The Vintage Murders Podcast

Case 57 ‘The Mysterious Demise Of A Good Wife’ Hay on Wye 1921

The famous case of the Hay on Wye poisoner and the only solicitor ever to be executed. Some say that he was framed, but the evidence was damning and led to the crime being uncovered.
The Vintage Murders channel explores the true crimes from the first half of the last century, misdemeanours and long forgotten cases that affected communities as well as the whole country periodically, their reasons, causes and outcomes. We also have background giving context to the times that these lost stories are set, as well as some of the people involved. The video version is on our YouTube channel.
 

The Panama Canal Scandal

After the resounding success, and the profits generated, by the building of the Suez Canal by the French, eyes are cast westwards to the narrow strip of land connecting North and South America, and the prize of cutting out the hazardous journey around Cape Horn with a new waterway. It does not go well from the start, apart from dubious means of raising money, and ends in a complete financial disaster.
Vintage Scandals focuses mainly on early 20th century scandals that were of national, and sometimes international interest. We will look at the causes & reasons, repercussions and eventual outcomes, some of which still had an impact for decades afterwards. The video version is available on our Vintage Scandals YouTube channel.

Case 56 'THe Horrific Slaughter Of Emily Kaye' Eastbourne 1924

A senseless murder by a philanderer and convicted thief which was made more terrible by the gruesome aftermath.
The Vintage Murders channel explores the true crimes from the first half of the last century, misdemeanours and long forgotten cases that affected communities as well as the whole country periodically, their reasons, causes and outcomes. We also have background giving context to the times that these lost stories are set, as well as some of the people involved. The video version is available on our Vintage Murders YouTube channel. Check out our co-channel Vintage Scandals also available on YouTube.

Case 55 'The Seige Of Sidney Street' London 1911

A botched robbery of a jewellers shop in London leads to a triple murder and manhunt for the culprits. It ends tragically for those involved, and more deaths.
The Vintage Murders channel explores the true crimes from the first half of the last century, misdemeanours and long forgotten cases that affected communities as well as the whole country periodically, their reasons, causes and outcomes. We also have background giving context to the times that these lost stories are set, as well as some of the people involved. The video version is available on our Vintage Murders YouTube channel.

The Leroy Henry Scandal 1944

A black American GI, stationed in England in the lead up to the Normandy invasion, knocks on the door of  a local house at night looking for directions back to camp having been out with his comrades at a pub. He ends up being convicted of rape in a racist military tribunal. But what happened next and the consequential occurrences lead to a series of unexpected and wide ranging events that reached as far as Allied High Command.
 
The Vintage Scandals channel explores the misdemeanours and long forgotten events that affected communities as well as the whole country periodically, their reasons, causes and outcomes. We also have background giving context to the times that these lost stories are set, as well as some of the people involved. The video version is on our YouTube channel. Check out Vintage Murders, our co-channel, also on YouTube.

Case 54 ’The Ill Fated Death Of Irene Munro’ Eastbourne 1920

A young woman decides to take a summer break on the south coast of England. All goes well until she meets two local men, which culminates in a brutal murder on a shingle beach.
The Vintage Murders channel explores the true crimes from the first half of the last century, misdemeanours and long forgotten cases that affected communities as well as the whole country periodically, their reasons, causes and outcomes. We also have background giving context to the times that these lost stories are set, as well as some of the people involved. The video version is available on our YouTube Vintage Murders channel.

Case 53 ’The Killer Priest’ New York 1916

In February 1916, the only clergyman to face capital punishment in America was executed for murdering and dismembering a pregnant woman. He was also a rapist and suspected serial killer. This episode follows him all the way to the electric chair.
The Vintage Murders channel explores the true crimes from the first half of the last century, misdemeanours and long forgotten cases that affected communities as well as the whole country periodically, their reasons, causes and outcomes. We also have background giving context to the times that these lost stories are set, as well as some of the people involved. The video version is available on our YouTube channel.

Case 52 ’The Bodies Under The Bridge’ Lancaster 1935

This episode is about one of the most notorious multiple murder cases from the 1930s. One of the reasons that it was so renowned was the innovative forensic techniques that were used in solving a complex case that were way ahead of their time. It was a painstaking investigation to find out who the victims were and where the crime took place and to track down the culprit.
The Vintage Murders channel explores the true crimes from the first half of the last century, misdemeanours and long forgotten cases that affected communities as well as the whole country periodically, their reasons, causes and outcomes. We also have background giving context to the times that these lost stories are set, as well as some of the people involved. The video version is available on our Vintage Murders YouTube channel.

Case 51 ’The Chalk Pit Murder’ 1947

A successful Australian politician, as well as businessman, seems conveniently to have any who oppose him to disappear, which culminates with the discovery of a body back in England.
The Vintage Murders channel explores the true crimes from the first half of the last century, misdemeanours and long forgotten cases that affected communities as well as the whole country periodically, their reasons, causes and outcomes. We also have background giving context to the times that these lost stories are set, as well as some of the people involved. The video version is available on our Vintage Murders YouTube channel.

The Vicar Of Skiffkey Scandal

1920. Events that rocked the Church by a wayward and eccentric Norfolk vicar which challenged the moral values of the time & Christian views as a whole. Was the de-frocked cleric adhering to his ministry or did he have his own different agenda.
Vintage Scandals focuses mainly on early 20th century scandals that were of national, and sometimes international interest. We will look at the causes & reasons, repercussions and eventual outcomes, some of which still had an impact for decades afterwards. Subscribe to our channel to keep up to date with the latest content. The video version is available on our YouTube Channel.