1612: The Pendle Witch Trials Begin: Eleven Accused in One of England’s Most Documented Witchcraft Cases

In August 1612, eleven people stood trial at Lancaster Castle accused of witchcraft in one of the most thoroughly documented witch trials in English history. Read more →

1786: Britain Decides to Dump Its Criminal Class on the Far Side of the World

In 1786, Britain faced a crisis of its own making. Read more →

1857: Alexander Cullen Hanged at Campbell Street Gaol for the Murder of Betsy Ross

Betsy was known to frequent the Red Lion Tavern in Liverpool Street and was living with Cullen in a house behind the tavern. Read more →

1984: The Fine Cotton Ring-In That Shook Australian Racing

On 18 August 1984, a carefully orchestrated betting scam unfolded at Eagle Farm Racecourse in Brisbane. Read more →

1987: Donald Harvey Sentenced to Triple Life Terms for Poisoning 24 Patients

Donald Harvey, an Ohio hospital orderly who described himself as an ‘angel of death’, was sentenced to triple life terms after pleading guilty to poisoning 24 patients. Read more →

2005: BTK Killer Dennis Rader Sentenced to 175 Years for Ten Murders

Dennis Rader, a church council president and compliance officer from Wichita, Kansas, was sentenced to ten consecutive life terms totalling 175 years in prison for a killing spree that began in 1974 and claimed ten lives over three decades. Read more →

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