The Denham Massacre
The Denham Massacre by Neil Watson, published by Mango Books on April 30, 2019, is a detailed exploration of a brutal crime that occurred in May 1870. This account focuses on the tragic events surrounding the murder of seven members of the Marshall family in Denham, Buckinghamshire, where they were found bludgeoned to death in their home. Watson, a retired Metropolitan police officer, presents a comprehensive study of this largely forgotten Victorian murder case, reconstructing the circumstances leading up to the crime and the subsequent police investigation.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the aftermath of the murders, including the arrest of the suspect, John Owen, and the trial that followed. The narrative delves into the shocking details of the crime scene and the historical context of mass murder in Britain. Drawing on years of original research and his professional background, Watson provides insights into the complexities of the investigation and the legal proceedings that culminated in Owen’s conviction and execution. This edition, comprising 318 pages, offers a significant contribution to the true crime genre, focusing on historical events and the intricacies of a notorious case.
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In May 1870, seven members of the Marshall family, including three small children, were found brutally murdered in their home in Denham, Buckinghamshire. They had all been bludgeoned to death with a sledgehammer, an axe and a poker. The crime scene looked like a battlefield or a slaughterhouse. In THE DENHAM MASSACRE, retired Metropolitan police officer Neil Watson provides the first full-length study of this sensational but largely forgotten Victorian murder case. He carefully reconstructs the events leading up to the crimes and their aftermath, and describes in detail the police investigation and the eventual arrest of the suspect John Owen, an armed and dangerous criminal with a long record of petty offending. Following a day-long trial, Owen was convicted of the capital crimes and executed at Aylesbury Gaol by the notorious hangman William Calcraft. The Denham Massacre stands as one of the most shocking and disturbing cases of mass murder in British criminal history. Based on years of original research into the case, and drawing on his experience as a serving police officer, Neil Watson takes us unforgettably to the very heart of a real-life Victorian murder mystery. It is a gripping, provocative read.
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