The Vintage Murders Podcast

Case 68 ‘The Menacing Martha Needle’ Australia 1894

Was she mad or just bad, insane or calculating. The prolific serial poisoner of family and friends made her the most notorious murderer in her country to this day.

The South Sea Bubble Scandal London 1711

The boom and bust story of greed and corruption in high places that bankrupted thousands but is seen as the birth of modern capitalism with all its benefits & pitfalls.
The video version is available on our Vintage Scandals YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/tl3N92iEvJA

Case 67 The Camden Town Postcard Murder. London 1907

The slaying of a woman in her home during the night & the discovery by the police of a postcard with a cryptic message leads to a number of suspects being implicated. Which one is guilty, or not guilty.

Case 66 Hollywood Murder Of A Film Director. LA 1922

A real Tinsel Town whodunnit with a diverse cast of suspects and characters associated with the mysterious murder of a successful film director, movie studio manipulation and a cover up.
The video version, and all previous episodes, is available on our Vintage Murders YouTube channel.

The Astor Place Riot Scandal, New York 1849

The two leading Shakespearian actors of their day, one English and one American, have professional differences which come to a head during two separate performances that culminate in a fatal riot in the surrounding streets. All episodes are available on our Vintage Scandals YouTube channel.

Case 65 ‘The Perplexing Case Of The Murder Of Kate Jackson’ West Wales 1929.

The murder of a woman late one night in the far west of Wales leads to scrutiny of her earlier life in London which might holds the clues to her death. All Vintage Murders episodes are available on our YouTube channel.

Case 64 'Who Put Bella In The Wych Elm?' The Midlands 1941

Mysterious graffiti appears months after a murdered woman’s body is discovered in the local woods. Who was she and how did she get there? Some surprising clues lead to possible answers. All episodes are available on our Vintage Murders YouTube channel.

The Cleveland Street Scandal London 1889

The Victorian scandal about a male brothel frequented by the upper echelons of English society and the perceived cover up by the government.

Case 63 'The Philadelphia Poison Ring' 1932-38

Philadelphia and two Italian immigrant cousins set up an insurance scam that involves murder. As their gang members increase so does the body count. The video version is on our Vintage Murders YouTube channel.
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.

‘Three Sinister & Mystifying Murders Compilation’

‘Three Sinister & Mystifying Murders Compilation’  This episode covers 3 separate murder cases from across England from the early part of the 20th century all linked by a common theme. They still remain unsolved to this day, although there are many theories, and suspects, that have been put forward.
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 from the 10th of May.