Gloucestershire Murders
Gloucestershire Murders by Linda Stratmann, published by Sutton in 2005, presents a detailed exploration of some of the most notorious murders in Gloucestershire’s history. This first edition, comprising 154 pages, delves into both well-known and lesser-known crimes that have captivated the region and beyond. The book recounts dramatic cases, including the Cheltenham torso murder and the story of William Harrision, the Campden Wonder, alongside various incidents of poaching and poisoning.
Readers will find a collection of compelling narratives that highlight the darker aspects of Gloucestershire’s past. Stratmann utilizes contemporary illustrations and firsthand accounts to vividly recreate the events surrounding these extraordinary crimes. The book offers insights into the social and political contexts of the time, making it a significant contribution to the fields of criminology and social sciences. Through its engaging storytelling, Gloucestershire Murders invites readers to reflect on the complexities of crime and justice in the county’s history.
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Contained within the pages of this book are the stories behind some of the most notorious murders in Gloucestershire’s history. The cases covered here record the county’s most fascinating but least known crimes, as well as famous murders that gripped not just Gloucestershire but the whole nation. From the Cheltenham torso murder to William Harrision, the Campden Wonder (who walked back into Chipping Campden two years after three men were executed for killing him); from poaching near Stroud to poisoning in the Forest of Dean, this is a collection of the county’s most dramatic and interesting criminal cases. the truth about these extraordinary crimes. Using contemporary illustrations and tracing the stories through the words of those who were actually there on the ground, she re-creates the drama of case and courtroom. Gloucestershire Murders is a unique re-examination of the darker side of the county’s past.
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