Join me for the final episode in the Albert Pierrepoint series. In this instalment I will look at the what lead to the abolition of capital punishment, and visit some key cases, from the hanging of Edith Thompson to the final executions of Peter Allen and Gwynne Evans. Follow the show on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/murderupnorth and YouTube @itsmurderupnorth4448 Resources Pierrepoint: Executioner an autobiography...

During the 1940's and 1950s there were a series of cases that involved children in the vicinity of Wigan, some of which remain unsolved to this day. While another perpetrated by Norman Green would be the case that became Albert Pierrepoint's final execution. Join me as I explore the solved and unsolved cases, and what led to the most recognisable executioner in British history hanging up his noose. Resources Pierrepoint: Executioner an autobiography Manchester Evening News - Wednesday 17...

Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in England, but her story was not a simple one, with it being likely that experiences she had throughout her life may have contributed towards her actions on Easter Sunday 1955. Join me for this the third part of the Ruth Ellis story. Resources Daughters of Cain by Renee Huggett and Paul Berry Executioner: Pierrepoint an autobiography A Fine Day for a Hanging by Carol Ann...

Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in England, but her story was not a simple one, with it being likely that experiences she had throughout her life may have contributed towards her actions on Easter Sunday 1955. Join me for this the second part of the Ruth Ellis story. Resources Daughters of Cain by Renee Huggett and Paul Berry Executioner: Pierrepoint an autobiography A Fine Day for a Hanging by Carol Ann Lee...

Ruth Ellis was the last woman to be hanged in England, but her story was not a simple one, with it being likely that experiences she had throughout her life may have contributed towards her actions on Easter Sunday 1955. Join me for this the first part of the Ruth Ellis story. Resources Daughters of Cain by Renee Huggett and Paul Berry Executioner: Pierrepoint an autobiography A Fine Day for a Hanging by Carol Ann Lee...

Styllou Christofi was the penultimate woman to hang in England, although she received little media interest, despite the fact that her crime was arguable more brutal, and sensational than that committed by Ruth Ellis the final woman to go to the noose, six months later. Join me as I delve into the case of Styllou Christofi, a true mother in law from hell. Resources Executioner: Pierrepoint an autobiography Daughters of Cain by Renee Huggett and Paul Berry Dundee Courier - Wednesday 15...

17 years after Albert Pierrepoint assisted his Uncle Tom in the execution of Dorothea Waddingham he would act as the main executioner for Louisa May Merrifield another woman whose chosen weapon was poison. Resources Daughters of Cain by Renee Huggett and Paul Berry, published by Pan books ltd. Executioner: Pierrepoint an autobiography Bradford Observer - Tuesday 21 July 1953 Lancashire Evening Post - Wednesday 22 July 1953 Nottingham Journal - Tuesday 04 August 1953 Shields Daily News-...

In today’s episode I delve into the part Albert Pierrepoint played after the war crime tribunals which occured at the close of the Second World War, and the 1948 execution of a transgender man, whose identity and sexuality may have contributed to them not having their sentence commuted to life in prison. Resources Daughters of Cain by Renee Huggett and Paul Berry, published by Pan books ltd. Executioner: Pierrepoint an autobiography Torbay Express and South Devon Echo - Monday 30 August 1948...

In today’s episode I cover the case of the woman, whose execution would be the first female hanging Albert would witness while working as an assistant for his uncle, and lead executioner, Thomas Pierrepoint. Resources Portsmouth Evening News - Thursday 30 January 1936 Daily Mirror - Saturday 18 January 1936 Daily Herald - Thursday 30 January 1936 Coventry Evening Telegraph - Friday 07 February 1936...

Join me in this episode as I delve into the capture, confessions and conviction of John Christie. resource https://www.studysmarter.co.uk/explanations/history/european-history/austrian-hungarian-empire/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Republikanischer_Schutzbund https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-isle-of-man-36906504 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6817312/ http://www.tourmycountry.com/austria/bad-voslau.htm...

After the death of his wife, Ethel, John Chrsite claimed that “after she had gone, the way was clear for me to fulfil my destiny.” in the proceeding weeks Christie would go on to commit three murders, but before they were his victims they were Rita Nelson, Kathleen Maloney and Hectorina Mclennan each had her own story which I explore in this episode. Resources https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/how-killers-trail-of-death-led-to-ulster/28076551.html...

At the conclusion of Timothy Evans' trial, his mother confronted John Christie, branding him a murderer to which his wife Ethel responded “Don’t you dare call my husband a murderer, he’s a good man.” I wonder how much Ethel truly believed these words as she spoke them, whether deep down she had a gnawing suspicion that something was wrong, that just yards from her bedroom window lay the bodies of two women, and that within 3 years of Evans’ trial she too would die at her husbands hand. Join...

in the second part of this 5 part miniseries, covering the crimes of John Christie I cover the stories of Ruth Fuerst and Muriel Eddy who died at the hands of the infamous serial killer. episode resources https://www.londonpicturearchive.org.uk/view-item?i=209962&WINID=1688988551430 https://chrissyhamlin.blogspot.com/2017/09/george-lansbury-and-history-of-hutton.html https://www.eastlondonhistory.co.uk/visit-canning-town-east-london/...

Join me for this first part of a 5 part miniseries, in which I cover the life and crimes of John Reginald Halliday Christie who would ultimately met his end at the hands of Albert Pierrepoint. In this episode I look into the early life and crimes of Christie. Resources John Christie of Rillington Place: Biography of a serial killer by Johnathan Oates Frenzy by Neil Root The Murders myths and reality of 10 Rillington place. byJohn L...

At the time of his execution few had sympathy for Timothy Evans’ plight, after all he had been charged with the murders of his pregnant wife and 13 month old daughter. Add to this reports that he had been verbally and physically abusive to his wife throughout their marriage, on the surface he appeared to be the type of person the death penalty had been designed for, in that it removed a violent and dangerous individual who posed a threat to the public. However three years after his execution,...

During what Albert Pierrepoint would refer to as the “stormiest period of my life.” a number of key trials, and an inquiry into the validity of the death penalty would impact the increaing support for its abolition. In this episode I will explore a case that bacame known as one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in English law. When 19 year old Derek Bentley was hanged for the murder of PC Sidney Miles, despite the fact that Derek had not fired the fatal shot. resources Executioner:...

John George Haigh would claim the lives of 6 individuals, with his disposal method earning him the monika of "The Acid Bath Killer" his belief he had committed the perfect murders would however lead him to his death at the hands of Albert Pierrepoint. John George Haigh references https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/the-acid-bath-murders/ http://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/Haigh.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-george-haigh...

As the 2nd World War came to an end, Albert Pierrepoint was settling down to married life, while running a pub in Lancashire. But he was still carrying out his duties as an executioner, and in this episode I delve into what led up Neville Heath's date with the hangman's noose. Neville heath references https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93005343/margery-aimee_brownell-gardner https://blackpoolcrime.wordpress.com/tag/margery-gardner/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zgmf2nb/revision/2...

Joan was a troubled 19 year old whose young life had been tainted by grief. Living a nomadic life, she believed she had found love, only for her life to be taken from her, and in the papers of the time, she even lost her name, instead becoming known as "The Wigwam Girl" Episode resources https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/sangret-august.htm https://www.haslemereherald.com/news/75-years-on-after-wigwam-murder-185746 https://history-room.co.uk/2021/03/09/august-sangret/...

As the Second World War began, Blackouts were enforced, with the aim of offering protection from the German bombs, but the darkness was also the perfect cover for those with ill intentions, including Gordon Cummins who would gain the moniker, The Blackout Ripper. Gordon Cummins resources A special thanks goes to Mike, the host of Murder Mile, whose episodes and Youtube videos aided in researching this...

Albert Pierrepoint’s life and career spanned some of the most pivotal moments in history, with him carrying out the executions of some of the 20th century’s most notorious criminals. Join me for this series of episodes during which I shall chronicle Albert’s life as one of Britain’s last executioners and the changing attitudes to capital punishment with each episode focusing on one case in which Albert was called upon to deliver the final sentence. In this first episode I shall delve into...

At the age of 8 Gary Allen was already showing violent and disturbing behaviour, which continued into adulthood, with his developing a deep rooted hatred for women, particularly sex workers. In 2000 he would be charged and acquitted of murder, but would a change in the law, and amendments to the information jurors can be provided lead to him being brought to justice.? Crime watch appeal regarding the murder of Samantha Class (starts at 23 minutes 49 seconds)...

For 12 days the people of Accrington came together to search for missing Lindsay Birbeck. When her body was found no one could expect the twist the case would take. @murderupnorth...

18 year old Ellen Higginbottom had dreams of becoming a vet, and plans of marrying her boyfriend of two years, but all these hopes would be torn away on a bright summers afternoon. Support the show on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/Itsmurderupnorth follow the podcast on Twitter @murderupnorth join the discussion group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth and leave a review on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/its-murder-up-north/id1493727239 resources...