Derbyshire Murders
Derbyshire Murders by Martin Baggoley, published by History Press Limited in 2008, presents a detailed exploration of fifteen remarkable and shocking criminal cases from Derbyshire. This 160-page book utilizes original sources, including police interviews, trial transcripts, and contemporary newspaper reports, to reconstruct each story, offering readers a comprehensive look at crimes that captured both local and national attention.
In this illustrated collection, readers will encounter a variety of cases, such as a murder and robbery from 1842 and the 1879 murder of a police constable, which involved a jury’s unusual decision-making process. The book delves into incidents from various locations within Derbyshire, including Belper, Chesterfield, and Glossop, providing a unique re-examination of the county’s darker history. With its focus on true crime and criminology, Derbyshire Murders is designed for those interested in the historical and social aspects of crime in the region.
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Derbyshire Murders brings together fifteen of the county’s most extraordinary and shocking cases. The crimes covered made not just local but in some cases national headlines. For this fascinating, illustrated collection, Martin Baggoley has returned to original sources – including police interviews, trial transcripts and contemporary newspaper reports – to rebuild each story from scratch. Cases include a murder and robbery committed in 1842 in Stanley, and the murder of a police constable in Derby in 1879. Although the killer was sentenced to death, he was reprieved after it was revealed how the jury had reached their decision: they drew lots and tossed a coin. Also included are cases from Belper, Chesterfield, Bonsall, Glossop and Ilkeston. This unique re-examination of the darker side of Derbyshire’s past is sure to appeal to all those interested in the shady side of the county’s history.
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