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Hidden Wealth, Brutal Death: The Murder That Rocked Blaw Wearie

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Hidden Wealth, Brutal Death: The Murder That Rocked Blaw Wearie
News of the Times Episode 53 | 1840
When greed turns deadly in the Scottish hills
In today’s episode, we travel back to 1844, to the windswept isolation of Blaw Wearie, near West Calder, Scotland.
A remote and quiet community is shaken to its core by the brutal murder of 60-year-old John Geddes — a solitary man, whispered to be sitting on hidden wealth.
When neighbours grow concerned after days without sight of him, they force open his door... and uncover a scene of unthinkable violence. Geddes is found with his eye crushed into his fractured skull, ribs shattered, nose and finger severed. It is a scene of sheer horror.
What happened in that lonely house? And who could carry out such a savage killing?
Then, in our end-of-episode "Further Particulars" feature: the year is 1801. A mysterious teak box washes ashore. Inside — wrapped in tea leaves — lies a corpse.
Hosted by Robin Coles.
#NewsofTheTimes #truecrimedocumentary #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #victorian #history
Patreon: patreon.com/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime
YouTube Chronicle of the Times: @chronicleofthetimes2024
EPISODE
If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
1844: Murder of Sarah McFarlane | EP367
https://youtu.be/5UlAJcSm9g0
1842 - 1929: Scotland Yard Case Files Crime Compilation | EP370
https://youtu.be/aNi9afML4WQ
1766 - 1848: Shocking Dark Crime Tales of Britain | EP373
https://youtu.be/WIvzA4DAwUA
1849: The Curious Case of the Harvard Murder | EP378
https://youtu.be/n23PlQFqhlw
1844: The Case of The Colwick Murders And The Subsequent Tragedies | EP389
https://youtu.be/GgyyTQFkL6A
1836 & 1843: The Trouble with Harriet | EP398
https://youtu.be/BrZh10eMQ0s
1844: The Demon Drummer of Cartechy Castle | EP401
https://youtu.be/9PYsoYkqLhA
***
Who are News of the Times?
We are an independent group of historians, researchers , and actor with a passion for historical crime!
Unlocking the Vaults of Historical Crime, your gateway to a captivating journey through the darke

Hear about our ad-free archive on Patreon – 650+ episodes and counting! 🎩 https://www.patreon.com/c/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime

Fancy a chuckle between corpses? Discover our first lovingly illustrated volume of wildly unreliable memoirs.

Grab it here: https://ko-fi.com/s/b406f6f11e

Support us on Patreon for ad-free early access and exclusive bonus episodes.

https://www.patreon.com/c/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime

Support the show

Thanks for listening! You can also connect with us on
Our YouTube Channel: | https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes
Our Facebook Page: | https://www.facebook.com/News-of-the-Times-101108282697405
Have a question or comment? Get in touch with us at [email protected]
If you would like to donate, we love coffee! Warmly appreciated :-) | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd

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Chapters

1. Hidden Wealth, Brutal Death: The Murder That Rocked Blaw Wearie (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Persons of Interest (00:20:06)

3. (Cont.) Hidden Wealth, Brutal Death: The Murder That Rocked Blaw Wearie (00:20:39)

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Hidden Wealth, Brutal Death: The Murder That Rocked Blaw Wearie
News of the Times Episode 53 | 1840
When greed turns deadly in the Scottish hills
In today’s episode, we travel back to 1844, to the windswept isolation of Blaw Wearie, near West Calder, Scotland.
A remote and quiet community is shaken to its core by the brutal murder of 60-year-old John Geddes — a solitary man, whispered to be sitting on hidden wealth.
When neighbours grow concerned after days without sight of him, they force open his door... and uncover a scene of unthinkable violence. Geddes is found with his eye crushed into his fractured skull, ribs shattered, nose and finger severed. It is a scene of sheer horror.
What happened in that lonely house? And who could carry out such a savage killing?
Then, in our end-of-episode "Further Particulars" feature: the year is 1801. A mysterious teak box washes ashore. Inside — wrapped in tea leaves — lies a corpse.
Hosted by Robin Coles.
#NewsofTheTimes #truecrimedocumentary #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #victorian #history
Patreon: patreon.com/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime
YouTube Chronicle of the Times: @chronicleofthetimes2024
EPISODE
If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
1844: Murder of Sarah McFarlane | EP367
https://youtu.be/5UlAJcSm9g0
1842 - 1929: Scotland Yard Case Files Crime Compilation | EP370
https://youtu.be/aNi9afML4WQ
1766 - 1848: Shocking Dark Crime Tales of Britain | EP373
https://youtu.be/WIvzA4DAwUA
1849: The Curious Case of the Harvard Murder | EP378
https://youtu.be/n23PlQFqhlw
1844: The Case of The Colwick Murders And The Subsequent Tragedies | EP389
https://youtu.be/GgyyTQFkL6A
1836 & 1843: The Trouble with Harriet | EP398
https://youtu.be/BrZh10eMQ0s
1844: The Demon Drummer of Cartechy Castle | EP401
https://youtu.be/9PYsoYkqLhA
***
Who are News of the Times?
We are an independent group of historians, researchers , and actor with a passion for historical crime!
Unlocking the Vaults of Historical Crime, your gateway to a captivating journey through the darke

Hear about our ad-free archive on Patreon – 650+ episodes and counting! 🎩 https://www.patreon.com/c/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime

Fancy a chuckle between corpses? Discover our first lovingly illustrated volume of wildly unreliable memoirs.

Grab it here: https://ko-fi.com/s/b406f6f11e

Support us on Patreon for ad-free early access and exclusive bonus episodes.

https://www.patreon.com/c/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime

Support the show

Thanks for listening! You can also connect with us on
Our YouTube Channel: | https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes
Our Facebook Page: | https://www.facebook.com/News-of-the-Times-101108282697405
Have a question or comment? Get in touch with us at [email protected]
If you would like to donate, we love coffee! Warmly appreciated :-) | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Hidden Wealth, Brutal Death: The Murder That Rocked Blaw Wearie (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Persons of Interest (00:20:06)

3. (Cont.) Hidden Wealth, Brutal Death: The Murder That Rocked Blaw Wearie (00:20:39)

676 episodes

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