Author: Chris
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The Transgender Killer: The Infamous Margaret Allen MURDER Case 1948
In this next story, we delve into the chilling true crime story of Margaret Allen, a transgender woman and crossdresser, who shocked the quiet town of Rawtenstall in the early hours of August 29, 1948. On that fateful day, Margaret brutally murdered Nancy Ellen Chadwick using a small coal hammer, a crime that left the…
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From CAPTIVITY to Courtroom: The CLITHEROE Kidnapping Sensation 1891
In this gripping historical narrative, we delve into the harrowing tale of Emily Emma Maude Jackson, a woman kidnapped by her own husband, Edmund, on March 8th, 1891. For over ten days, Emily was confined in a house in Blackburn, a prisoner to her spouse’s cruel intentions. Her dramatic rescue came only after her determined…
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Horror on the MOORLAND! The Heartbreaking Tale of Charlotte Ann Sargeant (1929)
For our next true crime story, we delve into the tragic and haunting case of Charlotte Ann Sargeant, a young girl whose life was cut short in August 1929 by a 55-year-old man named William Sheldon. Set in the serene countryside of Holcombe, just outside the village of Ramsbottom, this heartbreaking tale unfolds as Sheldon,…
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The CURSE of Knowing : What REALLY Happened to ERNEST WHITEHEAD? / Burnley (1907)
A fortune teller, penny dreadfuls, and a single scrap of blue paper—what could be their connection? In this strange, but true tale, we delve into the macabre and mystifying death of 21-year-old Ernest Whitehead of Burnley. In 1907, his life was abruptly and inexplicably snuffed out, leaving behind a chilling enigma that still remains unsolved…
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Saturday Night LIVE! Q&A, chit-chat and catch-up
Join us this Saturday at 7pm when we will answer as many questions as we can as well as catch-up with you all. It will be a fun, relaxed livestream, so get your drinks and snacks prepared and come and chill with us.
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The Story That Wasn’t.. True? Blackburn’s Darkest Rumour – 1929
In Victorian Blackburn, a single whisper was enough to ignite fear, outrage, and suspicion across an entire town. What began as a shocking wager quickly spiralled into panic. But as the dust settled, one chilling reality emerged: was the story actually true? In this episode of Days of Horror, we examine the Blackburn Hoax -…
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Words Before the End: The Last Letters of James Hamer / Haslingden (1854)
In 1854, in the quiet Lancashire town of Haslingden, a young man named James Hamer sat down to write his final words. Those letters – heavy with sorrow, confusion, and resignation – would be the last trace he left behind. In this episode, we examine the life and state of mind of James Hamer, explore…
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The Town That Should Have Been Wiped Out (Church, 1917)
On 28th April 1917, disaster erupted at a chemical mill turned munitions factory in Church, Oswaldtwistle. Flames, shockwaves, and the threat of a far greater explosion placed hundreds of lives in immediate danger. In the midst of chaos stood James Hardacre — a local police constable who refused to run when others fled. His actions…