EPISODE · Jan 7, 2014 · 24 MIN
London: A Mother's Shadow and the 1800s Crimes
from Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast · host Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
In Victorian London's shadowy boroughs, maternal instincts clashed with... crimes of the 1800s. we examine into how one mother's past cast dark shadows, shaping the infamous acts committed during her son's spree. Our series, focusing on those discarded by history, examines their formative influences. Before the shadows darkened her life, this mother shared tender moments unseen by history's harsh lens. Her story highlights the impact of environment and nurture on shaping notorious paths. The episode reveals how motherly love and psychological scars intertwined with Victorian crime waves. Discover an era when science began flirting with criminology, yet failed to rescue many from fateful paths. Listeners will explore dark histories and psychological battles, examining a mystery of nature versus nurture in criminal roots. Dive into unsettling truths and legacies shadowed in crime. --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypodOur Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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