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 https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/inflation/inflation-calculator https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt ..read more

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 June 1942 Bradford Observer - Wednesday 17 June 1942 Liverpool Evening Express - Thursday 18 June 1942 Liv ..read more

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 Lee http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/april/21/newsid_2525000/2525427.stm#:~:text=The%20strike%20has%20kept%20newspapers,which%20is%20printed%20in%20Manchester. https ..read more

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 https://www.hampshirelive.news/news/history/woman-hanged-ruth-ellis-hampshire-4192091 https://abortionrights.org.uk/history-of-abortion-law-in-the-uk/ https://care.org.uk/cause ..read more

In this episode I explore the case of a Buck Ruxton who tried to run from his past, changing his identity, and presenting the image of a respectable doctor, yet behind the façade was a man consumed by jealousy, whose paranoid mind would drive him to murder. 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 please be aware this episode contain ..read more

Before the fire, Mick Philpott had already been in the limelight, he was perfect media fodder, with his unconventional lifestyle, and shameless attitude. But he was also a violent, narcissist who abused his partners, and was convicted of attempted murder. Podcast of the week Kudzu Killers sources https://closeronline.co.uk/real-life/news/ex-evil-philpott-teen-son-s-ashamed-s-worried-people-will-think-s-like-dad/ https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/mick-philpotts-teenage-sex-slave-1801970 https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/derby-house-fire-trial-mick-1709936 https://www.channel4.com/new ..read more

Part one of two covering the fire that claimed the lives of six children and the stories of those who fought bravely to save them. Sadly the death of Duwayne, Jade, John, Jack, Jesse and Jayden, are often forgotten, or tainted by the deeds of their killers this episode seeks to shine a light on their short lives. episode 2 will be about the events leading up to the fire, and the perpetrators ..read more

In August 1988, a man was arrested for stealing a microwave and a mantel clock, what police didn't know was that this man wanted to be like his idol Jack the Ripper, and had secrets to hide. please support the shows, by leaving a 5 star review wherever you listen join the Facebook discussion group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mupnorth follow the show on twitter @murderupnorth and sign up to ad free early released episodes, and exclusive content by joining Patreon/itsmurderupnorth Podcast of the week is Evidence of a crime. sources for this episode. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/cr ..read more

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 https://www.hampshirelive.news/news/history/woman-hanged-ruth-ellis-hampshire-4192091 https://abortionrights.org.uk/history-of-abortion-law-in-the-uk/ https://care.org.uk/cause ..read more

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 https://www.murdermiletours.com/blog/murder-mile-true-crime-podcast-55-the-other-side-of-10-rillington-place-part-eight-rita-elizabeth-nels ..read more