Was It Suicide—or Murder by His Own Brother? | True Crime Case of Dr. William Lyddon
News of the Times Episode 493 | 1891
When Dr. William Lyddon is found lifeless on the floor of his stepmother’s bedroom, all signs initially point to a tragic overdose. But as investigators dig deeper, the story begins to unravel—revealing a twisted web of jealousy, greed, and long-standing family tensions.
What begins as a possible case of morphia self-poisoning quickly evolves into something far more sinister. Could this be a modern echo of Cain and Abel, or a bitter rivalry like Richard the Lionheart and Prince John?
This chilling case captured national headlines, raising the ultimate question:
Did Dr. Lyddon take his own life—or was he murdered by someone within his own family?
And in our “Further Particulars” segment:
A recently widowed man in his 60s stuns his conservative neighborhood by marrying his 20-year-old servant. The scandal that follows was senstaional in the village!
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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