Double Jeopardy: Donald Hume, 1949, by Mark John Maguire

It is a principle sacrosanct in most democratic societies that having once been tried for a crime and acquitted, an individual is protected from further trial: a person cannot be placed in double jeopardy. In the US it is a principle protected by its constitution. After observing this for 800 years, the British government abolished this in 2003. A handful of cases - some notorious - persuaded them that this was necessary. Perhaps the first of these was the case of the murder of Stanley Setty in 1949...
#DoubleJeopardy #DonaldHume #StanleySetty #MarkJohnMaguire #TheyGotAwayWithMurder #TrueCrime #MurderConfession

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[@purplenymphe2572]

YES!!!!!! I can't wait to get home, snuggle up and hear this story. It's wonderful to have you back.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks indeed!

[@michaelwhite2823]

This was excellent and his voice is magnificent!

[@91dreamscaper]

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[@pdstor]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder I read this with your narration voice in my head. Almost like Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings movies!

[@mauricedavis8261]

Welcome back Sir, you have truly been missed!!!👍👌😷

[@1rjbrjb]

Mark, this was a masterpiece. Your work is sui generis. The character study in this case was particularly profound because you had a character almost worthy of your brilliance. An inventor, no less. You display almost telepathic powers, you recreate his worldview with eerie accuracy. You note his virtues, take his side when he is ill used. Yet when he says, self-indulgently, "I could have done so much" you note: "so could we all". That's the ultimate rebuke to the talented failure, and in this case deserved. He liked a mongrel. He was obsessed with a woman who was too good and too hot for him. Not entirely redeeming qualities. He was quick to shoot innocent bystanders. His bankrobbing skills were disappointingly quotidian. Men with less skill in improvising electrical appliances have strung together dozens of successful bank robberies. Men with lower IQs but more nerve. Our protagonist could not handle stress. Indeed, few unpleasant confrontations end in frenzied stabbing. You don't like your boss? Killing and dismembering him is not a practical plan - most of the time. There is the rare exception. Or there was in the mid-80s. High intelligence. Poor impulse control. A capacity for sentiment but a strange lack of empathy. You found a bird of paradise and more than rose to the occasion in painting his colours. Great art. Thank you.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Beautifully expressed, Robert - I am most grateful to you, and agree with you. A man on the verge of success in the late 1940s - he apparently sold 50,000 units of the Little Atomic Toaster he invented and produced. He was doing very well and employed as many as 50 people in his business, before disbanding and selling it up, squandering his money, and turning to crime. He really could not seem to help himself.

[@1rjbrjb]

@@cthrew1603 I commend your alertness. I have a bit of a baroque sense of humour. My sotto voce "suggestion" was that I'd had a difficult boss in the mid 80s and was more fortunate in dispatching him than Mark's protagonist, who did 8 years as an accessory. Actually my boss in the mid-80s was a prince who survived my employment for three decades. But I appreciate your close reading and question.

[@Frenchblue8]

I'm wondering what it is, this apparently infamous case of employee killing boss in the mid-1980s~was this just in the uk, or is there a huge hole in my crime related, socio-cultural memory of events?

[@Teddyclaws]

Poor art to fail to show that Setty only give foot six, was the shorter of the combatants.

[@Teddyclaws]

There is zero evidence that Hume had high intelligence. His school reports show that he was a very poor student.

[@stephaniehawley9407]

This story made me cry 😢 so sad for anyone to feel so unloved and insignificant. I’m so sorry he made such bad choses .I love your compassion and wisdom. Can’t wait for the next video !!!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Ah I am delighted and sorry at the same time, Stephanie - thank you. I shared those same feeling when I studied and wrote this...

[@MsDormy]

Stephanie - your compassion is an inspiration. ❤️

[@sandgrownun66]

Whatever trauma he suffered, he was still a murderer. In law it doesn't matter the nature of the person you killed. You should be tried the same, and receive an appropriate sentence, if found culpable. Getting angry with someone is no excuse. If you do feel unloved and insignificant, killing a person, is not exactly the best way to redress those feelings. One might feel some sympathy, but he's hardly worth crying over.

[@gmaureen]

@@sandgrownun66 Our feelings of compassion and sympathy provide us with the motivation to help those in trouble. Sad that no one reached out to this man in his youth because it could have saved him, and those he murdered.

[@janeclarkson8471]

I absolutely agree with you! So many replies here are from people without compassion and are just wordsmiths. If you have compassion it doesn't mean you uphold the criminal action especially of murder!

[@Cello-Pam]

Mr. Maguire, your channel needs a 'way-super-awesome' button, and not just a 'like' button! I really appreciate the work you put into your stories. Thank you so much for sharing them with us.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

So nice of you - that made me laugh - thank you!

[@maramarxx2431]

A double like. I use a second account to like for a second time

[@andymatthews9132]

Well, what can I say? Here is yet another fascinating and gripping true crime story conveyed perfectly by Mark John McGuire!! I was only thinking the other day that I am so ready for another "They Got Away with Murder" story and bang, there it was!! I am supposed to be doing chores this morning but have just sat transfixed, listening to Mark's rendition of this case. I had never heard of this story before and hate it when it ends. I am always hungry for the next one!!! Please keep them coming Mark, this is truly the best true crime site on KZbin😀👍

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thanks very much, Andy - I am delighted you liked it. I am already engaged on a new one - though it is not imminent! :)

[@janeclarkson8471]

and anywhere else, for that matter! 👌👏👌

[@celestenova777]

Love how you obtain all the photos of the people and places of this tale and same for all your other videos. Phenomenal research and narration as always!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much, Celeste!

[@mauricedavis8261]

I wholeheartedly agree with your comment concerning Mr.Maguire!!!👍👌😷

[@celestenova777]

@@mauricedavis8261 Yes wonderful production -😃- really looking forward to the next! Have a good week Maurice.

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@@celestenova777 thank you, you and yours have a wonderful and safe time on this big blue marble!!!🙏👍😷

[@ronalddamp2745]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder sir..you are a worthy successor to the late great edgar lustgarten..you may well have heard of him..brilliant work from you.

[@wanderinghistorian]

I feel like I'm listening to a book written about 100 years ago. This is a complement, of course. This creator's grasp of the English language and his worldly knowledge is simply profound. I find each of these to be immensely entertaining.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Very many thanks for this, Jason - I greatly appreciate it!

[@kathrynmast916]

My day has just been made great by another wonderful presentation. 🥰🤩🤓 Thank you, Mr. Maguire.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Kathryn!

[@kudu42]

What a sad, tragi-comic story - the hanged-man, mourned by his dog, enlightened only by Butch Cassidy moments of bank robbery. Thank you for this. Definitely one of the best so far

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you - I am glad you like it!

[@spiderlady1943]

Hume seems to have been alone as a child and he died alone.....what happened between his birth and death was simply his war on the rest of the world, which had always disappointed him. Worse - he had disappointed himself! For a man like Hume to be poor would have been intolerable....so a fantasy world was needed! Except, two persons actually died at his hands as he pursued his fantasy. Mark, your presentation was honest and extremely sensitive. Your art work simply excellent. Thank you as always.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you so much - I agree with your assessment.

[@carolempluckrose4188]

For a man who had the intelligence to have gone far, this is a sad tale. His crimes cannot be overlooked, he twice committed murder. Had someone in his formative years actually cared for him, pointed him in the right direction, oh what a different story his would have been. Adults don't always know the damage they inflict on a child. Maybe they are as culpable of the life he ultimately led as he was of his crimes. No one will ever know.

[@Teddyclaws]

McGuire's work is not sensitive to Stanley Setty who was a generous, well-liked man, not the bully McGuire claims he was.

[@Teffi_Club]

We die alone no matter how many people surround us.

[@spiderlady1943]

@@Teffi_Club so true :)

[@scroticle]

Strangely, in many of these cases, the villain looks villainous. Hume has a pleasant face. His sad childhood must have turned him into this monster.

[@devong7124]

Yes, but was also in his genes. After his mother.

[@Virginnia]

Poor Tony😥🐾 I listen/watch/read many criminal narratives however yours are by far the very best in content, pictures & drawings. Please don't cease. Your educated voice is rare unlike others. I can actually understand you!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

That's very nice to hear - thank you, Virginnia!

[@barrydysert2974]

It is wonderful to hear the dulcet tones of your voice again. i have been longing for your sagacity master ebard!:-) 👍 👌 🙏 🖖

[@PeriLyons123]

What Barry said.🌼

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you kindly, Barry!

[@Mrrossj01]

So glad to see you back and with your sartorial elegance in place with your discrete but handsome tie and your navy blue suit!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you!

[@andrewsmith-xh9sf]

You’ve pulled another one out of the magic bag mr. Maguire. Most of which I’ve never heard of before.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Andrew!

[@yonaavraham9594]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder I

[@angelo1962]

I also have a small confession to make: every night when I go to bed I play and listen to one of your stories over and over just like I did as a small kid with my colorful vinyls. The rich, well crafted narrative and your soothing voice make it easy for me to fall asleep. thank you

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

That's good to hear, Angelo!

[@janiirosethorn6137]

A man, in 1949, cleaning up and redecorating and the jury didn't find this suss? Surely they would have found him guilty on this aberrant behaviour alone.

[@siege268]

I'm tired of the endless crime shows and videos, but this is extremely well done in every way. Thank you for your excellence.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

You are most kind - thank you.

[@jocarruthers5957]

I can’t begin to express how much I look forward to and relish your stories, Mark! They are absolutely brilliant! Thank you for your hard work and artistry - you are unique ❤️

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Glad you like them! Thank you very much for your kind comment!

[@jpc443]

All the anecdotes in your series are absolutely rivetting and so beautifully delivered! Please, please let there be more. You deserve such a larger audience. How can we help spread the word?

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

What a kind a generous comment - thank you so much! I will be posting another one in a few hours!

[@mr.b3243]

Love the research and detail by Mr. Maguire. Thank you for all your hard work.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Much appreciated - thank you!

[@nobody8328]

What a treat at the end of a rancid day! TBH, even if I didn't like true crime, I'd listen to you just for the perfection that is your grammar! 💖💖

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Ah - thank you - it is kind of you to say so!

[@trishbirchard1270]

May I borrow that phrase ?, ( " rancid day " ) if it is yours and you'd like to copyright it , I understand, ha ha

[@nobody8328]

@@trishbirchard1270 of course you may! All I ask is that you pay it forward 😄

[@barbaralamson7450]

It is wonderful to see you again. I hope all is well with you and yours.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Yes, thank you - all is very well. I trust the same for you also, Barbara.

[@barbaralamson7450]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder Indeed, and thank you 😊

[@janeclarkson8471]

I felt more than a tinge of sadness for Donald Hume despite his criminal life and double murder. Maybe it's because of his rejection all round him when young but he was master of his own destiny! His great intelligence channeled so badly! Mr MJM you told this story so well, I was riveted. I was born 1947 and vaguely remember the name from my dad talking about it! I was engrossed in my mid teens with my new job, a boyfriend and the excitement of being a young adult. I now want to read the book of his life although your narration cannot be equalled! Thank you! 👌👏

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Jane - I am delighted you liked it!

[@phillipyannone3195]

These are some of the best stories I’ve ever heard, and so well narrated and illustrated.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much, Phillip!

[@meemurthelemur4811]

Another masterfully told tale! Thank you, good sir!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Glad you enjoyed it - thank you!

[@rdwwdr3520]

Another great episode. An earlier version of "If I had done it, this is how I would have " a la OJ Simpson. I will say this on double jeopardy in the U.S. specifically. Murder is not a federal jurisdiction but state (generally) and in fact is tried and investigated at the local municipality level on behalf of the state. I have lived in many small towns and rural counties and there is plenty of room for those local authorities to abuse their power and harass individuals they don't like. So being able to endlessly re-try someone for murder every time "new evidence" (which they decide) comes to light could be easily abused. So in this way the scales are tipped to protect the innocent sometimes at the cost of letting the guilty go free (as with other laws). The law is not equivalent to justice but only a system of recipes that attempt to approximate it.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks for this thoughtful comment - I had OJ Simpson in mind throughout as being the most famous modern example of someone benefiting from this. I share your view on double jeopardy: in the UK The Criminal Justice Act of 2003 abolished a principle of English law which had stood for 800 years - largely due to 2 cases which had caused considerable public anger. It seemed to me to be a shame to discard a cornerstone law for the sake of 2 cases. Although there are supposed to be safeguards in place to prevent abuse by the authorities, in practice it places the decision as to whether or not to prosecute more than once firmly with the Director of Public Prosecutions... "New evidence" is, of course, always available - or can always be found, because only a part of the evidence obtained by police is used in court. This has removed a basic right from the British system of justice. I am glad the US (as most democratic systems) still maintains this important principle - the small number of people who escape by its means is worth the protection it gives to the majority.

[@luciavaughn3793]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder An abomination.

[@gloriamontgomery6900]

Well said

[@nomadpurple6154]

The very limited removal of double jeopardy under very strict rules in the UK has led to the public being protected from rapists and child murderers and used in a handful of cases in over a decade. I am very glad that the innocent majority now have protection from them. I am sure the individuals shot by Hulme would have wanted the same. The "new and compelling" evidence must not have been available to the original prosecution and the first trial is only squashed by the Court of Appeal who also require that such is in the public interest and a fair trial is still possible. No prosecutor can decide alone who gets a re-trial. The scales are not a one guilty man goes free to dozens of innocents get jailed, the scales are frequently one guilty man goes free and several innocent women suffer/die.

[@johnvanstone5336]

Great you’re back, sit back and enjoy this episode I will certainly do 🇬🇧🤙

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks, John.

[@ursoul1870]

You could narrate paint drying and I would still listen .

[@Virginnia]

Agreed!! Wonderful voice!

[@ajalvin2012]

Agree 💯 !

[@chuckh5999]

both acrylic and oil based.

[@diamondleigh7280]

I concur 💖

[@sushanart]

Yes! :-)

[@huskerjpg]

This is an incredibly sad episode. For the victims, especially the cab driver, indeed so, but Hume's unfulfilled life and lonely death are sad, too.

[@ekcentrik]

it's also incredibly sad to think of Tony.

[@sjr7822]

Each person is a story and told so well by Mark John Maquire. This is a sad tale, seeing this person had so much potential that was squandered by his own hand

[@Teddyclaws]

He didn't have potential. His school reports show Hume was a very poor pupil. The only person who believed Hume was intelligent was Hume himself.

[@folkloreofbeing]

Ok, hands up those of you who were getting the 'Mark's going to post very soon' vibe. I've only been checking this channel for past two days. Knew a new vid was on the wind.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thanks for that!

[@MultiSirens]

Yup I agree, had a feeling! Lol

[@madonnaujmajuridze6466]

Another brilliant documentary, Mark! What comes across more than anything, is the relentless commitment and courage of you to connect with an audience, you put so much effort into communicating real meaning, to keep your audience interested for over an hour by your well researched interesting story, beautifully written and excellently narrated. Your unique , mesmerizing voice creates a positive vibe of energy and interest in your audience. Details documented and period photographs, and illustrated too by your wonderful sketches as always. You have your own original and a recognizable style in everything that you create as a poet, artist, composer, musician and writer! Your documentaries underscore your higher-order thinking and literary skills and your great intuition. You give the facts, and you do so in an analytical and logical fashion. That's why your documentaries are of a high standards. I would note that I feel sympathy towards Donald Hume. Sympathy doesn’t mean approval. The question of how he became that way can justify empathy for him. You digged into the history of his life, my heart pained over so many of those so sad stories about him. His feelings of rejection and being betrayed made him bear a grudge against society. If he had a normal childhood, who knows what famous writer or artist would come out? According to you : ''He was an intelligent person, he had made model airplanes as a boy. He wrote a thriller, short stories and was a talented artist too.'' As you rightly pointed out: he sabotaged his good fortune. I was touched when you disagreed with a Swiss psychiatrist's opinion that Donald was incapable of love only hate , you categorically said- ''that is incorrect'' because he had loved : his grandmother, his dog, his daughter. etc. I think that inside he was not bad because dogs can sense from a human's energy that they are "good" or "bad". It is a type of sixth sense. His Tony loved him. I can see you also feel sorry for him, it means you are seeing the bigger picture. Sympathy means we see the murderer as a person with a history, with feelings, with a sense of helplessness so big that the only solution was murder. Thanks for sharing this fascinating documentary, Mark! As Mark Twain said: ''I apologize for such a long letter - I didn't have time to write a short one'', Mark! ;)

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

I forgive both you and Mark Twain, Madonna - thank you very much for your thoughtful reply. I am always surprised people will listen and watch for an hour, which rather places me in the same category as yourself and Mark Twain, I think! I agree sympathy does not mean approval - it is possible to disapprove strongly and still sympathise... I find personally that the more I know of a person the more I sympathise with their situation. Donald's love of his dog certainly acts as a contrast to the terrible things he did - it doesn't excuse them, but it counterbalances the way we regard him. He wept when he heard Tony had been put down, and he went to the Daily Mirror offices especially to get a photo of his old dog...breaking down while he was there... No-one is all bad, it seems. Or all good, of course!

[@madonnaujmajuridze6466]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder My pleasure, Mark!

[@ohslimgoody]

You just made my day been waiting on a new vlog now it's time to listen. Great job it was worth the wait. Thank you! Keep them coming.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you! Will do!

[@chewyourmilk]

Yeeeeessssss gonna walk the dogs shower and hop into bed with my favorite guy lol!

[@visuallyfood]

wen found i listened to all over3 days. i couldnt easily listen to each day. alas impossible

[@normamoore7024]

Hello, hello! I can hardly wait to press play! Good to see you. You have been so very missed! You are always without fail, well worth the wait.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you so much, Norma!

[@nightlurker]

Thank you Mark for another excellent informative video. I always look forward to watching your work and just have to sit and watch it as soon as I find them, managed to get this one just a few minutes after you uploaded it a nice surprise for this evening.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

So nice of you - thank you!

[@Apollo_Mint]

Absolutely intriguing from start to finish. I couldn’t help but feel some sympathy for Donald. It seems that the classic signs of a personality disorder were prevalent from childhood and without any guidance, what could have been a creative member of society, tragically spiralled into notoriety. Ultimately this does not pardon his behaviour, but there were several mitigating factors, which rounded the edges of this evader from justice in sharp contrast to many of the shady characters we have seen in past episodes. On a lighter note, I was pleased to note that the Swiss in their ever-productive ways did [not] endorse capital punishment, but I couldn’t help wandering what the “hard labour” in the Alpine confinement would have included. Far from the stereotyped Alabama chain gang digging away on the sides of a dusty road, I imagine that Donald’s sanity finally deserted him at the prospect of spending the rest of his life putting holes in Swiss cheese.

[@raquellofstedt9713]

LOL! yep, that would do it for me.

[@PeriLyons123]

And shoving cuckoos into highly decorative wooden clocks.-Y’know.. As one does. So very happy to have you back, Mr. McGuire!

[@MelanieMaguire]

Gripping tale. Wonderfully written and narrated - I think this may be your best yet! I have to say all my sympathies are with the people he shot, in particular the Zurich taxi driver who courageously tried to stop him. And poor Tony, of course! Thanks very much for all your hard work, the result is absolutely top notch. :)

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Mel - I am glad to have your seal of approval! :)

[@TheTesemeau]

Hurah, you have returned and made my day! Can't wait to hear this, thank you Mark.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

My pleasure!

[@markthompson50]

Who would ever have thought that in history, so many cases of people that have got away with murder existed? So well researched & told too. Brilliant stuff Mark. 👏👏

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks, Mark!

[@mickymantle3233]

Thanks for another Gem Mr Maguire. Always Excellent.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thanks again, Micky.

[@primesspct2]

Delightfully written and eloquently delivered Mr. McGuire! I must admit, I find myself a little gloomy upon reaching the end of each story, for I know there will be a wait for the next! Always worth the patience of the interim.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you - yes, I understand. I shall definitely have one completed for April!

[@johelenfugate3498]

Hello again! Thanks for the video and your storytelling skills. I’ve been haunting the internet since A Surfeit of Cyanide. I’m going to pretend that we’re all sitting around a remote country pub and you’re telling us a ripping yarn...

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

It is a thought - thank you so much, Johelen!

[@chuckh5999]

don't accept anything that smells of almonds!

[@tedbaxter5234]

I guess I can not understand why the torso had its hands tied behind its back. This detail is not accounted for in this story. I bet the whole story is not known though much of the conjecture is compelling. Thank you for this very entertaining look back!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Ted - I do not know why his hands were tied behind his back. According to Sidney Tiffin, when he released the cords on the floating package, the torso floated out with its hands tied behind its back, but they came loose from their bonds immediately... It is possible, therefore, that he was mistaken and the hands had become tangled with the cord. Alternatively, it may be that Hume tied them post mortem, as a means of carrying the torso - or just keeping them out of the way. If they were secured properly, then it would certainly be possible to place a different construction on this matter...

[@tedbaxter5234]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder Thank you for your response and the time and effort you give to these interesting videos!

[@cyclingmadhedgehog8860]

I live for these! I love your soothing voice and how informative the cases are 😊

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much indeed, Emma - I am delighted!

[@SuperZytoon]

So thrilled to see this in my suggestions! Your narrations bring such class and intrigue to the stories. Donald truly had a difficult life growing up and searched for respect and acceptance. It seems that he was his own worse enemy. Poor Mr. Setty had the misfortune of passing through Donald’s orbit and lost his life most violently. Thank you from central Florida.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Mary - I'm delighted you liked it!

[@stewartseviour2442]

Waiting for a new episode from Mark reminds me of keenly anticipating a new single from The Beatles way back in the 1960´s! They never disappointed, and they got better and better each time. I can´t wait to watch this one tonight!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Hahaha! Now that is a compliment!

[@moominmay]

I’ve just liked this in preparation for when I can actually watch it lol as I just know anything you upload will be meticulously researched and exceptionally delivered. So happy I came across your channel. Thank you so much Mark for all your quality content!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Hope you enjoy it! Thanks!

[@irishcoffeetruecrime]

Ohhh what a surprise, this has made my night. Thank you so much ❤️

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

You’re welcome 😊

[@neilhobson3624]

Hi Mark. That was a real good story. Amazing how he didn’t spend the rest of his life in prison. A great way to spend a lie in on a Saturday 👍👍.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thanks Neil! Glad you liked it.

[@deedeeannash]

Yay! I'll be unavailable for the next while. I've got my cup of tea.

[@huskerjpg]

It's like Christmas morning to get a new episode.

[@sup3rkangkong]

commenting to help the algorithm promote your videos, will listen later when i return from work.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Well thank you for being so thoughtful! :)

[@possumaintdead]

It isn’t often I feel sorry for your subjects(actually this is the only time), but I feel rather sorry for this man. It sounds as if everything and everyone was against him from the day he was born. I realize that doesn’t condone anything he did, of course. At least he liked animals, and his dog loved him (so sad the dog was put down). I wonder if he had gotten a job working with animals if it would have been the saving of him! Excellent presentation as always; you are a genius! Thank you.

[@boosqueezy2418]

me too

[@quickchris10]

What? A pathological liar, murderer and bank robber? I have no pity. I mean, his parents were horrible but no more so than any criminal's.

[@quickchris10]

Your point that he could have worked w/animals as therapy for himself shows the path he chose was unnecessary. But it's the old argument of whether we have free will, actually.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much indeed!

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

It is obvious that what happens in your early life, forms and influences what we do as an adult. Sad that Hume was set on a downward spiral from the moment he was born.

[@mortimusmaximus8725]

Absolutly stunning story telling 😍

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you so much!

[@patavinity1262]

"Scotland Yard photographer Bill Turpie demonstrates how he wore the skin from the torso's fingers to obtain fingerprints" How macabre.

[@Libbathegreat]

That is seriously gross, but after however many days in the water they might not have had another option. Not sure how they do it nowadays, maybe I don't want to.

[@ellstark372]

Another brilliant video Mark....thank you. I have three comments; firstly, how ironic that Setty was most likely killed on a settee (sorry, couldn’t resist), secondly, the man messed with the guys wife AND kicked his dog, I myself, the most even tempered, non violent person in the world could resort to murder for the latter! Finally, I believe that his wife could have slept through the event as my hubbie always says that I would be the only survivor of a zombie apocalypse as I would sleep right through it and not hear a thing. I certainly don’t believe that she didn’t notice the aftermath of the clear up though as I would notice if an ornament was out of place never mind the carpet being removed, the floor being stained and the couch being scrubbed! Thank you for your devotion to your work Mark, it makes my day when you bring out a new video x

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Ell - good points!

[@Teddyclaws]

Setty had a steady girlfriend to whom he was devoted. There is no evidence, other than the word of his killer that he ever kicked the dog. Setty was known as a genial generous man and had many friends. He is wrongly villianized in this video.

[@ellstark372]

@Rosalind, how do you know this? I’m not being condescending, I’m genuinely interested in your view point x

[@Teddyclaws]

@@ellstark372 I have read a very detailed account of this case, written much closer to when it occurred, and with a lot more information than Mr Maguire appears to have located. Mr Maguire's video is very unfair to Stanley Setty.

[@ellstark372]

@@Teddyclaws really? Where can I source that material? I am always interested in alternative view points and would love to read more about this case x

[@joelzsheridancomedy3983]

Well done as always! I really liked your summary; I ve known so many people like Hume, talented and intelligent but their pain steals the good that might have grown from it and warps it.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks, Joel!

[@taika.melissa2798]

Oh great, a new video! Thank you so much!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

You are so welcome!

[@captainkolding]

This Donald Hume reminds me of several of the characters in Herman Melville's novels. They are, as he was, bound by fate to follow their nature and can do nothing else. Like Ahab going straight towards his doom in hunting the white whale or like Bartleby the scrivener, who has lost all interest in life.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Oh yes - a great novel - and Ahab a great doomed character...

[@annehedonia156]

This channel is almost too good for KZbin! I really enjoyed this story and, of course, your telling of it. Excellent in every way. Thank you!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

You are very kind to say so Anne - thank you!

[@cthrew1603]

Your sketch depicting Tony the mongrel dog mutely? witnessing Hume's murder/dismemberment of Setty is positively baroque. All your sketches in general enhance and enrich each drama you present to us. Wonderful stuff!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Ah thank you - they are necessarily very hurried sketches, but I am glad you like them!

[@chuckh5999]

It surely looks like a devil dog there.

[@ekcentrik]

Hume loved Tony so much, but allowed him to witness that gruesome scene. I had great difficulty listening to that part of the story

[@carolannemckenzie3849]

But he needed Tony to do his bit by licking up the blood...😁

[@peter_piper]

Excellent as always. Thank you Mr Maguire !

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Peter!

[@wexfordgirl1]

An hour and almost 2 minutes today. Fantastic birthday present for me Mark, thank you!.

[@renee1961]

Happy birthday!

[@wexfordgirl1]

@@renee1961 Thank you!

[@renee1961]

@@wexfordgirl1 You're welcome! Hope it was great!🎉🎊💐🎂

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Happy birthday, Tara!

[@wexfordgirl1]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder Thank you. You're very kind. My second in lockdown. Dab hand at this now!. Please stay safe one and all of you guys on here .

[@biaedwards4025]

Wonderful use of photos to match the intelligent narrative. Thank you.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Glad you enjoyed it - thank you, Bia

[@Tom_Bee_]

Well that kept me up waaay past my bedtime, but it was so worth it. I cannot think of a case more befitting a channel bearing the name of this most excellent corner of KZbin.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Excellent! Thank you, Tom!

[@stevemccarthy6202]

Thank you so much for this beautifully told case. It's always a rare treat to listen to you.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

You are so welcome - thank you, Steve.

[@littlemissmichele9254]

Omgoodness, I got here 11 minutes afte you put this up. That's a first. Oh thank you x

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Wonderful, thank you Michele!

[@Kalense]

A beautifully written and narrated account of a very sad life. Your analysis is spot on, as usual, and your insight into his motives is really enlightening. As always, you have given us a gem.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much!

[@jenbrown2228]

Yeay! A new story! So love this channel. Thank you for all the work you put into these.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

It's a pleasure - many thanks, Jen!

[@bilindalaw-morley161]

What a wonderful surprise! You're back, and with a spell binding story of a very complex character. Your opinion about the sequences of Setty's murder seem the most likely. Hume's story, seems to have always been a sad one, where nothing, even crime, was successful. Obviously it doesn't excuse him, but it's interesting how much he knew himself and his motives. Yet knowing it, he still chose the path of villainy. Thanks, Mark. This was fascinating. Kudos, and welcome back!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much, Bilinda - yes, it seems to have puzzled the kindly Swiss judge also: "If you knew you were going to fail, why did you do it anyway?" he asked. It may be asked of many of Hume's actions, I think!

[@M500VYN]

Superb production. Deserves a much larger audience.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Ah - thank you very much, Mervyn!

[@M500VYN]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder I cannot begin to appreciate the amount of research and production needed to complete an episode of the quality and duration Mark. They are all tremendous and a credit to you. A ‘thank you’ seems so little as acknowledgment of your talent and passion. But, thank you.

[@petermckenzie5124]

Thanks sooo much for putting another great essay on YT, MJM. The last upload had me enthralled for days. Thrilled 😊

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Lovely - thank you, very much, Peter!

[@bdr33gm]

Thank you for your hard work and insights,

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thanks for watching, Brandon!

[@highlandgirl84]

So happy to get to relax in bed and listen to this and then watch back with the pictures and illustrations tomorrow. Thank you for another great narrative Mark. The only page I constantly check for upload every month!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Wonderful! Thank you very much!

[@TheWorldofGood79]

That was way better than any crime documentary on television. Very interesting enjoyable & thought provoking. Wonderfully researched & presented. I was gripped from start to finish.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

That's wonderful - thank you, James!

[@emmcee662]

I had never heard of this amazing story - thank you for telling it so outstandingly

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thanks for listening, Emm - you are very kind.

[@liplockednomore]

Love my Friday evening with your channel and a relaxing beverage👏👏

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Glad you enjoy it - thanks, Susan!

[@Eva_Zark]

I 've just watched it for the second time! It is so fascinating! When I thought the story was over...he got a 'new' life... for the worse!!! Thanks again!

[@thejudgmentalcat]

Hume was a much more interesting person than I expected after the facts of the case were stated. He was born alone, he died alone. I'm certainly not going to shed a tear for his victim.

[@lilliankeane5731]

Thank you .. this story was intriguing. I like your voice and how you tell a tale. 🙂

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Glad you enjoyed it - thank you, Lillian

[@simbosimbo6426]

Billiant as always. Thanks mate

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

My pleasure!

[@maryelizabeth6797]

Love your presentations, the full facts without the hype and phoney emotions used by other sites in an attempt to get your attention. If the facts don’t get your attention, maybe the story is not worth telling. ❤️🇨🇦

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Mary - I believe that is right!

[@grimtt]

Sooo true!

[@anitaschuster6358]

Some weeks ago I found your channel by chance and since that time I am fascinated. The stories are so exciting and I love to listen to your wonderfull voice. English is not my native language, I am German, but it is a great pleasure to unterstand everything you say. Thank you very much for this and I hope, that there are many more stories to come.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Anita - that is such a nice comment. I certainly intend to do many more stories while I am able, and I am so glad you have appreciated them, and been able to follow them.

[@sandrabourne9785]

Gone to bed early just to listen to this. Welcome back. Love your voice and wonderful stories.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Lovely - thanks you very much, Sandra.

[@halcyon6721]

Excellent as always

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Glad you think so - thank you, Ben.

[@NinianReid]

Mr Maguire, your work is simply impeccable...not to mention the excellent simplicity of the crime scene drawings. I'm old enough at 78 to remember bits of the Donald Hume case and the incredible Fleet Street connection. No spoilers from me! Your thirst and lust for your subjects reminds me of the Edward Lustgarten B movies of the late 1950s, early 60s. Don't let it go entirely to your head, but I think in many respects you're even better than he was. And he set the bar very high indeed. Keep up the great work.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

That is high praise indeed, Ninian - Edward Lustgarten is one of the greats in classic crime... I will try hard to curtail any tendencies to let it swell my head!

[@crochetology12]

I can't add anything that hasn't already been said except thank you for another masterpiece.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Kelly!

[@infamousthomass]

I'm giddy! Love when u bring some new material! Feelin blessed! 🖤 🖤 🖤

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks indeed, Thomas!

[@sarahshipman3382]

As always sir,your narrative and research is excellent.👍

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

So nice of you, Sarah

[@jessicamilestone4026]

Tragic 😥. Just 😔Tragic. I'm glad that he was eventually released from Broadmoor. Thank you Mark, for this fascinating, insightful and compassionately presented video.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

I am glad you enjoyed it, Jessica. Such a complex number of feeling this case gives rise to...

[@LONDONGUY100]

A fascinating case beautifully narrated. Thank you Mr Maguire. Excellent as always.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Glad you enjoyed it - thank you, David.

[@heatheratkinson7956]

Just finished binge-watching all your videos. Absolutely fascinating, thank you. I love these vintage cases. Very articulate and detailed, something which is becoming a rarity on You Tube xx

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

That is nice to hear, Heather - thank you!

[@poponachtschnecke]

Yay! A new upload!

[@annfisher3316]

26:00 "...only the sound of his own heart thumping within..." Poe "...here, here! It is the beating of his hideous heart!" I instantly thought how similarly the characters disposed of the bodies. ❤

[@minilea144]

We've missed you!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you - I am never too far away!

[@amyjones8114]

Was so excited to be notified of your posting this video! Love your content and structure, sir 😄

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

I appreciate that - thank you, Amy!