The Green Bike Mystery: The Unsolved Murder of Bella Wright

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The case of Bella Wright and the Green Bike Mystery centers on the 1919 murder of 21-year-old Bella Wright in Leicestershire, England. Bella was last seen riding her bicycle with a man on a distinctive green bike. Later that evening, her body was found with a single bullet wound to the head, her bike nearby. The mysterious cyclist vanished, sparking a nationwide hunt. Months later, the green bike was discovered, leading to Ronald Light, a World War I veteran. Despite circumstantial evidence, Light was acquitted at trial due to weak prosecution and his calm demeanor. The case remains unsolved, with speculation ranging from a chance encounter gone wrong to a deliberate murder.

[kmcg]

I love that you bring these lesser known stories to light - not the same ones that the true crime industry churns out - and allow these people who might otherwise be resigned to the footnotes of history to be remembered again, if only for a little while.

[bicivelo]

She mailed a letter to her fiancé right before she was murdered. Imagine receiving that letter afterwards? It’s so sad and tragic but hopefully she was able to tell him one more time in writing that she loved him 😢

[reallyseriously]

Mr Light said he didn't have any tools to fix Bella's bike. He also said he had mended and reinflated the tire on his own bike while he was waiting for her. Did he have tools or not?

[deniseleplatt]

This story is so sad. Poor Bella had so much going for her. Thank you Paul

[unknownbrokenlink]

Thanks Paul. Another good one. I'm glad to hear Bella finally got a headstone.

[rovaun]

Thankyou, friend, for telling the poor girls story, without judgement. Life is a fragile gift given to us, and fate, is not too far behind.

[farleyxwilbur]

It sounds like Light killed Bella. We can only wonder why, and we'll never know if his suffering from "shell shock" (PTSD) had something to do with it. However, his excuses as presented by his lawyer, tell me it's likely he was just a simple murderer.

[BriarX]

I'm new to your channel but I love your stories. You allow the victims to be shared with an elegant dignity. Thank you so much.

[merlapittman]

I've heard about this case before, and I believe Light murdered Bella and got away with it. It's too bad that the jury didn't hear about the unsavory aspects of Light's past. If they had, I think he would have been convicted

[ClarkMathurin]

Listening from saint Lucia on a cool evening hope everyone is doing well thank again Paul Brodie

[ValhallaBeckons]

I could listen to Paul tell stories about anything every evening. I love this channel so much. I love all y'all fellow fans as well.

[horrorfan]

Mr Brodie you need your own tv show you so so much compassion and respect for these cases keep being amazing 👍

[Chrissy-jv]

Well, I Never, I enjoy your channel from across the pond in America. Always fascinating to hear many cases that were previously unknown to me. Thanks for giving the deceased in these sad murder cases a voice. It's important. Glad too that Bella finally got her headstone. Thanks for the upload! ❤

[fulanichild]

I wonder what Light's assumed name was after his acquittal? I can't imagine that someone like that would have suddenly changed his ways and lived clean for the rest of his life.

[Darcyw]

I watch your videos every night to "fall asleep", but i end up so intrigued in the tales and crimes. You're such an amazing story teller sometimes I get loads in them ❤❤

[NanaBren]

Thanks Paul for bringing her story to life. ❤

[michelledesgroseilliers]

Yay! A new story with Paul! You are such an amazing storyteller!!!! ❤ from the USA

[barryjacobs]

Thank you Paul very sad story. The one that got away. You tell stories with such a lovely clear voice. 😊

[richardbarrow]

He was able to change his Puncture yet he hadn't got a Spanner to help Bella's loose front wheel 🤔 Thanks Paul, another Great Video 💚🇮🇪

[gigiwilson]

Another miscarriage of justice for Bella and the Wright family