The Sinister Plot of Murderous Mary-Anne and Her Paramour
News of the Times Episode 453 | 1831
We’re traveling back to Coventry in 1831, where a shocking murder case has captured public attention. Mary Anne and her lover, 21-year-old Edward Clarke, stand accused of poisoning her uncle, William Higgins—the man who took her in as an orphan and raised her as his own daughter.
Couples who kill together are a rare phenomenon, making this case all the more intriguing. We’ll explore the background, the crime, and the unexpected verdict that followed.
For today’s further particulars, we’ll take a quick look at another infamous poisoning case from the notorious Newgate Calendar—the chilling tale of Madame Brinvilliers!
Hosted by Robin Coles.

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EPISODE
If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos:
1831: Murder and Dismemberment 1 (John William Holloway | Ep28v
https://youtu.be/5xojlwENrTk
1828-1831: The Burkers - Feeding the Dissectors | Ep32v
https://youtu.be/X6JLDHpEZ1Q
1831: The Inn of Death | Ep207
https://youtu.be/CP49QLDcq0I
1684 - 1831: Newgate Nasties & Bloody Broadsides | Ep300
https://youtu.be/7j6QKTA751U
1831 & 1835: Killing to Catch a Husband | EP328
https://youtu.be/s1OjZVdEfgw
1828 - 1831: The case of Burke and Hare | EP338
https://youtu.be/MDcZhb1TzLo

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