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234: The Hammersmith Ghost Murder | England

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In January 1804, the quiet village of Hammersmith descended into fear over reports of a ghost haunting the streets—believed to be the restless spirit of a suicide victim. This wave of panic took a tragic turn when excise officer Francis Smith, convinced he had encountered the ghost, fatally shot Thomas Millwood, an innocent man. The shocking incident sparked one of the earliest legal debates over mistaken belief as a defense for murder. This episode unpacks the chilling tale, the grip of superstition on the community, and the case’s enduring influence on British criminal law – reaching a pivotal reinterpretation nearly 180 years later.
Special Thanks: Branden Morgan (The Devil Within)
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Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe
Script courtesy of Branden Morgan – The Devil Within
Narrated by Noel Vinson
Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler
Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios

This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archive materials.

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In January 1804, the quiet village of Hammersmith descended into fear over reports of a ghost haunting the streets—believed to be the restless spirit of a suicide victim. This wave of panic took a tragic turn when excise officer Francis Smith, convinced he had encountered the ghost, fatally shot Thomas Millwood, an innocent man. The shocking incident sparked one of the earliest legal debates over mistaken belief as a defense for murder. This episode unpacks the chilling tale, the grip of superstition on the community, and the case’s enduring influence on British criminal law – reaching a pivotal reinterpretation nearly 180 years later.
Special Thanks: Branden Morgan (The Devil Within)
Follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X & TikTok
For more information, visit Evidence Locker Website
Want to support our podcast? Visit our page at Patreon
25% of Evidence Locker Patreon proceeds are donated to support the Doe Network – solving international cold cases. To learn more about it visit their website at: https://www.doenetwork.org/

Resources
Podcast
The Devil Within
YouTube
The Haunting Murder Case of the Hammersmith Ghost
Web
Wikipedia

Created & Produced by Sonya Lowe
Script courtesy of Branden Morgan – The Devil Within
Narrated by Noel Vinson
Music: “Nordic Medieval” by Marcus Bressler
Background track: Doblado Studios: https://www.youtube.com/c/DobladoStudios

This True Crime Podcast was researched using open-source or archive materials.

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