The Story of a Family Hanged for Murder but was the Victim Really Dead?

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The 'Campden Wonder' was a bizarre event that took place in 17th century England. A tale of a missing man presumed dead a servant blamed for his murder who in turn blames two members of his own family.

With 3 people hanged for the crime and justice apparently done, a wicked twist in the story changes everything and leaves us with more question than answers.

00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Sponsor Segment
02:42 - The disappearance of William Harrison
05:05 - John Perry becomes a suspect
07:05 - Perry changes his story
08:58 - The Dead Rise with more questions than answers

[WellINever]

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[Dingomush]

I really like your style of storytelling and especially the type of stories that you choose. Everything is elegantly written and illustrated where, it can be. Your hosting is superb and the work you put into the program shows. You should be proud of such a marvelous channel. Good show, my man, and thank you for such good results!

[deniseleplatt]

I certainly hope that village felt quilty for the rest of their lives. Thank you Paul for another wonderful and knowledgeable video

[klackon]

Ha! I know both Chipping Campden and Charingworth very well, living only a few miles away, but unaware of this piece of history. Ebrington is actually pronounced "Yerberton", by the locals. Thank you for another interesting video.

[bher]

Best of the Season's greetings Paul; no one tells a story like you. Thank you kindly; from Canada.❣

[darlenejohnson]

I love listening to your story telling. I had an English teacher in highschool. She would read the classics with the same enthusiasm! It makes my day. I have it in at work.

[AnnacolleenEtters]

"Well, I never!" was something my grandmother used to say, quite frequently, along with "great day in the morning!", when she was really taken aback. Then, there was "bless his heart", which had a different meaning, than the turn of phrase, today. When used by her, it was quite literal. I think, or at least hope, she would like the fact that her great-granddaughter is called "Betsy", since she used "heavens to Betsy" as an exclamation of surprise, at least several times daily.
I very much appreciate the amount of effort that goes into your productions, and wish you a Merry Christmas, and look forward to more of your content, during the upcoming New Year.

[kimberlypatton]

You really left us all”hanging” with this one, Paul!

[regencywoman]

Love that you had such a fun sponsor for this video. And I always enjoy your videos. I don't comment often (I think this is my first comment actually), but your channel is my favorite resource for historic true crime. Thanks for everything you do! ♥

[isabeldickstein]

I just ordered Historic mail for myself so fast! I love your channel!

[christinedelman]

WOW what an amazing story! You always come up with fantastic ones that really keep me interested!

[pythonau]

Sounds like the servant might have been coerced into confessing and tried to save himself by incriminating his family.

[jbos]

I have to say you've got the most unique sponsor I've ever seen or heard of. I'm old enough to remember letters and I've written and received quite a few. I wish I had managed to save some of them but it was not to be. Still what an interesting sponsor for an interesting channel!

[katep]

Fascinating, as always. Thank you. Btw, where did you film this ep? Looks like Gloucestershire maybe?

[gigiwilson]

What a fantastic enthralling episode thanks again Paul

[grmpEqweer]

It does seem odd that someone that old got press-ganged.
That is how ships got crews at times-men were abducted off the street, and often were forced to crew a merchant ship for a few years before they could get free.

[audiooddities]

Paul waking through the trees makes him look like he's about to drop the hottest rap album of 1735..

[FiGee]

Compliments of the Season Paul. Another great one. That village should have felt VERY guilty, but I doubt very much they did.
Age old question about the pros and cons of the death penalty right there!

[agerven]

What a wonderful, yet also horrifying story. And a mystery remains as well.
Thank you so much for your investigations on this and the beautiful storytelling in a very well-preserved section of old Brittain.

[mariamerrill]

I absolutely love this channel the tales it tells is fascinating. Can’t wait for the next one