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Murder in the Woods: The Forgotten Case of the Wigwam Girl

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Murder in the Woods: The Forgotten Case of the Wigwam Girl
News of the Times | Episode 513 | 1942
[In one of wartime Britain’s most haunting and tragically overlooked murder cases, 19-year-old Joan Pearl Wolfe—forever remembered as the "Wigwam Girl"—is found hastily buried on Hankley Common.
Who was this quiet, vulnerable girl? And why was a Canadian soldier—August Sangret—accused of her brutal killing?
With love letters, forensic breakthroughs, and courtroom drama that gripped the nation, this is a tale of young love turned deadly.
Betrayal, mystery, and murder beneath the heather.
Settle in for a powerful story of justice and sorrow, told straight from the original 1940s news reports—untouched, unfiltered, and heartbreakingly real.
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1919: The Mysterious Murder of Nellie Rault | EP465
https://youtu.be/kOX5mRlG_as
1919: The Case of the Marie Empress Mystery | EP467
https://youtu.be/Dv4Gfcsjwjw
1920: A Case of Family Obsession and Murder | EP476
https://youtu.be/EIPHlzVerd4
1902: The Case of the Clonbrok Murder | EP477
https://youtu.be/M908ewkwXy4
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Murder in the Woods: The Forgotten Case of the Wigwam Girl
News of the Times | Episode 513 | 1942
[In one of wartime Britain’s most haunting and tragically overlooked murder cases, 19-year-old Joan Pearl Wolfe—forever remembered as the "Wigwam Girl"—is found hastily buried on Hankley Common.
Who was this quiet, vulnerable girl? And why was a Canadian soldier—August Sangret—accused of her brutal killing?
With love letters, forensic breakthroughs, and courtroom drama that gripped the nation, this is a tale of young love turned deadly.
Betrayal, mystery, and murder beneath the heather.
Settle in for a powerful story of justice and sorrow, told straight from the original 1940s news reports—untouched, unfiltered, and heartbreakingly real.
👤 Hosted by Robin Coles
📅 New uploads every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
▶️ **Related episodes from the vault:**
1919: The Mysterious Murder of Nellie Rault | EP465
https://youtu.be/kOX5mRlG_as
1919: The Case of the Marie Empress Mystery | EP467
https://youtu.be/Dv4Gfcsjwjw
1920: A Case of Family Obsession and Murder | EP476
https://youtu.be/EIPHlzVerd4
1902: The Case of the Clonbrok Murder | EP477
https://youtu.be/M908ewkwXy4
--
❤️ Support the Channel
Enjoying the tales of murky mischief and historic mayhem? Help us keep the archive candle burning:
👉 Patreon – Early access, no ads, and over 650 exclusives with extra content:
https://www.patreon.com/NewsOfTheTimesHistoricalCrime
📖 NEW: Slightly Unreliable Memoirs – Volume 1
A gloriously illustrated 24-page PDF packed with whimsical tales, mysterious cacti, and the occasional scandalous goat.
🎩 Grab it here: https://ko-fi.com/s/b406f6f11e
🌐 Explore the full Robin & Co. Curios Collection on Ko-fi:
Behind-the-scenes whimsy, digital oddities, and more delightful nonsense:
https://ko-fi.com/robinandco
☕ Prefer a one-off thank-you?
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd
Every bit helps keep our small team caffeinated and Colin the Cactus in monocles.
--
🕯 About News of the Times
We are a small (and mildly chaotic) band of history enthusiasts uncovering the darker corners of Britain’s past. No corporate sponsors, no boardroom edits — just a genuine love of weird and wond

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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