The Murder Case That Inspired Charles Dickens | Murder Maps | Real Crime

In 1849, a man suddenly disappeared in Bermondsey. The discovery that he had been brutally murdered enraptured the press and the public. Even Charles Dickens was totally engrossed in the story of the sinister Marie Manning.

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[renejean]

The lack of hygiene seems obvious to us now, but the concept of germs was not widely known about in the mid-19th century. The Theory of Germ Disease was only developed in the 1850's by Louis Pasteur. You'd think the smell and taste of river water would be a bit of a red flag though.

[hauntedmushroomsasmr]

This was absolutely excellent. The inclusion of the artwork was a wonderful touch. The narrator was just splendid, really captured the essence of story-telling. I really hope you guys do more of historic murders/crimes.

[janweed]

Sometimes I find it hard to believe that my Nan lived in Shoreditch at the time Jack the Ripper was haunting the streets. She was only 7 but she had 6 older sisters it must have been a terrifying for her family.

[bjlucas]

I love how this guy tells a story. He pulls u in so magnificently, so vividly that u feel like ur walking the streets with the ppl. U feel like ur one of the cops trying to Crack a case. U feel like the killer, stalking his prey. Or the victim feeling stalked n afraid.

[Rubytuesday]

A great tale and I love this narrator. He really knows how to use his voice. Good job.

[justveee]

I absolutely love Murder Maps <3 Really happy to see it's making its way onto Real Crime since it seems like the episodes are disappearing from other streaming services :(

[Mawry]

Me: Wow it's messed up how these people were obsessed with crime and witnessing an execution!
Also me: watching Real Crime cases

[htosav]

Spectacular work by the actors/staff of this production! It certainly kept me watching while learning some recent British history! And thanks for posting this series, it's so great to have access to varieties of productions from around the world now! It was a LOT of (expensive) work, to do this, in the daze of of eight foot diameter microwave dishes, analog, and C format/VHS/Pro Beta!

[quatzxice]

Most horrifying is that the Thames being sewage and the source of drinking water.

[inusahamadu]

It's amazing how homicide detectives some centuries ago were that good they could solve a murder case within a week, they even used dental works to identity the body, that was forensics at its infancy.

[ChillVanille]

Now I loved this! If this was a series I would love to see the other episodes. That narrator is a winner!

[PhilORourke]

absolutely rivetting and professional. Looking forward to more episodes. Narration perfect.

[tysonrosales]

Im glad i found this channel, I need some new documentaries to watch. This place has hours upon hours worth.

[tiffanyeyoung]

She was so foolish. She was happy until she believed the nonsense of one man. All she had to do was ask her employer about possible suitors who are rich, and give his name. She could tell her if that's true.
As fortunate as she was, she should've waited for better prospects.
Even worse, she killed the very man who could get her out of her miserable situation

[melaber]

Murder Maps is one of my all time favorite true crime series!

[susanjane]

It amazes me how people of all cultures don't see the mistake of putting sewage into their source of drinking water! Craziness

[wyominghome]

Surprising how quickly the murderers were located and arrested. They didn't have photography back then, yet they were identified by others based on their written published descriptions. You would think that they could have faded into the crowds and disappeared.

[chrisstephens]

This is a fantastic production thank you for everything.

[ruthd]

The best coverage of the Bermondsey Horror that I've seen so far. Poor Patrick O'Connor .

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I LOVE ❤️ this programme!!! As Dicken's Oliver Twist would say, "More please "