The Horrifying & Disturbing Historical True Crime Case of Robert Britain Most Infamous Child Killer

In this Victorian true crime documentary, we examine the shocking and disturbing murder of Emily Kums in East London in 1895, a case that stunned Britain and raised difficult questions about juvenile crime, mental illness, and criminal responsibility in the late 19th century. When Robert Kums Sr. departed for work aboard a transatlantic steamship, he left behind his wife Emily Kums and their two sons, Robert Kums and Nathaniel Kums. Days later, Emily vanished, and the boys offered a series of strange explanations for her absence. What followed was one of the most unsettling historical murder cases of the Victorian era. As neighbors grew suspicious, a horrifying discovery inside the family home revealed a crime that would capture headlines across London and lead to a dramatic trial at the Old Bailey. This historical true crime story explores the investigation, courtroom proceedings, questions surrounding Robert Kums' mental state, and the extraordinary life he lived after the verdict. Join us as we uncover this forgotten Victorian true crime case and the chilling events that unfolded in East London in 1895. If you enjoy historical crime documentaries, Victorian murder cases, and true crime history, be sure to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments below. #VictorianTrueCrime #RobertKums #historicalmurdercase #truecrimehistory Sources: British Newspaper Archive; Old Bailey Proceedings Online (1895 trial records)