Dark Tales Of Victorian London: The City's Most Shocking Murders | Dreadfully Curious

Step into the shadowy world of Victorian England, where ordinary individuals crossed the line into the realm of extraordinary crimes. This journey unveils seven spine-chilling murder cases that challenge the era's genteel façade, from the acidic demise of Israel Lipski to the harrowing fates of figures like Robert Allen Coombes. Each story unravels the complex tapestry of a society marked by stark contrasts and hidden darkness.
Explore the intricate dance of psychology, societal pressures, and the haunting legacy of crimes that time cannot erase. These narratives, rooted in meticulous research, not only recount the grim events but also probe the societal and psychological underpinnings that shaped them.
True crime TH-camrs at Dreadfully Curious delve into the rare and remarkable stories of average individuals turned infamous killers.
Viewer discretion is advised as we delve into real-life horrors, ensuring these pivotal moments in history are remembered and their lessons learned.
As we delve into these harrowing stories, they serve as a stark reminder of the complexities of the human psyche and the shadows that lingered behind the Victorian era’s shining façade.
Cases covered in this video:
1. Israel Lipski (Acidic Demise): A tale of murder in Whitechapel (before Jack the Ripper) where Lipski used the rare and painful murder weapon of nitric acid, leading to a controversial conviction and execution.
2. Robert Allen Coombes (Plaistow Horror): A disturbing story of a young boy who brutally murdered his mother in 1895, revealing the impacts of childhood trauma and societal pressures.
3. Mrs. Mary Bowen (Peggy Tub Murders): The tragic case of a mother in Pontefract, who, driven to the brink of insanity, drowned her two youngest children in a wash tub.
4. Augustus Dalmas (Battersea Bridge Butcher): A crime of unrequited love turned deadly, where Dalmas murdered Sarah McFarlane, a widow and friend, in a fit of rejection-fueled rage.
5. Michael Downey (Clandestine Affairs): The intricate plot of an illicit affair in rural Ireland culminating in the shooting death of John Moylan, with a web of deceit and betrayal unraveling in court.
6. Monsieur Gagny (Severed Head Science): A gruesome triple murder in a French countryside house leads to post-execution scientific experiments on Gagny’s severed head.
7. John “Babbacombe” Lee (Gallows of Life): Infamously known as “the man they couldn’t hang,” Lee’s execution attempts failed thrice, leading to a life sentence and eventual release.
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✅Limited references/see also:
The Nepean Times: Penrith, New South Wales, Australia · Saturday, July 18, 1885.
The Bristol Mercury and Daily Post, Western Countries and South Wales Advertiser: Bristol, Bristol, England · Saturday, January 17, 1885.
The Standard: London, Greater London, England · Monday, December 31, 1883.
The Examiner: London, Greater London, England · Saturday, May 04, 1844.
The Uttoxeter New Era, and General Advertiser: Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, England · Wednesday, August 31, 1887.
Western Morning News: Plymouth, Devon, England · Tuesday, February 24, 1885.
The Yorkshire Herald and the York Herald: York, North Yorkshire, England · Saturday, May 25, 1895.
The Walsall Advertiser: Walsall, West Midlands, England · Saturday, May 25, 1895.
Hull Daily Mail: Hull, Humberside, England · Thursday, May 23, 1895.
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