Derek Bentley - Wrongly Hanged - Famous Graves
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ม.ค. 2024
- Today we hear about the story and visit the final resting place of Derek Bentley.
Derek William Bentley (30 June 1933 - 28 January 1953) was a British man who was hanged for the murder of a policeman during a burglary attempt. Christopher Craig, then aged 16, a friend and accomplice of Bentley, was accused of the murder. Bentley was convicted as a party to the crime under the English law principle of joint enterprise, as the burglary had been committed in mutual understanding and bringing deadly weapons. The outcome of the trial, and Home Secretary David Maxwell Fyfe's failure to grant clemency to Bentley, were highly controversial.
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Such a tragic story and a huge miscarriage of justice 😢
“Let him have it” was released in 1991 starring Christopher Eccleston as Derek Bentley
Hi Paul, hope you're doing good. Looking forward to this tonight. I once took 2 trains and used google maps just to visit Derek Bentley's final resting place, I didn't know where his grave was in the cemetery but it only took me 3 mins to find him. It sounds really strange but I've always felt drawn to him and what happened to him because it was so sad and so unfair. Alot of people failed him and his family that day! See you and everyone on here tonight 🙏🏻 xx
Hello nicola 👍👍👍👍
@@leewelch2124 Hi Lee 👋🏻
I admire you for making such a journey to see his grave x .One day I hope I can x (and yes I've always felt drawn to Derek, so ur not strange x)
@kathrynhoward9738 Thank you so much. It's nice to know someone else feels drawn to Derek too and that he's not forgotten x I really hope one day you can visit his grave 🤞🏻 xx
So sad x
It reminds me of the case against Timothy Evans, and the reason why I can't agree with the death penalty - one wrong conviction is one too many when the sentence is irreversible.
Timothy Evans was a victim of John Christie. Just one of many. John Christie's actions led to the death of Timothy Evans.
@@racertianIf that is your reasoning, Christopher Craig was responsible for the death of Derek Bentley. Both Bentley and Evans took part in a crime, but a clumsy use of language was used to find them both guilty of a crime which resulted in them being hung, when they were not the main assailant. Apart from the obvious tragedies of the people killed, these deaths can be seen with a little sympathy too, surely?
@@ellesee7079 Have to agree with you there. This happened just too many times back in the post war period before advances in forensics, cctv and so on.
This case was particularly unjust though.
My thoughts exactly 💯
This entire case just makes me so angry. Of course these days under modern law it would have played out completely differently, but that wasn't applicable in 1953.
An utter disgrace that the man who pulled the trigger was allowed to go off and live his life, while his "friend" was hanged on the basis of someone misinterpreting what he actually said.
Thankyou for covering this horrendous miscarriage of justice
For me this story makes me feel as sad as the Ruth Ellis story, both were a product of circumstance that ended in tragedy, RIP Derek 😢
A new tv drama has been made on Ruth Ellis called ‘Ruth’
But she did it.
@@mythgreatbritain I know, but her story is still sad and tragic and did not have to end the way it did. Just like Derek's.
Ruth Ellis was guilty unlike Derek, she left her children at home to find for themselves knowing what she was going out to do, she waited outside the put for around 20 minutes yo kill him, she had a lot of time to calm down & change her mind. Her Son was only 10 years old at the time, he ended up committing suicide. She should have taken care of her children. Imagine knowing your parent would rather commit murder than to dedicate herself to you as her child, he grew up knowing that & having a mother as a murderer who was hung. What he must have gone through. She was as violent as David was, both as bad as each other, both had a temper, both violent. I've been to her grave, I understand her son is with her, David's grave is only about a 6 minutes drive away.
@@bailie-raespence6408 Why should she get away with murder? Because she's a woman?
My son once played Derek in a school drama play for his A levels it was a fantastic portrayal and you could have heard a pin drop in the school theatre. Made all the more poignant because my son as a small child had speech difficulties. I will remember Derek, his sister, and her campaign and my sons play forever.❤
Such a sad sad terrible thing to happen. Poor Derek didn't have much of a life either, sounds like he suffered from PTSD too. What a terrible ending for someone so young. RIP Derek you'll never be forgotten 😔 Thanks Paul, this is one of the best Crime Files so far 🤗 Xxx
The word's "let him have it" taken completely the wrong way.
My dad remembered it like it was yesterday.
The film and real crime documentaries are good to.
A big case of miscarriage of justice
R. I. P Derek
Let’s not forget the poor copper who died doing his job 🙏🏻
Completely forgotten about in this nauseating video. And by the simple-minded who feel sorry for a man whose criminal activity led to the murder of the totally innocent, hardworking PC SIDNEY GEORGE MILES. Hardly any of those posting comments seem to realise this. Nor the fact that a man who claimed he couldn't work due to a bad back was able to scale tall buildings using a drainpipe in order to commit robberies !!
Such a sad & tragic event 😢 thanks for covering this, Paul 👍
This was so horrible to listen too only 19 and punished for something he didn’t do horrible I don’t watch the news for exactly the same reason human tragedy’s thanks Paul for bringing it to our attention and remembering him god rest his soul ❤️👍🏻
This is so horrifically sad …Rip Derek x
Hey Paul, that was a nice tribute to Derek and it was tragic he was hanged for a crime he never committed. Your words and understanding are always well put. Thanks.
wow, that grave is quite impressive 8:06
Traveller grave.
Hi Paul, Such a horrendous miscarriage of justice, so glad he has an absolutely beautiful grave. Thank you for all your hard work.
I remember covering this at school, it’s been on my mind ever since to be honest. Very respectful video
The film is actually called LET HIM HAVE IT an MP from the house of commons representing the Bentley family said that the home secretary wouldn't look at Derek Bentleys case until his sentence had been carried out they has been talk that the officers present that night had lied on their statements but it's just a rumour the BBC did interview Christopher Craig and even he said that Derek Bentley did not say the words let him have it
Lived seconds away from the spot where the shop where it all kicked off at for many years. A very non descript row of houses. Anyway, looking forward to this, all the best paul.
Hi Paul, this one is so sad a waste of a life when the real culprit got away with it due to his age. My Sociology teacher was actually at the scene when he was a police officer and he always believed that Bentley meant give him the gun. We always managed to side track him during lessons and get him to tell us about his cases. At least now the truth is out and he received the pardon so deserving. RIP Derek Bentley.
Missed this live. What a sad story. Poor chap.
Remember watching this film at school in the early 90s
Another interesting video done, with compassion for the families. Thank you Paul
Thank you for another great video and this just goes to show how shocking the British Justice system is, my heart goes out to his family, thank you for doing this.....🤘🤘
This one is so sad. The youth who actually fired the gun avoided the death penalty due to his age. Timothy Evans was another victim of a miscarriage of justice who had a low IQ. The majority of the people covered on this channel had fulfilling lives, even if they died prematurely for whatever reason. Derek Bentley didn't have much of a life largely because of factors over which he had no control. Huge respect to his sister who campaigned so hard for him. A timely reminder that things weren't always better in the past.
I blamed the establishment at the time. And I think we still have people today, who think like them today, in high places.
Hey Paul hope your ok mate and hope your weekend is going well. Looking forward to tonight as always. Have a nice relaxed Sunday mate take care stay safe and warm bud. 👍👍
Hoping to catch this one live, see you all later on 👍🏻
Thank you Paul for another fantastic video and all the hard work you do x
Unfortunately not the first miscarriage of justice many many more have followed
Really enjoyed this Paul 👏🏻👏🏻Looking forward to more Crime Files. Thank you as always for sacrificing your days off to go and film these. Honestly don’t know how you manage it all but remember to take time out for yourself too for your own wellbeing x
Fantastic film Paul thanks for all the great content and also looking forward to the next one
nice video Paul , very well told the story and the way it was told 👍
hi paul as always well documented on your part and of course a lot of leg work goes in to these vlogs so sad about derek bentley and what happend and thanks for taking us along
Love your videos Paul keep up the good work 🤘
Thank you for another great video
It’s very interesting and very sad
I do enjoy the true crime ones
Thank you Paul keep up the great work you do
Such a sad sad situation poor Derick my heart goes out to him and his family. So wrong in every way . Thank you Paul this has got to be my favourite brought tears to my eyes. ❤❤
Such a sad story another great video
a brilliant one paul so informative
So sad 😢
Another great video has always Paul 👍
Hi Paul . Thank you for this intresting video. Enjoyed watching.x❤ takecare
I read about this years ago, great educational video Paul. 🍻
I feel for his family.....❤ RIP Derek
I find your videos absolutely fascinating. This is one of the top ones of interest so far. Having being born in Croydon I felt compelled to read into this more. Thank you for the video. Looking forward to videos to come!
Great video Paul thank you 🙏
Absolute superb vid paul hope ur good
So Sad Paul
Very Empathic
Well presented xx
Top job again Paul. I didn't know this story, but it was very interesting. Thank you muchly. 👏
I found this very interesting, many thanks Paul.
Hi Paul how are you? I hope you haven’t had anymore issues with that weirdo? Putting it politely lol. Love your videos don’t stop them ever x
Great video Paul. Not one I’d heard of. Such a sad case I’m glad he was pardoned and quite rightly so! Still doesn’t bring him back though. Loving the crime files and look forward to your next video.
Hi Paul, my Dad was on his way to or from visiting my Mum, his future wife (he can’t quite remember, but he’s 90, so I forgive him,) but he does remember hearing the shot fired that he later learned was that one! 😊👍
Hi
Paul another great blog yes sad . You paid a great tribute to him 👍
great video paul what a sad story
The poor guy bless him only 19 years of age there was no justice for him at all i hope and pray he is at peace
You did a really good job paul loved all the info anyway lovely little cemetery by the way
Till the next time paul take care
R i p derek 🙏🥀
Best one you've done yet enjoyed it paup thanks RIP, D.B
Good show again paul interesting as allways....pete...Spain
Thx paul a very sad storey but you did it with compassion and respect ..thx for sharing .
I know this case very well, thanks Paul!
Nicely done Paul
Hi paul hope ure keeping well.lkg foreward to this
So sad. Went to the cinema to see the film. Sad story and as always well presented by you Paul.
Hiya Paul another great video, reading through many of the comments this is a heartbreaking case, like many of you I went to see the film at the cinema in 1991 and totally enjoyed it, thankfully we live in different times to back then. So sad that it took far too long to have his conviction overturned. Hopefully he now is resting in peace with members of his family ❤️
Great video paul good watch today paul well done bro 🎉🎉🎉🎉
I remember this on t.v more than 20 years ago I cried because he didn't mean it they way the police said, and when his soul was leaving his body so sad for his Mum.
Poor Derek RIP. Thanks so much Paul.
Thanks Paul .how sad for Derek .rip young man
Do you have any thoughts for the murdered, TOTALLY INNOCENT, real victim in this story ? The police officer.
Another great story Paul so sad what happened to him may he RIP
thank you paul please keep the great work
Good to see you back
Great video paul the film was called let him have it fantastic job as always
I'm originally from Croydon and I had no idea that this is where Derek was even though i knew about the case. Thank you for everything you do and the information you share.
My mum wasn't a big fan of stuff like this but she absolutely loved you and would always ask me when a new video would be out unfortunately she passed away in july 2022.
Hi Paul,
A very well presented film. I certainly remember his sister campaigning for a pardon. I have found the details of the film ‘Let him have it’. I have never watched it but I have a distant memory of an earlier film about him that I would have watched on TV sometime in the 60’s but can find no reference to it. I could be mistaken and be muddling it up with another film about someone else involved in a similar crime as there were a number of such films made in the late 50’s / early 60’s so can anyone else throw some light on this? I certainly remember a scene on a factory / warehouse roof and a Police Officer being shot. Mt brain grows foggy with age…. As always, keep ‘em coming!
Best wishes,
Mark
Thank You paul x such injustice x
Thanks paul
Another good story, paul. I remember the film let him have it when it first came out. Really sad film and a miscarriage of justice. I think his sister tried to clear his name.
I remember reading about this & some others in a book on Pierrepont, there's a film too about his life as hangman. R.I.P
Hi paul another cracking vid. Yes the film is called let him have it starring Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, Tom Bell, Tom Courteney I've got the film myself. Such a sad story poor lad. R.I.P. Derek.
Hello Paul how really sad this is poor man and his family. Hope you are keeping well sending you love and prayers 🙏 God bless you.
What a sad life from begining to end. 😢😢
Paul this was so sad I live close to where Derek lived with his Mum and Dad and sister Iris. His poor Father went every where to try and get a reprieve he even went to the then home secretary to no avail. They never gave up even after his execution to clear his name.
His sister took up the cause after his parent’s passed. Iris daughter carried on after her mothers death until she was successful in overturning the murder conviction. And being able to bury Derek with his family.
This should never have been allowed to happen today he would have been classed with severe learning disability’s. He just wanted to fit in and be like other boys that’s why he went along with Craig I don’t believe he knew Craig had a gun and if he did say those words he was telling him to give the gun to the policeman. This truly was a miscarriage of justice and everyone involved must of had sleepless nights for what they done and if they didn’t they should have.
RIP Derek 🙏🕯️
Hello Paul, thank you so much for this.The empathy which you showed during it was magnificent. I hope some relative of Derek sees it and is pleased with the amount of respect shown. Just a little question though, did you "feel" something around the grave? It appeared to me that you heard or felt something near to you.
Thank you, and not that I recall. 🙏
Hi Paul, another great video. Have you done a video on Ruth Ellis?
Yes video on the channel
@@UnusualThings1 great - thanks. I’ll look it up.
The film is really good but sad.🌹
Brilliant as always paul no one got justice for this terrible crime it all very sad may they all rest in peace Derek and all your family they died before the truth came out and the family of the police man that was shot and died may you all rest in peace x
So glad I live in a fairer era. It must have been awful. Hope you are good Paul after what's happened to you lately. A sad but beautifully done video. 👍
Great video again Paul.
Did I hear the name "Christmas Humphries. Was he also involved with the Ruth Ellis trial or am I off the mark with that thought?
Yes the film is called Let Him Have It, & stars Christopher Eccleston.
My Home Shrewsbury Paul ❤
What a sad but great video Paul,so so sad about Derick ,yes a huge miscarriage of justice,love the crime files as with all ur other ones u speak for the innocent and tell their story,r.i.p young man x
Thanks Paul for this crime file and what a miscarriage of justice for Derek and what is family must have gone through must have be herendous for them
Thank you for bringing that interesting video to us, tragic waste of a young boy.
Dreadful business. It was very high profile at the time. Derek had huge support from ordinary people all over the country. I clearly remember my mother saying how everyone, including herself was in tears on the day of his execution.
I did have a book about it years ago. It was called 'To encourage the others.'
God rest his soul and protect his family. Thanks for posting Paul.
Good watch enjoyed
Hiya Paul, Good vlog, its such a shame that the justice system wasn't as good as what it is now, that's all I have to say , Paul, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England
In today's society with DNA and thank god for it, this would not happen. Very unfortunate to say the least poor chap. The book about Albert Pierre point is a great read. Perhaps his resting place could be covered. Another good video Paul. Thank you.
Paul, did you notice that the headstones on on this grave are hollow plastic, somebody stole the originals years ago.
Derek Bentley Timothy Evans both being a miscarriage of justice in a time that we had very few murders. The system was different in the 50's . But also we did not have so many murders also.
Well researched Paul what a sad story about Derek Bentley I've always been for bringing back the death penalty has you mentioned technology is so advanced now. Again well done Paul a really good watch. 👍
Thanks
Thank you 🙏