The Campden Wonder - 17th Century Murder Mystery
News of the Times Episode 401 | 1660 - 1662
We launch our start of “Notorious” November with this very famous case from 1660 under the restoration reign of Charles II. The case, named the Campden Wonder – something of a mystery – remained relevant for centuries – still being referenced in late Victorian records.
A highly respected steward is off to the neighbouring village to collect the rents from the tenants for the Lady whom he works for. He informs his family to expect him back around 5:00 that evening and to hold supper for him.
The family wait and wait for him, finally sending off one of their manservants to go and look for the missing steward. When the man servant also does not return, the 19 year old son is sent to try to trace the pair.
The neighbourhood is rife with rumour and questions arise as to the possible involvement of the aforementioned man servant. He initially denies guilt, but then, in an extraordinary account, he starts to point fingers and who he basically accuses of murder is shocking.
However, the story continues two years on when the purported murdered man, that three people have hung for murder, shows up out of the blue with his own incredible tale!
For those who like the unusual – in our further particulars segment we recount the story of a gentleman some 100 years later who spends the majority of his life attempting to avoid air.
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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