The Vintage Murders Podcast

Exploring the crimes & misdemenours committed in the West Country of England in bygone days, there causes, reasons and eventual outcomes., that affected families as well as communities for many years after the unspeakable events took place. These episodes cover murderous acts committed between 1900 and 1950.

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Episodes

Sunday Nov 26, 2023

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.

Friday Nov 17, 2023

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.

Friday Nov 10, 2023

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.

Friday Nov 03, 2023

The account of the gruesome murders of several innocent people in the pursuit of money by a supposed gentleman, and the grotesque disposal of their remains.
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 Vassall Spy Scandal 1950s

Wednesday Nov 01, 2023

Wednesday Nov 01, 2023

During the Cold War a number of high profile scandals rocked the government of the day. But this one went largely under the radar and not only rocked the establishment but also threatened the country.s national security. The video version is available on our Vintage Scandals YouTube channel.
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. Also, check out our co-channel Vintage Murders.

Friday Oct 27, 2023

London. The extraordinary life and times of a character who was a fixer & fraudster as well as a probable double murderer.
The Vintage Murders podcast 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.

The Groundnuts Scandal 1947-53

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023

An ill conceived and poorly executed plan to grow food in the wilds of East Africa that became a national scandal which cost the hard pressed taxpayer millions of pounds in a struggling post war Britain.
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 out Vintage Scandals YouTube channel.

Saturday Oct 07, 2023

Nassau, Bahamas 1943 ‘The Brutal Slaying Of The Tax Exile’ A whodunnit mystery or rather who did not do it. An expat tax exile in the Bahamas whose activities & unexpected associates may hold the key to his brutal murder.
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.

The Marconi Scandal 1912

Tuesday Sep 26, 2023

Tuesday Sep 26, 2023

Allegations of insider trading, racism and political corruption by government ministers as well as manipulation of shares relating to lucrative contracts, this is a scandal that had far reaching international implications.
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.
 

Friday Sep 22, 2023

London 1949 The discovery of a dismembered body on the Essex marshes leads the Police on a hunt for the killer. This leads to the victims associate and a series of senseless violent events.
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.

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