The Curious Case of the Perryman Affair
News of the Times Episode 53 | 1840
In a modest lodging house, tensions run high between a mother and her son—Frances and Thomas Perryman—both known for their frequent clashes over money and mutual struggles with alcohol. But one February day, something much darker unfolds.

Lodgers hear disturbing sounds from the Perrymans' room. Thomas is seen frantically rushing in and out. When concerned neighbors investigate, they discover a horrifying scene: Frances Perryman, dead—apparently strangled.

What initially appears to be a clear-cut case soon spirals into a complex mystery of guilt, motive, and even a whodunnit—ultimately claiming another tragic victim: the suspect’s own brother.

We delve into this twisted tale that exposes the harsh realities of life among the lower classes in Victorian London.

And in our “Further Particulars” segment, we explore the strange case of a prominent flat-earther who ends up in court after a bet - is the world round or flat - does not go as he believed.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

#NewsofTheTimes #truecrimedocumentary #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #victorian #history

Patreon: patreon.com/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime
YouTube Chronicle of the Times: @chronicleofthetimes2024

EPISODE
If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
1877: The Case of Serial Killer Count De Tourville |  EP379
https://youtu.be/C-2LGyCAMqw
1878: The Canadian Monster - Joseph LaPage |  EP380
https://youtu.be/wB_gjPMsNn4
1864 & 1878: Distrubing Cases of Matricide |  EP393
https://youtu.be/zvn0Jq3d75A
1879 - 1893: The Worst Woman on Earth - Serial Killer Lizzie Halliday |  EP410
https://youtu.be/w7DpCYJNRfw
1877?: The Case of Edinburgh's Last Public Execution  |  EP436
https://youtu.be/i3RUIBSuJbI
1878: The Case of the Bodies in the Dung Heap |  EP444
https://youtu.be/RzNM8NsheFY
1877: The Isle of Wight Murder of 1877 |  EP458
https://youtu.be/dGIcAuTsldA

***
Who are News of the Times?
We are an independent group of historians, researchers , and actor with a passion for historical

 Hear about our ad-free archive on Patreon – 650+ episodes and counting! 🎩 https://www.patreon.com/c/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime

 Fancy a chuckle between corpses? Discover our first lovingly illustrated volume of wildly unreliable memoirs. 

Grab it here: https://ko-fi.com/s/b406f6f11e

 Support us on Patreon for ad-free early access and exclusive bonus episodes. 

https://www.patreon.com/c/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime

Support the show

Thanks for listening! You can also connect with us on
Our YouTube Channel: | https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes
Our Facebook Page: | https://www.facebook.com/News-of-the-Times-101108282697405
Have a question or comment? Get in touch with us at [email protected]
If you would like to donate, we love coffee! Warmly appreciated :-) | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd