EPISODE · Mar 1, 2023 · 9 MIN
London: The Camden Town Murder Begins
from Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast · host Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
In the heart of London, Bertram Shaw unlocked his apartment door only to face a horror beyond imagination. The Camden Town Murder of Emily Dimmock, with her throat savagely slit, would grip the city. Season 17 of Foul Play examines into this chilling 1907 crime, examining the quiet life of Bertram Shaw where love and daily routine masked a more sinister backdrop. Emily, once vibrant and hopeful, found herself entwined in a series of covert affairs, her untimely demise signaling the end of innocence and spawning debates on morality and justice in Edwardian England. As authorities scrambled to piece together the mystery, the measures of recognizing truth and deception were tested. Camden Town, a lively district in Edwardian times, was rife with an undercurrent of class divide and social evolution. listeners will traverse through tangled love affairs, clandestine meetings, and the relentless pursuit of a killer as we reconstruct the circumstances that haunted Emily Dimmock's final days. Eternally remembered as more than a victim, Emily's story is a grim reflection of society's darker alcoves, and this discussion offers insight into the complexities surrounding her murder. We peel back the layers of intrigue to explore this infamous case that left a lasting mark on London's history. --- 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
What this episode covers
Bertram Shaw's life was torn apart when he opened the door to his bedroom and found the love of his life, Emily Dimmock, pale and ashen on their shared bed with her throat slit. Somewhere in his heart, Bertram knew this girl was trouble… and even then, he couldn't quite grasp just how dark and twisted Emily's past had been. At the age of 22, Emily Dimmock was leading a double life. By day, she was Mrs. Shaw, the dutiful young housewife, and by night, she was Phyllis, London's most sought-after escort. Support our podcast by becoming a patron. Find us on all platforms. Visit us online. Visit us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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