Whispers of Wickedness

In the second of our Bedford Double Bill we explore the violent events that lead to the death of solicitor Frederic Budd in May 1863. This abridged telling of the tale is taken from the latest book by host Julia - The Killing in Castle Lane

In the first of a Bedford Double Bill we look at the murder / suicide of Elenor McKay and Hubert Vere in St Cuthbert's in July 1883

Big news from the host of the Whispers of Wickedness

Teenage rebelion is nothing new. Hear the story of Bodelia Knockton, who by the age of 21 had served over 40 sentences for drunk and disorderly, assault, criminal damage and theft.

Sidney was very good at what he did. He could produce a bottle of 'first rate' spirit that the public could afford. The only catch, it was illegal.

At the time the nation was gripped by the murder of Mr Briggs on a London train another murder shocked the community of Buckingham when 17 year old Annie Neeson was attacked in the middle of the street.

New Years Eve 1875 did not go as John Wheeler planned when he was held at gunpoint on his way home just outside Guildford. A bitesized look at Victorian crime.

Effie Jane Burgin could have never known the danger she was in when she called as usual at the home of her aunt and uncle in Wellington Street on her evening off. There was no question of who ended Effie's life, or how, the only question was,, was it murder?

John Carter had a string of bad luck when it came to his wives. The first died following a fall down stairs, the second disappeared, ran off with another man, and the third also left unexpectedly after just a few months. Was there more to it?

In the summer of 1851 Charles Johnson was walking his dog on the outskirts of Norwich when it came bounding out of the hedge carrying something in its mouth and ran off back home. When Charles caught up with him the dog presented him with his prize, a human hand.

Advisory - This episode contains graphic descriptions.