On this day in 1896, one of Victorian Britain's most notorious killers met her fate at Newgate Prison.
When a bargeman pulled a suspicious package from the River Thames at Caversham on 30th March 1896, he made a discovery that would expose a horrifying trade hidden in plain sight. Wrapped in brown paper was the body of a baby girl, later identified as Doris Marmon. She had been strangled with tape. As more infant bodies were recovered from the river, police launched a nationwide hunt for a serial killer.
Their investigation would lead them to Amelia Dyer, a seemingly respectable nurse and baby farmer who is believed to have murdered hundreds of infants during the dark era of Victorian baby farming.
In this fascinating and chilling episode, I am joined by crime historian and Victorian detective expert Angela Buckley. Angela's research into the development of detective work and Victorian crime helps us unravel how investigators pieced together the evidence that finally brought Dyer to justice.
Together, we explore:
• The shocking world of Victorian baby farming.
• The murder of Doris Marmon and the discovery that exposed a killer.
• The nationwide police investigation and sensational trial.
• How Amelia Dyer became one of Britain's most prolific serial killers.
• The paranormal reports, ghost stories and strange lore that have grown around those connected to the case and the locations linked to these tragic events.
More than 130 years later, the crimes of Amelia Dyer continue to horrify historians and true crime enthusiasts alike. But beyond the headlines lies a story of social stigma, poverty, vulnerable mothers and the desperate need for child welfare reform.
Join us as we revisit one of the darkest chapters in Victorian criminal history and examine the chilling paranormal tales that still linger in its shadow.
Watch now and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Link to podcast episode: https://www.podpage.com/haunted-history-chronicles/dark-cradle-the-chilling-case-of-amelia-dyer-the-victorian-baby-farm-killer/
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