London: The Camden Town Murder Begins

In the heart of London, Bertram Shaw unlocked his apartment door only to face a horror beyond imagination. The Camden Town Murder of Emily Dimmock, with her throat savagely slit, would grip the city. Season 17 of Foul Play delves into this chilling 1907 crime, unraveling the quiet life of Bertram Shaw where love and daily routine masked a more sinister backdrop. Emily, once vibrant and hopeful, found herself entwined in a series of covert affairs—her untimely demise signaling the end of innocence and spawning debates on morality and justice in Edwardian England. As authorities scrambled to piece together the mystery, the measures of recognizing truth and deception were tested. Camden Town, a lively district in Edwardian times, was rife with an undercurrent of class divide and social evolution. In this episode, listeners will traverse through tangled love affairs, clandestine meetings, and the relentless pursuit of a killer as we reconstruct the circumstances that haunted Emily Dimmock's final days. Eternally remembered as more than a victim, Emily’s story is a grim reflection of society's darker alcoves, and this discussion offers insight into the complexities surrounding her murder. Join us as we peel back the layers of intrigue to explore this infamous case that left a lasting mark on London's history. --- 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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