Derbyshire Murders
“Derbyshire Murders” by Michael Posner, published by Amberley Publishing in February 2012, offers a detailed exploration of notable murder cases in Derbyshire during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This edition, comprising 96 pages, delves into the shocking and often bewildering nature of these crimes, highlighting the savagery and cunning of the perpetrators. Through meticulous research of historical records and newspapers, the book uncovers a range of terrifying cases that reveal the darker aspects of Derbyshire’s history.
Readers will find accounts of various murders that, while not as numerous as those in other Midlands counties, left a lasting impact on the community. The narrative includes chilling stories, such as that of two brothers who chose suicide over execution and a man who concealed a child’s body while her friends played nearby. With a focus on true crime and regional history, “Derbyshire Murders” presents a compelling look at the events that shocked the local populace and illustrates the extremes to which individuals can go.
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Murders in Derbyshire during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were not, surprisingly, as numerous as those in other counties in the Midlands region. But many that were committed left people shocked and bewildered by the savagery and cunning of those who took the lives of others. Searching through records and newspapers reveals some terrifying cases including two brothers under sentence of death for murder, who committed suicide rather than face the hangman. Then there was the man who pushed a cart through a small village with the body of his little victim hidden under a pile of rubbish while her friends played nearby. This book has been carefully researched and should appeal to anyone interested in the shady side of Derbyshire’s history and reveals just how quickly people are prepared to kill.
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