The Infamouse Rutherford Case - Scotland Yard Casebook
News of the Times Episode 355 | 1919
In 1919, England was shocked by the murder of a Major by a good friend, a Lieutenant Colonel.  The major was such a good friend, he was godfather to his murderer’s youngest son.
Both would be considered to socialise in the highest sectors of society.
The murder was cold-blooded and planned and there was no question that he had done it.  But why?
The answer is slowly unveiled through the letters from his wife which are read out in court.  There are also some hints of PTSD from the war – something that was not well understood in 1919.
We take a look at the case that was named by some papers the high society murder.  We review the background, the crime, the trial and the post script of the infamous Rutherford case in today’s episode of Sinister Saturdays.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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