Executed For Immorality? / Percy & Edith Thompson / Frederick Bywaters

Proving once again that true crime is not just a modern fascination, a crowd had amassed early at 4 am on that winter morning of December 6, 1922, desperate to witness the trial. Members of the public pushed and prodded as they fought to get in. Every spectator was hopeful of gaining a ringside seat in the courtroom. Some people paid for the privilege, handing over large sums of cash, which would be £250 in today's money… *** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Rosanna Fitton. Illustrations and production direction also by Rosanna Fitton. Narration, audio editing, script editing, and production direction by Benjamin Fitton.  Become a ‘Patreon Producer’ and get exclusive access to Season 1, early ad-free access to episodes, and your name in the podcasts credits. Find out more here: https://www.patreon.com/TheyWalkAmongUs  Order our book ‘They Walk Among Us’ here: https://theywalkamonguspodcast.com/merchandise  Court documents and information from the following news organisations and magazines were referenced in this episode: THE SCOTSMAN, DUNDEE EVENING TELEGRAPH, THE INDEPENDENT, THE SUN, MURDER IN MIND MAGAZINE and REAL LIFE CRIMES AND HOW THEY WERE SOLVED MAGAZINE.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comMUSIC: November by Kai EngelGlimpse of Eternity by MeydänSeptember by Kai EngelMaestro Tlakaelel by Jesse GallagherLurking Shadows by MyuuA Great Darkness Approaches, Can You Feel It by ELPHNTGreat Expectations by Kai EngelCobweb Morning by Kai EngelStory by MeydänNo 8 Requiem by Esther AbramiBlind by MeydänWe’re running a brief listener survey. As a thank you, completing it gives you the chance to win one of three signed copies of the They Walk Among Us book: https://bit.ly/theywalkamongussurvey2026  Thanks!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.