Jonathan Balls : Kill Count: 22
News of the Times Episode 203 | 1846
Today’s episode of serial killer Saturdays reviews the case of Jonathan Balls from a small seaside village in 1846.  Jonathan is not particularly liked within the small village, but he seems close with his family. 
Sadly though, a long list of unfortunate deaths dating back 20 years seems to blight his family in their village of no more than 300 people.
As death after death occurs, pressure from the small community insist on and investigation and an exhumation takes place.  And then another exhumation.  And another. What unfolds is a series of murders eventually unveiling a possible kill count of 22 murders. 
This famous case of the day was considered so extreme it was discussed in Whitehall and the Home Secretary of the time became personally involved.
Jonathan Balls, possibly England’s worst serial killer, is today’s episode of Serial Killer Saturdays.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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