A Brutal Murder in West Bromwich | The Case of Stanley Eric Hobday

In the early hours of August 1933, Charles Fox was murdered during a violent break-in at his home in West Bromwich, in the West Midlands of England. The crime triggered a large-scale police investigation that uncovered a trail of forensic evidence linking the attack to 21-year-old Stanley Eric Hobday. As the manhunt intensified, Hobday’s movements led officers across the country. This episode explores a shocking crime, its swift resolution, and the public reaction that followed. https://prashganendran.com/ ❤️ Send a Super Thanks If you're enjoying the episode on YouTube, you can show your support directly with a Super Thanks — just click the heart icon with the dollar sign below the video! 💡 Support me on Patreon to get ad-free episodes   / prashsmurdermap   💰 Make a one-off contribution Every little bit helps! If you'd like to make a one-time donation, you can do so via PayPal here: https://www.paypal.me/prashsmurdermap 🎧 Listen to my new podcast Curious Britain Explore the mysteries, folklore, and forgotten stories of Britain. Listen now: https://linktr.ee/curiousbritainpodcast 🙏 Thank You! Your support means the world to me and helps keep Prash’s Murder Map alive. I truly appreciate it! Sources: Ancestry National Archives Birmingham Daily Gazette - Saturday 12 December 1931 Daily Herald - Tuesday 29 August 1933 Leeds Mercury - Friday 01 September 1933 Daily Herald - Friday 08 September 1933 Daily Herald - Wednesday 27 September 1933 Shields Daily Gazette - Thursday 28 December 1933 Black Country Bugle 1 April 1999 Music: "Long Note Two" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... Unusual Suspects