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Deadly Devereaux - The Trunk Murderer: Scotland Yard Casebook
News of the Times Episode 394 | 1905
In today’s episode it is 1905 Oldham where chemist, Arthur Devereaux is finding it difficult to support his ever-growing family with the new twin boys in addition to his 6 year old boy.
Devereaux has only just been given notice that his current employment will end in one month’s time – he needs to find replacement employment.
Adding to the stress, his mother-in-law who lived with the couple for several years, but has finally moved out, visits every day and seems to be always underfoot.
At last, the mother-in-law is away a fortnight and almost immediately his wife and twin boys, and eldest son, vanish without a trace. His furniture is packed up, along with a strange new trunk, and Devereaux moves away to a new position leaving no forwarding address.
Upon the mother-in-law’s return, she is astonished to find no trace of her daughter or grandchildren. She queries, she asks and she pokes until finally, she hears of a mysterious trunk and goes to the police.
This case, involving Scotland Yard, captivated people and made the national papers. We take a look at the background, the crime and the Scotland Yard capture.
For lovers of the creepy and weird – check out our end of episode further particulars section where we have yet another strange and mysterious case for the Halloween season.
The Scotland Yard Casebook file of Deadly Deveraux – the Trunk Murderer - is today’s episode.
Hosted by Robin Coles.
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