The Mysterious and Disturbing Case of Florence Behnam

[@wandahall4435]

BC this is Great ❤❤❤

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Wanda :)

[@KathleenCalhoun-em6ys]

Here's where wealth made a difference. No poor man could have won that case, but fate caught up with Mr. Benham, anyway, but it also shows that not even wealth can escape the Grim Reaper when he comes a-calling.

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@Boo675jhggg]

The victorians used cyanide for all.

[@jackie0604oxon]

Thanks for an interesting case BC, quite a few of these tragedies seem to be heiresses who disregard their elders' concerns about fortune hunters. If only they had listened!

[@Angela-qr8wl]

Interesting

[@resourcedragon]

I'm not surprised that a competent lawyer was able to make mincemeat of those clowns of doctors. From the sound of it, also, Howard had given Florence syphilis and, again, the doctors seem to have missed that. That story was somehow quintessentially Victorian.

[@carrington2949]

Facts. If Florence knew she had an STD, then doctors should have detected it as well. Sex ed was not taught so the appearance of symptoms had to be obvious. Poor woman.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@gaslitworldf.melissab2897 It would make sense if he actually believed taking it in small amounts was a legitimate treatment for syphilis.

[@resourcedragon]

@gaslitworldf.melissab2897: The way the justice system is _supposed_ to work is that the accused has the benefit of the presumption of innocence until guilt is proven. In this case the prosecution botched demonstrating unambiguously that Florence had been poisoned. So if she hadn't been poisoned then her husband couldn't be found guilty of poisoning her. Yes, I strongly suspect Howard did it, he definitely wasn't anything even remotely like a model citizen but the prosecution made a dog's breakfast of their case and so Howard Behnam got off.

[@SweetChicagoGator]

Saved from The Gallows, but not from the Grim Reaper. 🙏

[@akristen4971]

@@SweetChicagoGator well put!

[@serenitynow288]

I felt so bad for Mrs. Benham. The final verdict just brought even more heartache and shame to the poor victim’s name. But he didn’t last long after his freedom so I felt it was poetic justice. So well told as usual Mr. Brief Case!

[@tamsin1969]

Im totally bed-bound with a herniated disc impinging the nerves in my spine, causing sciatica. Its freaking agonizing, so thank you so much for another amazing story from the past, and something to take my mind of the pain right now. Brilliantly researched, presented and narrated, as always. Many thanks.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Oh Tamsin, that is not good, I really hope you feel better soon, thankyou so much for the supa thanks, it is very much appreciated

[@lazyhomebody1356]

❤❤❤

[@tamsin1969]

@@lazyhomebody1356 💓🌺🌾💓

[@Mattostar-z2d]

Your generosity is awesome to see. 💗

[@GreenHeet]

Wow you're too young to be laid up.

[@julireep278]

Wow. I can't believe Mr. Benham was actually declared not guilty. In all the stories presented previously, it seemed the justice system was far more prudent than it is in today's society, but in this case it appears to be just as corrupt. That's disappointing.

[@albertafarmer8638]

Yes but don't worry, he didn't escape divine judgement.

[@robertdixon1439]

This has quickly become my favorite channel

[@roguewave13]

Born & raised in Batavia, NY! Such a small place and so cool to hear a story from home on Brief Case!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

It's great when I receive comments from the towns where the crime happened

[@suzannebosjolie7532]

Yes, he did a story about a murder in the little town called Louisville, N.Y. I lived about 6 miles away for 29 years!

[@barbarabrooks4747]

A classic sociopath. No conscience, no self-control. He had an ideal situation, but destroyed it with his dissipation and cruelty.

[@callmehplus]

I suppose he thought she was more valuable dead than alive.

[@nunyabiz3557]

Well put

[@seandelap8587]

Things always start of well for them but then everything goes rapidly downhill from that point on

[@kristy9337]

It wasn't clear(to me🙃) how close Miss Harris was to Florence. However, she was truly a "closed mouth friend". A woman with the highest discretion. * I'm glad she came forward to expose his vile lifestyle, even if it didn't lead to his conviction.

[@tuvia4082]

Great video as usual BC, thanks. Howard did it and karma found him. Tragic for Florence and her family though.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks

[@kerrywatts5740]

So corrupt! Mr. Benham deliberately murdered his wife. To get a second trial, and they found him not guilty??? The pharmacy, I'm sure, knew he was up to something evil! Thank you again Brief Case for yet another incredible episode!!!❤

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Kerry

[@Bulldog13368]

Hello to BC and everyone listening. I believe Mr. Benham poisoned his wife. People saw this man administering this substance. He was bold enough to do this in front of her doctor. I am sorry a high priced lawyer was able to sway the minds of the jury. Finally justice was served by way of fate. Unfortunately, Florence and her family suffered greatly. Thank you BC for another riveting tale of betrayal and treachery.

[@robertmoffett3486]

"Bold" is hardly the word that comes to my mind. Only a total lunatic would murder his wife in front of her doctor. It's highly unlikely he did so. I find it almost impossible of belief. Apparently, the second jury didn't believe it, since he was acquitted

[@Bulldog13368]

So you believe Mr Benham is innocent of the crime?? If so, do you believe Florence died of natural causes??

[@suemcgregor9248]

In England he would have been hanged, but in the U.S. the almighty dollar talks. Never mind if the money comes from the victim, if you've got it, flaunt it

[@suemcgregor9248]

​@@robertmoffett3486so what did she die of then? Boredom? He killed her for money, simple

[@Hippiechick11]

​​@@suemcgregor9248unfortunately true.

[@nancychisholm5399]

Greetings and salutations Brief Case (and team) from Cabbagetown Toronto. BTW thanks for your great coverage on Agnes, hope the lupins were in bloom for your visit to Iceland!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for watching!

[@anisacoley8707]

Greetings from South Jersey USA

[@vickisawyer7405]

I'm from Whidbey Island and have been to many places on the globe and lupins were always there - they are my favorite flower, especially the purple ones!!

[@lazyhomebody1356]

THIS is the lupin express!

[@CommonWealther]

I've been waiting for you! Greetings from a -15°C Canada. ❤🇨🇦 I heard you narrate a story on another channel last night. What a treat!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Sounds very cold, take care

[@anisacoley8707]

Greetings from South Jersey USA

[@DneilB007]

I see you’re in a warm part of Canada! It’s -30C here in the prairies.

[@CommonWealther]

@@DneilB007 I used to live in AB. Dry cold doesn't bother me as much as this damp cold.

[@vickisawyer7405]

Crime is always there. Just got done reading some of Sophocles and boy, talk about tragedy. Thank you, BC for another story on my Monday morn/Friday night!! It's just after 0500 and will be looking at the dark for 1.5 hrs. But it's getting better!! cya next week!!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Yes, shortest day is behind us at least

[@barbarajolley6578]

Great story, BC, as usual❤❤❤. As I was listening to your narration, I was looking at the drawings of Mrs. Benham and her husband. There a lot of sadness and expression of sorrow and defeat in her face and eyes. His face conveys the impression of someone impudent and careless....Whoever draw these portraits was very talented.

[@stacywilson4790]

She was a woman of great sorrow .A horrible husband who made her life hell and also was a horrible father to.

[@aNotamBiEn]

Cheers and good (late) evening from the southern regions of Australia. Thanks again for another intriguing brief........case!! Keep it up mate. Still working through the back catalogue and loving all of it. This one was a rough outcome. Control of her estate, coroner malpractice or obfuscation, expensive lawyers.. inevitable sad conclusion.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks :)

[@Flamsterette]

Thanks for the upload, Brief Case. I haven't heard of this one before. Time to have some coffee and spicy noodles while I listen to this before the hockey game at 10 AM on a cold random Monday.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for listening

[@Flamsterette]

@@BriefCaseOfficial You're welcome!

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Coffee with spicy noodles?! You are blessed with a strong stomach,lol

[@Flamsterette]

@@lazyhomebody1356 Ha, I've had to dial down the heat and spice lately! No more Samyang noodles for me!

[@jacksonstarky8288]

I wonder how much Mr. Benham paid to get his retrial, never mind what the second trial's legal fees must have been, because there's no way there wasn't bribery involved. But the grim reaper doesn't care about money. I found the channel about a month ago and I'm still finding the occasional old episode I've missed. I have enough subscribed channels that I don't always catch new videos within 24 hours of their release. I've been consistently impressed by the level of research, and by how much information survives from older cases.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thankyou so much :)

[@joannethortan2257]

Good morning Brief Case.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Morning

[@TA-cm9yi]

Good morning from Black Diamond Alberta BC, as part usual an interesting case 😊. Looking forward to your next case.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Good Morning, I hope its not too cold

[@TA-cm9yi]

@@BriefCaseOfficial only-34C today...was - 47C the other day!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Wow :(

[@stacywilson4790]

The poison was not consumed .It was injected .That is why no poison was found in her stomach .When the poison was injected it traveled through her blood stream and straight to her heart which brought on a heart attack .Which given by the doctor who was paid a considerable amount of money to do so by Mr Benham . I really need to start editing my comments .I'm you sure understand . Which I commend you for all the time and hard work you put into each story .God bless you richly !

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Stacy

[@stacywilson4790]

@@BriefCaseOfficial You are very Welcome! 😇

[@CC3193]

Thanks for your comment. Is this your opinion, or fact you’ve found somewhere? I’m curious how you know this.

[@stacywilson4790]

@@CC3193 It is fact .I have a medical background .I use to be a a Profiler .

[@CC3193]

@@stacywilson4790 Yes but is it your opinion with a medical background & history as a profiler? Or it’s an evidence-based, acknowledged, recorded, published fact in this case?

[@cadillacdeville5828]

Good morning Briefcase 💼 and friends ❤

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Morning

[@ShirleeKnott]

Good morning to you too

[@J-Williams]

Morning!😊

[@amandabarrow2672]

I love old history stuff! I watch all the old crime stories I find it fascinating. I actually here recently been searching my family history. And I found out that the property that we live on was a circus town back in the late 1800s early 1900s. Which is also pretty fascinating I just love historical things.

[@daniletourneau6182]

And thank you for pronouncing Batavia correctly! Most Map apps, and sometimes even Google - will show it's pronounced incorrectly (Bat - a - via ... is usually the incorrect way they might pronounce it). You did great!!!! I love the twists in this story! 🎉

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Daniel, I saw a few videos on Batavia to try and make sure it was correct

[@daniletourneau6182]

@@BriefCaseOfficial you did us proud!!!! Thank you for all your hard and consistent great work!!! 👍

[@lazyhomebody1356]

I never would have pronounced it the "wrong" way. The right way seems obvious really

[@daniletourneau6182]

@lazyhomebody1356 that's what I thought too! I have an aunt who lives a few towns over, and I'll never forget her once pronouncing it "Bat-a-via". I was a kid, but even then I was confused about where she was talking about. 🤣🤣🤣 So even somewhat locals, can pronounce it wrong. Hell, I'm about 40 mins from Batavia in a town called Chili ... amd it's pronounced "Chy-lie", not like the food: chili. Couldn't tell ya why they did that... but I'm sure there's a reason. HAHAHA

[@marionbowler5440]

Marvelous Monday, hurray. Enjoy your week and thank you for sharing ❣️ 🇨🇦

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thank you!

[@monicabennett6620]

This story occurred in my old stomping grounds as I was born not far from Batavia, NY. So fascinating!

[@hollymorris785]

Thanks Brief Case! Enjoying this from a snowy Tennessee! Our first snowfall of the season at my home❤️

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Oh wow, I hope you are not too cold

[@hollymorris785]

@@BriefCaseOfficial Toasty warm in my house, checking every now and again to see how deep it's getting. We are expecting about 6 inches, which is enough to mostly shut everything down. This makes the northern states laugh at us, they require multiple feet of snow to stay home, lol

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

Florence and the Machine…a song 🎶 called Jenny of Old Stones…! A beautifully haunting song…for anyone whom appreciates true love’s 💕spirit! Listen and be enchanted! Oh…Enya is wonderful also! 🥰💕💐🙆‍♀️🇦🇺✌️

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

I do like her music

[@saintsms1697]

I love ur channel can't stop watching ❤

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

That's good to know, thanks for watching

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

That's good to know, thanks for watching

[@swedishpiggi]

Hi BC great video as always

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Hey, thanks!

[@sophiaisabelle027]

Don't forget your umbrella while traveling. Always stay safe, Brief Case.

[@erlindahill9046]

Please show More Story's like this I follow this site faithfully

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks, I will try

[@brenda6201]

and as always, great job, BC!! 🥂

[@JALILAHLatif]

Hmmmmmmmm 😔thanks sir amazing job very interesting story n fantastic explanation 👍👌👌👍GOD bless you n protect you always all the best 👍👌👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@brodyberry6253]

AWE YEA that’s what i’m talkin bout!!! Thank you for another banger good sir! 💯

[@gregevans6044]

Hey, that one was exceptionally good! Thanks!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thank you so much

[@macrinawaterbury8420]

I'm addicted to these old cases, I love that I found a channel dedicated to them

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks

[@lisageiger9841]

Hi BC😊 I felt shocked when they came back with the second verdict. It may have been fate. I just hope he suffered worse than her. If it wasn’t fate, at least he died relatively quickly. I’m sure it was definitely painful. I feel that it came down to, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But his sentence wasn’t served by the courts. Great work BC. I so love you and I hope you enjoyed your holidays. Happy New Year.🎆

[@StacyL.]

It may not have been served by the lower courts of this world, but one better believe that he stood in front of the Ultimate Judge and is now paying for his sins.

[@TheRetirednavy92]

Good morning. Another great video.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks

[@lilaura5]

Thank you for another great story

[@senses70]

Hello BC! Thank you for another case with a twist, like only you can deliver. If he was guilty, then karma caught up with him…

[@seandelap8587]

Happy Monday BC

[@debanam]

Good morning from the Jersey Shore BC!

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

“Noo Joyzy!!” 🤜🤛 🥰💐🇦🇺💕

[@ShirleeKnott]

morning from the Great White North

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Morning!

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

Shirlee…🥰💐💕🇦🇺

[@anisacoley8707]

Good morning from vineland nj

[@maryrowe3981]

Just desserts for Mr. Benham, I'd say.

[@jodyharnish9104]

Wow! This story is intense! It was fascinating to see how the opinions changed as new evidence came up. Well done!

[@mikeconrad8991]

I look forward to each Monday, mostly to receive the knew Brief Case

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Mike

[@kimsherlock8969]

The vital decision to test blood for chemicals was a major F U . F Ups 😮😮😮😮

[@resarm5007]

Hello Brief Case! 💼 Poor Florence! I do believe Howard did poison her. After the way he pursued her, ran off with her to get married, and the way they quarreled and circumstances of his purchase of cyanide. Thankfully, he did not get away with it, even if he was found not guilty at retrial. I'm sure he suffered, and as he did, perhaps he gave some thought to his past actions and Florence. The only good news was that their child didn't have to grow up with him, was raised by his grandparents, and lived to a ripe old age. (I made it here, a little late today, but I enjoyed the photos and story. Thank you again, and I surely hope all is well with you, Dear BC!) Resa

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Nice to hear from you :)

[@BrittneyDeShea420]

Oh darn! I am late. Thanks Briefy. Sending love from Kentucky USA

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thankyou

[@rosemaryfranzese317]

This case is not quite straightforward. Admittedly Howard Benham was a terrible husband but the post mortems clearly were not as well as they should have been so there was and still is an element of doubt. Benham didn’t really escape justice if he was guilty. Things could have been very different for him if he had valued his wife and treated her well.

[@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x]

You must be a democrat.

[@qrufus]

Why didn't Ms. Harris (the new witness) come forward sooner?Also, who did she testify for (defense or prosecution)? Her testimony shows the possibility of when Florence could've been given the poison. I just wished a proper autopsy was done from the beginning. As of right now, I'm unsure of Harold's innocence/guilt.

[@wendybutler1681]

Your use of photos from the period and the actual case is appreciated. I don't like stock photos but these are slices of the lives if the time. Greatly appreciate the newspaper clippings, too. Well done!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks

[@stephanieannmorris4625]

As always I love your work ❤

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thank you so much

[@StacyL.]

I didn't get a chance to watch this case yesterday as usual, but caught up today. What a crazy turn of events! I find it fascinating that even though he was acquitted in the second trial, that he ended up dying a year later from disease, so I guess in the end, one can't cheat death...

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Stacy

[@angelastanton6409]

another great case!! love this channel ❤❤❤

[@littlereddstar5264]

Great cases as always BC. I wonder how many other husbands poisoned their wives/partners/children. We’ve seen quite a few cases of women being covered but not as many of men. Maybe BC might consider doing more?

[@aparnarajesh]

If Florence listern her mother's and stepfather's warings for not marry howard after her death, her mother and stepfather campaigned to exuremed Florence 's death. Howard's actions left their son as oprhan

[@daynasafranek7807]

Imagine being found not guilty due to a “social disease”….

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻🤷‍♀️ I was in a group home and one person didn't do any chores due to them having a STD a very bad one herpes the doctor said no I'm thinking why.

[@DneilB007]

And then imagine dying from that same social disease just a couple of years later. Just imagine! It’s almost like ignoring your symptoms and refusing medical treatment hastens your demise, but seeking medical care prolongs your life.

[@ShaCaro]

@@cyankirkpatrick5194 transmission?

[@maryrichardson6029]

Always interesting Thank you❤

[@brenmanock]

Thanks briefy

[@marlodt12]

Great to see the new video BC! Have a great day from a very cold Texas today!

[@martinwarner1178]

Well there's a story. Thank you Brief Case. Always good, always interesting. Peace be unto you.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks

[@gregdiamond6023]

You do have a way of weaving your words together in a delicious confection of the mouth watering case of Florence Benham. You do it for every case BC.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thankyou so much Greg

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Aw, that is very true!

[@SuperBigdaddywood]

Always excited to see new Brief Case content!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thankyou :)

[@corvusglaive4804]

It's been awhile since I've enjoyed one of your files BC, thanks again 👊🏿 I shall be tuning in to your Next Brief Case!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for watching again :)

[@DonnaDouglas-x3x]

Great presentation. Thank you.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for watching

[@ileanaacacostaacosta1813]

Divine Justice made itself felt he didn't enjoy any thing and followed his victim into Eternity God and sad story and Happy New to you and yours

[@foxcell]

Another interesting case Into the past thanks again

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for listening

[@shahinabashir8622]

You're back!!!!! Wonderful to hear your fabulous narratives once again! Interesting, and thoroughly researched.....as usual. Thank you. Love history, look forward to hearing many more.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Hello, I have not been anywhere as I launch a new video every Monday at 12pm UK time :)

[@dianaantu8227]

Another great case, thank you.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks :)

[@raeannaruby8306]

I love this channel. it almost always covers cases I'm unfamiliar with, with subtle nuances and thought provoking details. I was wondering if you ever thought about making more playlists? Maybe by century or continent?

[@Mattostar-z2d]

Oops! I'm late watching this one. Brief Case, you do have some spectacular videos that do have tragic ends. 😥 Thank you for your continued excellent content. 💯💯

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Glad you made it Matto, hope all is good with you

[@Mattostar-z2d]

@@BriefCaseOfficial Thank you, Brief Case. I'm feeling great, very rested and relaxed. I wanted to watch to this sooner, but I'm late.

[@theresadimaggio7241]

First off, she should have stayed home with her mother. Very gullible girl . I do wonder how he administer the poison. 😮. I also wanted to know what happened to the baby she gave birth to? Thank you Briefcase, love all your programs. Great work. God bless you

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks :)

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Stayed home with her mother 😮a fate worse than death,lol

[@jenniferryersejones9876]

Thank you, BC!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for watching

[@maryserrato1024]

Hi BC better late than never. Great story .

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks

[@lazyhomebody1356]

The photos and drawings you chose for this story are even better than usual, B.C.!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thankyou :)

[@ColleenD78]

Binge-watching Brief Case vids today during the blizzard here in Western NY. Best true crime channel on YT! 🥶👍🩷

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Hope the snow not too bad

[@sheilagravely5621]

Ahhhh, BC, i have missed you so much! Glad to see you pop up again. ❤❤❤❤❤ from Douglas Georgia, USA.😊

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Hi Shiela, I am here every Monday

[@sheilagravely5621]

Yes, followed you forever, but due to my mother's death I moved to help take care of my step-dad. I haven't had you pop up on my recommendations in probably a year and half now, I think I'm still subscribed.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Sorry to hear about your loss Sheila, I know what its like to lose a parent. I hope you and your Step-Dad are OK. If you press the notification button you should receive a reminder every time I upload.

[@AJ12716]

Always good watching this channel 😊

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Happy to hear that!

[@jenny-pm8tl]

Another great case, thank you BC.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Much appreciated

[@kathrynbillinghurst188]

🇦🇺✌️💃🏻Great to HEAR you again!! 🤗💐💕

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Kathy

[@Sarah-hc3wn]

This is crazy this my neck of the woods! I live in Batavia ny!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

I hope everything is good there

[@Sarah-hc3wn]

@@BriefCaseOfficial we just had a huge storm , like 3 feet of snow!!!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Stay safe

[@kylebrown6951]

Another good posting 👍👍👍👍. What's funny a lot of people think they can get away with wrong doing to people, and at times do by Man's law, but God's law will and does catch up with them, either in life or eventually in death 😔🤨 Thanks again 👍😁😎🍻✌️👋

[@coxmosia1]

You mean Karma did favor him. 😊. It was obvious he married her for her trust fund. Thank you BC for a most interesting case.

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for watching

[@debbieandmarc]

Good morning from Virginia.

[@ShirleeKnott]

and a good morning to you too from he Great White North

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Good morning!

[@anisacoley8707]

Good morning from South Jersey USA

[@mathieuleader8601]

very expressive courtroom photographs this time around

[@iggit2]

Yah!!! A new Brief-Case!.. Happy monday everyone~~.. Thanks BC!~

[@AlexWatson-ii7ol]

Thank you BC for this very interesting story

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks for listening

[@sph1226]

This is the second episode I watched where the alleged murderer went free but died shortly after. I guess some people get justice sooner than others. It’s also the second episode I’ve watched where the lady’s guardians were not comfortable with her romantic interest, and they were proven correct.

[@ritawing1064]

Seems to have been easier to introduce new evidence in those days: the Innocence Project sometimes cannot reopen capital cases even with decisive evidence!

[@cindysmith6612]

Thank you

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

You're welcome

[@TheBub26]

behnam: i'd like to poison my neighbor's dog. will this do the job? mr elliot: it certainly will, that will be.... such was the 19th century

[@luciebrisson5881]

I am incapable of making up my mind about this case. The doctors were of no help at all. Was he a killer or not? Did he transmit a disease to her and was truly trying to help her? His innocence or guilt will forever remain a mystery and it matters not much in the end, he did not live long enough to fully enjoy the fruit of his bad deed if he was guilty. Good case Brief Case. Thank you!! (Just to let you know, you give the date of Florence's father's date as January 7 - I think you meant June 7?)

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Yes very poor from me, sorry :(

[@luciebrisson5881]

@@BriefCaseOfficialNot at all and definitely no need for you to be sorry.

[@DneilB007]

The one thing that makes me suspicious of the first verdict is that when someone was said to have died of a “brain fever” back in the day, that was usually describing death from syphilis. I don’t remember the exact name of the clinic where BC stated that he died at, but there were several hospitals/sanitariums that were really just places for rich people with syphilis to die in.

[@lazyhomebody1356]

I figured it out too, B.C. It was not a big deal 😊

[@lazyhomebody1356]

​@@DneilB007uh, NO. Brain fever was a common diagnosis for innocent young girls and children. Interesting though- it may have also hinted at syphillis deaths but not "usually" (Some of my favorite authors had teen daughters die of brain fever)

[@katherinecollins4685]

Well presented

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thank you

[@waynegoddard4065]

Quality channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And no mistake.

[@charlessaddler4351]

Another great case BC!

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

Thanks Charles

[@karenfitzpatrick6256]

I just forwarded this video to my son in Florida. I was married to a Benham for over twenty years. It was my name too! We have three children and eight grandchildren. Excluding my two sons' wives there are seven of them who have the surname Benham. Since six of them are male I expect the name will go down through another generation on this branch. Here's the weirdest coincidence that really caught my attention, my mother-in-law was FLORENCE BENHAM! My father-in-law was born and raised in NY. But he was from NYC. I do have an active Ancestry subscription with a family tree I occasionally work on. My kids all have submitted their DNA there. So, new cousins, maybe? At least there's a place to start. I'll definitely be investigating some more on this.Too bad the son changed his name though I really do understand why he did it. Of course, even with finding someone, this is a subject any possible descendants may not want to discuss, if they even know. If they are on Ancestry, likely this story is not unknown. I can always share your video with them. Anyway, this gives me a very different kind of project for the new year. Thank you for posting this video! Have a wonderful 2024 from Vermont USA! ❤️

[@BriefCaseOfficial]

That's very interesting, be great to know if you are related

[@karenfitzpatrick6256]

@@BriefCaseOfficial will do on this video if anything turns up. Technically it would be my kids and grandkids who might be relalated. I was Benham by marriage. My husband was from birth..lol.