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London: Midnight Escape in the Victorian Era
Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, Series 1

Historical true crime. Seasonal investigations.Hosted by Shane Waters and Wendy Cee43 min episode

London: Midnight Escape in the Victorian Era

January 6, 201442mEpisode 5

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In the heart of Victorian London, a daring escape under the midnight sky unveils... Jane Doe #7's dramatic flight was a living nightmare reflecting the brutal reality of the era's 'throwaways.' Tune in to examine the chilling story of her midnight escape and what it reveals about society's forgotten souls. Season 1 examines into the lives marginalized by Victorian London's dark underbelly, examining how they managed to survive, and sometimes escape. Jane Doe #7, like many during this era, was swept into the city's criminal fringes. Before that harrowing night, she was a hopeful young woman seeking better fortunes, caught in a city that made promises it couldn't keep. Her story matters as it highlights the era's social failures, making visible those who were unseen and unnamed. The investigation reveals how desperation fueled her escape, challenging societal norms and law enforcement's scrutiny. Dive into the era's societal structure marked by disparity, where escape often meant choosing the lesser of two evils. listeners will experience the tension of flight, the resilience against oppression, and the cruel choices faced by the desperate. We uncover narratives that demand remembrance from a time too often sanitized. --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypod

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Shane Waters, Founder & Host

Wendy Cee, Co-Host

Produced by Myths & Malice

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