The Mysterious and Disturbing Case of Florence Behnam

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  • @wandahall4435
    @wandahall4435 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    BC this is Great ❤❤❤

  • @KathleenCalhoun-em6ys
    @KathleenCalhoun-em6ys 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +126

    Here's where wealth made a difference. No poor man could have won that case, but fate caught up with Mr. Benham, anyway, but it also shows that not even wealth can escape the Grim Reaper when he comes a-calling.

    • @reneedennis2011
      @reneedennis2011 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yup.

    • @Boo675jhggg
      @Boo675jhggg 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      The victorians used cyanide for all.

  • @jackie0604oxon
    @jackie0604oxon 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +75

    Thanks for an interesting case BC, quite a few of these tragedies seem to be heiresses who disregard their elders' concerns about fortune hunters. If only they had listened!

    • @Angela-qr8wl
      @Angela-qr8wl 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Interesting

  • @resourcedragon
    @resourcedragon 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +110

    I'm not surprised that a competent lawyer was able to make mincemeat of those clowns of doctors. From the sound of it, also, Howard had given Florence syphilis and, again, the doctors seem to have missed that. That story was somehow quintessentially Victorian.

    • @carrington2949
      @carrington2949 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Facts. If Florence knew she had an STD, then doctors should have detected it as well. Sex ed was not taught so the appearance of symptoms had to be obvious. Poor woman.

    • @Lucinda_Jackson
      @Lucinda_Jackson 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @gaslitworldf.melissab2897
      It would make sense if he actually believed taking it in small amounts was a legitimate treatment for syphilis.

    • @resourcedragon
      @resourcedragon 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @gaslitworldf.melissab2897: The way the justice system is _supposed_ to work is that the accused has the benefit of the presumption of innocence until guilt is proven. In this case the prosecution botched demonstrating unambiguously that Florence had been poisoned. So if she hadn't been poisoned then her husband couldn't be found guilty of poisoning her.
      Yes, I strongly suspect Howard did it, he definitely wasn't anything even remotely like a model citizen but the prosecution made a dog's breakfast of their case and so Howard Behnam got off.

    • @SweetChicagoGator
      @SweetChicagoGator 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Saved from The Gallows, but not from the Grim Reaper. 🙏

    • @akristen4971
      @akristen4971 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SweetChicagoGator well put!

  • @serenitynow288
    @serenitynow288 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    I felt so bad for Mrs. Benham. The final verdict just brought even more heartache and shame to the poor victim’s name. But he didn’t last long after his freedom so I felt it was poetic justice. So well told as usual Mr. Brief Case!

  • @roguewave13
    @roguewave13 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Born & raised in Batavia, NY! Such a small place and so cool to hear a story from home on Brief Case!

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It's great when I receive comments from the towns where the crime happened

    • @suzannebosjolie7532
      @suzannebosjolie7532 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, he did a story about a murder in the little town called Louisville, N.Y. I lived about 6 miles away for 29 years!

  • @barbarabrooks4747
    @barbarabrooks4747 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +59

    A classic sociopath. No conscience, no self-control. He had an ideal situation, but destroyed it with his dissipation and cruelty.

    • @callmehplus
      @callmehplus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I suppose he thought she was more valuable dead than alive.

    • @nunyabiz3557
      @nunyabiz3557 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Well put

  • @tamsin1969
    @tamsin1969 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Im totally bed-bound with a herniated disc impinging the nerves in my spine, causing sciatica. Its freaking agonizing, so thank you so much for another amazing story from the past, and something to take my mind of the pain right now. Brilliantly researched, presented and narrated, as always. Many thanks.

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Oh Tamsin, that is not good, I really hope you feel better soon, thankyou so much for the supa thanks, it is very much appreciated

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ❤❤❤

    • @tamsin1969
      @tamsin1969 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lazyhomebody1356 💓🌺🌾💓

    • @Mattostar-z2d
      @Mattostar-z2d 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Your generosity is awesome to see. 💗

    • @GreenHeet
      @GreenHeet 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow you're too young to be laid up.

  • @julireep278
    @julireep278 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +53

    Wow. I can't believe Mr. Benham was actually declared not guilty. In all the stories presented previously, it seemed the justice system was far more prudent than it is in today's society, but in this case it appears to be just as corrupt. That's disappointing.

    • @albertafarmer8638
      @albertafarmer8638 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yes but don't worry, he didn't escape divine judgement.

    • @robertdixon1439
      @robertdixon1439 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This has quickly become my favorite channel

  • @tuvia4082
    @tuvia4082 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Great video as usual BC, thanks. Howard did it and karma found him. Tragic for Florence and her family though.

  • @kristy9337
    @kristy9337 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    It wasn't clear(to me🙃) how close Miss Harris was to Florence. However, she was truly a "closed mouth friend". A woman with the highest discretion.
    * I'm glad she came forward to expose his vile lifestyle, even if it didn't lead to his conviction.

  • @seandelap8587
    @seandelap8587 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    Things always start of well for them but then everything goes rapidly downhill from that point on

  • @Bulldog13368
    @Bulldog13368 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +163

    Hello to BC and everyone listening. I believe Mr. Benham poisoned his wife. People saw this man administering this substance. He was bold enough to do this in front of her doctor. I am sorry a high priced lawyer was able to sway the minds of the jury. Finally justice was served by way of fate. Unfortunately, Florence and her family suffered greatly. Thank you BC for another riveting tale of betrayal and treachery.

    • @robertmoffett3486
      @robertmoffett3486 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      "Bold" is hardly the word that comes to my mind. Only a total lunatic would murder his wife in front of her doctor. It's highly unlikely he did so. I find it almost impossible of belief. Apparently, the second jury didn't believe it, since he was acquitted

    • @Bulldog13368
      @Bulldog13368 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So you believe Mr Benham is innocent of the crime?? If so, do you believe Florence died of natural causes??

    • @suemcgregor9248
      @suemcgregor9248 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      In England he would have been hanged, but in the U.S. the almighty dollar talks. Never mind if the money comes from the victim, if you've got it, flaunt it

    • @suemcgregor9248
      @suemcgregor9248 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ​@@robertmoffett3486so what did she die of then? Boredom? He killed her for money, simple

    • @Hippiechick11
      @Hippiechick11 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​​@@suemcgregor9248unfortunately true.

  • @nancychisholm5399
    @nancychisholm5399 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Greetings and salutations Brief Case (and team) from Cabbagetown Toronto. BTW thanks for your great coverage on Agnes, hope the lupins were in bloom for your visit to Iceland!

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for watching!

    • @anisacoley8707
      @anisacoley8707 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Greetings from South Jersey USA

    • @vickisawyer7405
      @vickisawyer7405 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I'm from Whidbey Island and have been to many places on the globe and lupins were always there - they are my favorite flower, especially the purple ones!!

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      THIS is the lupin express!

  • @CommonWealther
    @CommonWealther 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    I've been waiting for you! Greetings from a -15°C Canada. ❤🇨🇦 I heard you narrate a story on another channel last night. What a treat!

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Sounds very cold, take care

    • @anisacoley8707
      @anisacoley8707 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Greetings from South Jersey USA

    • @DneilB007
      @DneilB007 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I see you’re in a warm part of Canada! It’s -30C here in the prairies.

    • @CommonWealther
      @CommonWealther 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@DneilB007 I used to live in AB. Dry cold doesn't bother me as much as this damp cold.

  • @vickisawyer7405
    @vickisawyer7405 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Crime is always there. Just got done reading some of Sophocles and boy, talk about tragedy. Thank you, BC for another story on my Monday morn/Friday night!! It's just after 0500 and will be looking at the dark for 1.5 hrs. But it's getting better!! cya next week!!

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yes, shortest day is behind us at least

  • @kerrywatts5740
    @kerrywatts5740 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    So corrupt! Mr. Benham deliberately murdered his wife. To get a second trial, and they found him not guilty??? The pharmacy, I'm sure, knew he was up to something evil!
    Thank you again Brief Case for yet another incredible episode!!!❤

  • @barbarajolley6578
    @barbarajolley6578 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Great story, BC, as usual❤❤❤. As I was listening to your narration, I was looking at the drawings of Mrs. Benham and her husband. There a lot of sadness and expression of sorrow and defeat in her face and eyes. His face conveys the impression of someone impudent and careless....Whoever draw these portraits was very talented.

    • @stacywilson4790
      @stacywilson4790 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      She was a woman of great sorrow .A horrible husband who made her life hell and also was a horrible father to.

  • @joannethortan2257
    @joannethortan2257 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Good morning Brief Case.

  • @aNotamBiEn
    @aNotamBiEn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Cheers and good (late) evening from the southern regions of Australia.
    Thanks again for another intriguing brief........case!!
    Keep it up mate. Still working through the back catalogue and loving all of it.
    This one was a rough outcome. Control of her estate, coroner malpractice or obfuscation, expensive lawyers.. inevitable sad conclusion.

  • @Flamsterette
    @Flamsterette 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thanks for the upload, Brief Case. I haven't heard of this one before. Time to have some coffee and spicy noodles while I listen to this before the hockey game at 10 AM on a cold random Monday.

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for listening

    • @Flamsterette
      @Flamsterette 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@BriefCaseOfficial You're welcome!

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Coffee with spicy noodles?! You are blessed with a strong stomach,lol

    • @Flamsterette
      @Flamsterette 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@lazyhomebody1356 Ha, I've had to dial down the heat and spice lately! No more Samyang noodles for me!

  • @marionbowler5440
    @marionbowler5440 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Marvelous Monday, hurray. Enjoy your week and thank you for sharing ❣️ 🇨🇦

  • @TA-cm9yi
    @TA-cm9yi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Good morning from Black Diamond Alberta BC, as part usual an interesting case 😊. Looking forward to your next case.

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Good Morning, I hope its not too cold

    • @TA-cm9yi
      @TA-cm9yi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@BriefCaseOfficial only-34C today...was - 47C the other day!

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wow :(

  • @jacksonstarky8288
    @jacksonstarky8288 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    I wonder how much Mr. Benham paid to get his retrial, never mind what the second trial's legal fees must have been, because there's no way there wasn't bribery involved. But the grim reaper doesn't care about money.
    I found the channel about a month ago and I'm still finding the occasional old episode I've missed. I have enough subscribed channels that I don't always catch new videos within 24 hours of their release. I've been consistently impressed by the level of research, and by how much information survives from older cases.

  • @stacywilson4790
    @stacywilson4790 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    The poison was not consumed .It was injected .That is why no poison was found in her stomach .When the poison was injected it traveled through her blood stream and straight to her heart which brought on a heart attack .Which given by the doctor who was paid a considerable amount of money to do so by Mr Benham . I really need to start editing my comments .I'm you sure understand . Which I commend you for all the time and hard work you put into each story .God bless you richly !

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thanks Stacy

    • @stacywilson4790
      @stacywilson4790 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@BriefCaseOfficial You are very Welcome! 😇

    • @CC3193
      @CC3193 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for your comment. Is this your opinion, or fact you’ve found somewhere? I’m curious how you know this.

    • @stacywilson4790
      @stacywilson4790 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CC3193 It is fact .I have a medical background .I use to be a a Profiler .

    • @CC3193
      @CC3193 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@stacywilson4790 Yes but is it your opinion with a medical background & history as a profiler? Or it’s an evidence-based, acknowledged, recorded, published fact in this case?

  • @hollymorris785
    @hollymorris785 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks Brief Case! Enjoying this from a snowy Tennessee! Our first snowfall of the season at my home❤️

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh wow, I hope you are not too cold

    • @hollymorris785
      @hollymorris785 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BriefCaseOfficial Toasty warm in my house, checking every now and again to see how deep it's getting. We are expecting about 6 inches, which is enough to mostly shut everything down. This makes the northern states laugh at us, they require multiple feet of snow to stay home, lol

  • @daniletourneau6182
    @daniletourneau6182 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    And thank you for pronouncing Batavia correctly! Most Map apps, and sometimes even Google - will show it's pronounced incorrectly (Bat - a - via ... is usually the incorrect way they might pronounce it). You did great!!!! I love the twists in this story! 🎉

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thanks Daniel, I saw a few videos on Batavia to try and make sure it was correct

    • @daniletourneau6182
      @daniletourneau6182 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@BriefCaseOfficial you did us proud!!!! Thank you for all your hard and consistent great work!!! 👍

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I never would have pronounced it the "wrong" way. The right way seems obvious really

    • @daniletourneau6182
      @daniletourneau6182 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @lazyhomebody1356 that's what I thought too! I have an aunt who lives a few towns over, and I'll never forget her once pronouncing it "Bat-a-via". I was a kid, but even then I was confused about where she was talking about. 🤣🤣🤣 So even somewhat locals, can pronounce it wrong. Hell, I'm about 40 mins from Batavia in a town called Chili ... amd it's pronounced "Chy-lie", not like the food: chili. Couldn't tell ya why they did that... but I'm sure there's a reason. HAHAHA

  • @seandelap8587
    @seandelap8587 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Happy Monday BC

  • @daynasafranek7807
    @daynasafranek7807 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    Imagine being found not guilty due to a “social disease”….

    • @cyankirkpatrick5194
      @cyankirkpatrick5194 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻🤷‍♀️ I was in a group home and one person didn't do any chores due to them having a STD a very bad one herpes the doctor said no I'm thinking why.

    • @DneilB007
      @DneilB007 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      And then imagine dying from that same social disease just a couple of years later. Just imagine! It’s almost like ignoring your symptoms and refusing medical treatment hastens your demise, but seeking medical care prolongs your life.

    • @ShaCaro
      @ShaCaro 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cyankirkpatrick5194 transmission?

  • @kathrynbillinghurst188
    @kathrynbillinghurst188 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Florence and the Machine…a song 🎶 called Jenny of Old Stones…!
    A beautifully haunting song…for anyone whom appreciates true love’s 💕spirit! Listen and be enchanted! Oh…Enya is wonderful also! 🥰💕💐🙆‍♀️🇦🇺✌️

  • @cadillacdeville5828
    @cadillacdeville5828 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Good morning Briefcase 💼 and friends ❤

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Morning

    • @ShirleeKnott
      @ShirleeKnott 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good morning to you too

    • @J-Williams
      @J-Williams 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Morning!😊

  • @saintsms1697
    @saintsms1697 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love ur channel can't stop watching ❤

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's good to know, thanks for watching

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's good to know, thanks for watching

  • @brenda6201
    @brenda6201 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    and as always, great job, BC!!
    🥂

  • @brodyberry6253
    @brodyberry6253 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    AWE YEA that’s what i’m talkin bout!!! Thank you for another banger good sir! 💯

  • @swedishpiggi
    @swedishpiggi 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hi BC great video as always

  • @kimsherlock8969
    @kimsherlock8969 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The vital decision to test blood for chemicals was a major F U .
    F Ups 😮😮😮😮

  • @maryrowe3981
    @maryrowe3981 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Just desserts for Mr. Benham, I'd say.

  • @sophiaisabelle027
    @sophiaisabelle027 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Don't forget your umbrella while traveling. Always stay safe, Brief Case.

  • @lilaura5
    @lilaura5 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for another great story

  • @lisageiger9841
    @lisageiger9841 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Hi BC😊 I felt shocked when they came back with the second verdict. It may have been fate. I just hope he suffered worse than her. If it wasn’t fate, at least he died relatively quickly. I’m sure it was definitely painful. I feel that it came down to, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But his sentence wasn’t served by the courts. Great work BC. I so love you and I hope you enjoyed your holidays. Happy New Year.🎆

    • @StacyL.
      @StacyL. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It may not have been served by the lower courts of this world, but one better believe that he stood in front of the Ultimate Judge and is now paying for his sins.

  • @TheRetirednavy92
    @TheRetirednavy92 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Good morning. Another great video.

  • @angelastanton6409
    @angelastanton6409 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    another great case!! love this channel ❤❤❤

  • @senses70
    @senses70 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Hello BC! Thank you for another case with a twist, like only you can deliver. If he was guilty, then karma caught up with him…

  • @JALILAHLatif
    @JALILAHLatif 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hmmmmmmmm 😔thanks sir amazing job very interesting story n fantastic explanation 👍👌👌👍GOD bless you n protect you always all the best 👍👌👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @erlindahill9046
    @erlindahill9046 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Please show More Story's like this I follow this site faithfully

  • @jodyharnish9104
    @jodyharnish9104 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! This story is intense! It was fascinating to see how the opinions changed as new evidence came up. Well done!

  • @gregevans6044
    @gregevans6044 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey, that one was exceptionally good! Thanks!

  • @aparnarajesh
    @aparnarajesh 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    If Florence listern her mother's and stepfather's warings for not marry howard after her death, her mother and stepfather campaigned to exuremed Florence 's death. Howard's actions left their son as oprhan

  • @littlereddstar5264
    @littlereddstar5264 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Great cases as always BC. I wonder how many other husbands poisoned their wives/partners/children. We’ve seen quite a few cases of women being covered but not as many of men. Maybe BC might consider doing more?

  • @resarm5007
    @resarm5007 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Hello Brief Case! 💼 Poor Florence! I do believe Howard did poison her. After the way he pursued her, ran off with her to get married, and the way they quarreled and circumstances of his purchase of cyanide. Thankfully, he did not get away with it, even if he was found not guilty at retrial. I'm sure he suffered, and as he did, perhaps he gave some thought to his past actions and Florence. The only good news was that their child didn't have to grow up with him, was raised by his grandparents, and lived to a ripe old age.
    (I made it here, a little late today, but I enjoyed the photos and story. Thank you again, and I surely hope all is well with you, Dear BC!) Resa

  • @mikeconrad8991
    @mikeconrad8991 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I look forward to each Monday, mostly to receive the knew Brief Case

  • @macrinawaterbury8420
    @macrinawaterbury8420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm addicted to these old cases, I love that I found a channel dedicated to them

  • @monicabennett6620
    @monicabennett6620 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    This story occurred in my old stomping grounds as I was born not far from Batavia, NY. So fascinating!

  • @maryrichardson6029
    @maryrichardson6029 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Always interesting
    Thank you❤

  • @BrittneyDeShea420
    @BrittneyDeShea420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh darn! I am late. Thanks Briefy. Sending love from Kentucky USA

  • @stephanieannmorris4625
    @stephanieannmorris4625 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    As always I love your work ❤

  • @corvusglaive4804
    @corvusglaive4804 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's been awhile since I've enjoyed one of your files BC, thanks again 👊🏿
    I shall be tuning in to your
    Next
    Brief
    Case!

  • @debanam
    @debanam 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Good morning from the Jersey Shore BC!

    • @kathrynbillinghurst188
      @kathrynbillinghurst188 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      “Noo Joyzy!!” 🤜🤛 🥰💐🇦🇺💕

    • @ShirleeKnott
      @ShirleeKnott 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      morning from the Great White North

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Morning!

    • @kathrynbillinghurst188
      @kathrynbillinghurst188 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Shirlee…🥰💐💕🇦🇺

    • @anisacoley8707
      @anisacoley8707 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Good morning from vineland nj

  • @marlodt12
    @marlodt12 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to see the new video BC! Have a great day from a very cold Texas today!

  • @SuperBigdaddywood
    @SuperBigdaddywood 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Always excited to see new Brief Case content!

  • @shahinabashir8622
    @shahinabashir8622 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You're back!!!!! Wonderful to hear your fabulous narratives once again! Interesting, and thoroughly researched.....as usual. Thank you. Love history, look forward to hearing many more.

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hello, I have not been anywhere as I launch a new video every Monday at 12pm UK time :)

  • @raeannaruby8306
    @raeannaruby8306 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this channel. it almost always covers cases I'm unfamiliar with, with subtle nuances and thought provoking details. I was wondering if you ever thought about making more playlists? Maybe by century or continent?

  • @wendybutler1681
    @wendybutler1681 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your use of photos from the period and the actual case is appreciated. I don't like stock photos but these are slices of the lives if the time. Greatly appreciate the newspaper clippings, too. Well done!

  • @DonnaDouglas-x3x
    @DonnaDouglas-x3x 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great presentation. Thank you.

  • @TheBub26
    @TheBub26 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    behnam: i'd like to poison my neighbor's dog. will this do the job? mr elliot: it certainly will, that will be.... such was the 19th century

  • @gregdiamond6023
    @gregdiamond6023 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You do have a way of weaving your words together in a delicious confection of the mouth watering case of Florence Benham. You do it for every case BC.

  • @brenmanock
    @brenmanock 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks briefy

  • @theresadimaggio7241
    @theresadimaggio7241 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    First off, she should have stayed home with her mother. Very gullible girl . I do wonder how he administer the poison. 😮. I also wanted to know what happened to the baby she gave birth to? Thank you Briefcase, love all your programs. Great work. God bless you

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks :)

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Stayed home with her mother 😮a fate worse than death,lol

  • @ColleenD78
    @ColleenD78 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Binge-watching Brief Case vids today during the blizzard here in Western NY. Best true crime channel on YT! 🥶👍🩷

  • @martinwarner1178
    @martinwarner1178 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well there's a story. Thank you Brief Case. Always good, always interesting. Peace be unto you.

  • @sheilagravely5621
    @sheilagravely5621 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ahhhh, BC, i have missed you so much! Glad to see you pop up again. ❤❤❤❤❤ from Douglas Georgia, USA.😊

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Shiela, I am here every Monday

    • @sheilagravely5621
      @sheilagravely5621 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, followed you forever, but due to my mother's death I moved to help take care of my step-dad. I haven't had you pop up on my recommendations in probably a year and half now, I think I'm still subscribed.

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sorry to hear about your loss Sheila, I know what its like to lose a parent. I hope you and your Step-Dad are OK. If you press the notification button you should receive a reminder every time I upload.

  • @dianaantu8227
    @dianaantu8227 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great case, thank you.

  • @rosemaryfranzese317
    @rosemaryfranzese317 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    This case is not quite straightforward. Admittedly Howard Benham was a terrible husband but the post mortems clearly were not as well as they should have been so there was and still is an element of doubt. Benham didn’t really escape justice if he was guilty. Things could have been very different for him if he had valued his wife and treated her well.

  • @jenniferryersejones9876
    @jenniferryersejones9876 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you, BC!

  • @foxcell
    @foxcell 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another interesting case Into the past thanks again

  • @maryserrato1024
    @maryserrato1024 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi BC better late than never. Great story .

  • @jenny-pm8tl
    @jenny-pm8tl 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another great case, thank you BC.

  • @lazyhomebody1356
    @lazyhomebody1356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The photos and drawings you chose for this story are even better than usual, B.C.!

  • @coxmosia1
    @coxmosia1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    You mean Karma did favor him. 😊. It was obvious he married her for her trust fund.
    Thank you BC for a most interesting case.

  • @AJ12716
    @AJ12716 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Always good watching this channel 😊

  • @qrufus
    @qrufus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Why didn't Ms. Harris (the new witness) come forward sooner?Also, who did she testify for (defense or prosecution)? Her testimony shows the possibility of when Florence could've been given the poison. I just wished a proper autopsy was done from the beginning. As of right now, I'm unsure of Harold's innocence/guilt.

  • @charlessaddler4351
    @charlessaddler4351 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another great case BC!

  • @luciebrisson5881
    @luciebrisson5881 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I am incapable of making up my mind about this case. The doctors were of no help at all. Was he a killer or not? Did he transmit a disease to her and was truly trying to help her? His innocence or guilt will forever remain a mystery and it matters not much in the end, he did not live long enough to fully enjoy the fruit of his bad deed if he was guilty. Good case Brief Case. Thank you!!
    (Just to let you know, you give the date of Florence's father's date as January 7 - I think you meant June 7?)

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes very poor from me, sorry :(

    • @luciebrisson5881
      @luciebrisson5881 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@BriefCaseOfficialNot at all and definitely no need for you to be sorry.

    • @DneilB007
      @DneilB007 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      The one thing that makes me suspicious of the first verdict is that when someone was said to have died of a “brain fever” back in the day, that was usually describing death from syphilis. I don’t remember the exact name of the clinic where BC stated that he died at, but there were several hospitals/sanitariums that were really just places for rich people with syphilis to die in.

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I figured it out too, B.C. It was not a big deal 😊

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@DneilB007uh, NO. Brain fever was a common diagnosis for innocent young girls and children. Interesting though- it may have also hinted at syphillis deaths but not "usually" (Some of my favorite authors had teen daughters die of brain fever)

  • @StacyL.
    @StacyL. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I didn't get a chance to watch this case yesterday as usual, but caught up today. What a crazy turn of events! I find it fascinating that even though he was acquitted in the second trial, that he ended up dying a year later from disease, so I guess in the end, one can't cheat death...

  • @waynegoddard4065
    @waynegoddard4065 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Quality channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And no mistake.

  • @ritawing1064
    @ritawing1064 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Seems to have been easier to introduce new evidence in those days: the Innocence Project sometimes cannot reopen capital cases even with decisive evidence!

  • @Mattostar-z2d
    @Mattostar-z2d 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oops! I'm late watching this one. Brief Case, you do have some spectacular videos that do have tragic ends. 😥 Thank you for your continued excellent content. 💯💯

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you made it Matto, hope all is good with you

    • @Mattostar-z2d
      @Mattostar-z2d 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@BriefCaseOfficial Thank you, Brief Case. I'm feeling great, very rested and relaxed. I wanted to watch to this sooner, but I'm late.

  • @seandelap8587
    @seandelap8587 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    If any poison was found in her system then there's only one conclusion that you can come to for that

    • @mauricedavis2160
      @mauricedavis2160 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Exactly, it's that simple!!!🙏😢⚖️🤔❣️

    • @journeysalkebulan
      @journeysalkebulan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Poison may not have been discovered in her body at all people lie all the time.

    • @julireep278
      @julireep278 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That was my exact thought!🤷‍♀️ If it was found in her liver (or any other organ) that's proof enough.

    • @DneilB007
      @DneilB007 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No. You need to rule out environmental sources for the chemicals. I shudder to think of the number of people who were hanged for murdering their families when the source of the poison was their green wallpaper. Look up “Scheele’s Green” sometime.

  • @mathieuleader8601
    @mathieuleader8601 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    very expressive courtroom photographs this time around

  • @kathrynbillinghurst188
    @kathrynbillinghurst188 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    🇦🇺✌️💃🏻Great to HEAR you again!! 🤗💐💕

  • @sandramillett8267
    @sandramillett8267 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Monday and a favourite channel

  • @AlexWatson-ii7ol
    @AlexWatson-ii7ol 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you BC for this very interesting story

  • @jillwiegand4257
    @jillwiegand4257 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    When a healthy heiress passes, there seem to be always strong questions to follow 😢

  • @kimieharland8207
    @kimieharland8207 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I liked this one, although, its very sad all around. Usually, the guilty end up being hanged. I really thought the husdand was guilty. So I was very surprised when he was found to be innocent.

    • @vickisawyer7405
      @vickisawyer7405 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Remember OJ?

    • @robertmoffett3486
      @robertmoffett3486 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      There is no such thing as being found innocent in American courts. Guilty or not guilty are the only possible verdicts

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@robertmoffett3486Good point

  • @debbieandmarc
    @debbieandmarc 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Good morning from Virginia.

    • @ShirleeKnott
      @ShirleeKnott 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      and a good morning to you too from he Great White North

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good morning!

    • @anisacoley8707
      @anisacoley8707 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good morning from South Jersey USA

  • @erickag5215
    @erickag5215 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Another good story

  • @cindysmith6612
    @cindysmith6612 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you

  • @davidlancaster8152
    @davidlancaster8152 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    So do we know what really killed her? And what kind of STD did she have? A very strange case. I really enjoy the illustrations. Thanks for all your work and skills BC. Awesome

  • @Boo-dawg.
    @Boo-dawg. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I can't imagine going through withdrawal back then. They have medication to help with opiate withdrawal now, but back then, you were on your own. 😫

  • @buschovski1
    @buschovski1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ya know, its fun to say it along with you. When I know what youre going to say:
    " And the judge sentenced him/her to death." I guess its kinda morbid to do that, but its because you have such a great voice and its one of the trademarks of the channel. Along with the big boom thing. This is my favorite channel. Number 2 probably Well I Never, 3 That Chapter if I want some comedy in there, and This Is Monsters at 4. I hope you dont mind I did my own best of true crime list. Cheers man