The Pimlico Mystery - Did Adelaide Bartlett Get Away with Murder?

The Pimlico Mystery was a poisoning case that gripped Victorian England, but was it murder?

In today's episode we explore the events leading up to the death of Edwin Bartlett and ask if his wife Adelaide, got away with murder...

[c.argelfraster]

Seeing our typically grave and stoic Paul in a cheeky paper crown and nibbling on some mince pies was an absolute delight! 😄 Cheers!

[drafter]

You in the commercial was filled with so much AWESOMENESS!!

[mfsuperstar]

I love how Paul said "Relations" 😂

[cecidrums]

Love your crown during the sponsor segment. Quite fetching!!! 🙂

[gregevans]

Thanks, Paul. The best storyteller on YouTube.

[RatKindler]

Having used chloroform in university, I seem to remember that it has a distinct and pungent odour. I'd be surprised if he could drink it, even diluted, without realizing it.

[katharinemason]

Another great mystery! I will say that Victorian era medicine bottles were notoriously difficult to tell apart and medical 'prescriptions' where a bit dodgy on how much you should take, so this could be as much a accidental death as a murder.

[chickenlover]

What an incredibly honest and reasonable jury!

[donnariahi]

If the landlord could smell the ether in the glass he must have smelled it also. Have a wonderful New Year Paul, I look forward to new stories in 2024.

[scofab]

Thank you for another year of tales that have made me say, "well... I never..." over and over again.
Warmest regards and Happy New Year.

[Feline_Frenzy]

A true mystery, Paul. I lean toward her being innocent. Her husband had some pretty strange quirks. It reminded me of the Lizzie Borden case. I still can't decide on that one.

[dianamdevlin]

You are the BEST story teller! I love all the cases profiled, but I promise I would not enjoy them as much if it wasn’t you Mr. Brodie! Happy New Year, Mahalo once again for this channel… aloha for now 🌸

[whyamilikethis]

"...relations. 👀👀👀" had me in a crease! 😂

[mountainjune]

LOL, I hit the like button before you were even done with the add for that game, I love your sense of humor. Love your videos too! Great storyteller.

[jackysteed]

I may have a story you may like to cover from the town I live in. A Northeast town named Ferryhill. The Brass farm murders which happened in 1683 and was such an horrendous crime that newspapers all over the country published the story and shocked Royalty and commoner alike. I enjoy your channel so much and love the way you bring the stories to life. Thankyou for your wonderful channel. Jacke Steed.

[r.e.tucker]

Wasn't she a lovely creature!
Fascinating video. Well done.

[andrewcarter]

Another fascinating story and well narrated.
Those pictures make her look surprisingly modern. She could be from the 1980s, not 1880s.

[paulinevanhallem]

Not sure how you showed up on my feed and i can not stop listening. Thank you . And yes I subscribe and like

[Delicate_Disaster]

The way he gestured and paused before baby Daddy's name 😂

[andreaslermen]

Another great case presented in a perfect style. Nice to see, that your channel has grown so much over time, well deserved.