British Family Murders: 7 True Cases of Betrayal, Poisoning & Deceit | True Crime

British Family Murders: 7 True Cases of Betrayal, Poisoning & Deceit News of the Times | Episode 637 | 1840-1927 Behind closed doors… in quiet parlours, modest kitchens, and respectable family homes… some of the most chilling crimes in British history have taken place. In tonight’s episode of News of the Times, we bring you seven extraordinary true crime cases drawn from the Victorian and Edwardian eras—each one rooted not in strangers or shadowy figures… …but in family. A father is hanged for a murder that may never have happened… A young woman poisons her own sister—for the price of a marriage licence… Children begin dying, one by one, in a single household… And a series of letters reveals a plot so cold and calculated… it ends in four brutal murders for just £100. These are not crimes of sudden passion. They are quiet, deliberate, and deeply unsettling—often hidden in plain sight until it is far too late. Through original newspaper reports, courtroom testimony, and historical analysis, we explore not only what happened… but how justice was served—or, in some cases… tragically failed. So as you listen, consider this: How well could anyone recognise danger… when it comes from within their own home? ⏳ Episode Chapters 00:02:25 – The Father Who Was Hanged… for a Murder That Never Happened (1840) 00:08:00 – The Girl Who Poisoned Her Sister for 7 Shillings (1899) 00:24:44 – The Children Who Kept Dying: The Case of Betty Eccles (1842) 01:11:03 – The McKay Case: A Son’s Brutal Murder of His Mother (1927) 01:52:35 – The Pearson Poisoning: The Murder of Alice Pearson (1905) 02:25:18 – The Letter That Led to Murder: The Rae Case (1820) 02:33:37 – A Killer’s Letters: The Youngman Family Murders (1882) 03:08:19 – Further Particulars 👤 Hosted by Robin Coles 📅 New episodes: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 🎞️ Long-form historical crime compilations: Final Sunday of every month ❤️ Support Independent History If you enjoy our ad-free, archive-based storytelling, help us keep the lantern lit: 👉 *Patreon* – Full archive, early access, bonus compilations (and it keeps us independent):   / newsofthetimeshistoricalcrime   ☕ Prefer a one-off thank-you? We LOVE a posh coffee indulgence! We tip our top hats: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd 🕯 About the Channel We’re an independent team of historical researchers and narrators specialising in 18th to early 20th century British true crime. Each episode is based entirely on archival material — from coroners’ inquests to forgotten newspaper columns. If you like your true crime thoughtful, atmospheric, and rooted in real records — welcome to the vault. 🎩 — RC & Team #TrueCrime #HistoricalTrueCrime #VictorianCrime #EdwardianCrime #BritishTrueCrime #FamilyMurders #PoisoningCases #ForensicHistory #CrimeStories #DarkHistory