “Further Particulars” segment, we examine another chilling crime. Two young women are abducted, chained, and imprisoned in a remote cellar. But when a daring rescue attempt unfolds, the results are as dramatic as they are unexpected.
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