The Madness of Ronald True, 1922 by Mark John Maguire

When Olive Young was murdered in a basement flat in West London early on 6th March 1922, police were quickly on the trail of the main suspect: Ronald True. He was caught easily that same evening. The evidence against him was compelling: he had been dropped off at her flat the evening before and was seen at the flat the following morning - and when caught he had the jewellery stolen from her flat in his coat pocket. His suit was blood-stained also. There was only one thing that could save Ronald True from the hangman's noose: a plea of insanity...
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I love all the vintage photographs he uses to completely tell the tale. Must take a lot of research and digging.

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Thank you so much for your generous comment!

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What a well-researched story, with a voice that is a treat to listen to, articulately written and masterfully narrated. Happy to have found this channel. Thank you very much for your hard work.

[@NancyDrewe]

It’s ironic that True seemed to be happy at Broadmoor. But, nothing was really expected from him there. Thanks, that was a very good episode. Glad that I found your channel.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks, Nancy - yes indeed. It seemed rather a cosy place to be in those days, too. He seemed to do well there - in fact in 1942, complaints were made by some prison staff who said that Ronald True "was running the show"!

[@Larkinchance]

They left out the fact that Ronald True was found wearing Olive Young's undergarments. He would have worn them to court except the police had confiscated them.

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@@petej8556 man, you're weird.

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@@petej8556 Nothing in that made any sense...lol.

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What would be the relevance of that?

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@@petej8556 My, you're a weird bird.

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😳🤣🤣Oooh I say. 🤭

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

Imagine meeting such a handsome well-dressed, likely well-spoken man - only to discover that he is in fact out of his mind, possibly dangerous. He was insane for sure, but definitely knew right from wrong. And his attempt to delay discovery of Olive's body means he intended to elude justice. I _do- believe he had compulsions that he could barely control. He should have been institutionalized years earlier, but it seems his mother just wanted him away from her and supported his wandering.

[@ttrainor70]

He had all the signs of being a psychopath

[@danielwebster5748]

He was evil if he knew right from wrong then he could not be deemed insane. Someone that is insane for example will not do anything to hide the crime or to avoid detection they would be a raving lunatic. Also the legal definition of insanity is you don't know right from wrong. Like serial killers I believe they are not insane but they are evil and I believe some people are born without a conscience. Mini psychopaths are not insane but they can pass a lie detector test Gary Leon Ridgway the Green River killer that butchered between 48 and 73 people passed a lie detector test with flying colors. Psychopaths are not insane they're just evil. Many of them definitely know right from wrong and they take great pains to avoid detection. They don't want their killings to stop they have no conscience and if it makes them feel good they will not hesitate.

[@danielwebster5748]

He was a psychopath and therefore mentally Disturbed but if he knew right from wrong then he could not be deemed insane. I'm not sure if Great Britain has the same protocols but in the United States the only way you can use an insanity defense is if you don't know right from wrong. I believe psychopaths are quite sane but they are manipulative and definitely evil. They lack of conscience that is how they pass lie detector tests. Gary Leon Ridgway the Green River killer who killed between 48 and 73 people passed a lie detector test with flying colors. If you make any attempt to hide the body or avoid detection then you cannot use an insanity defense in the United States. There is a difference in being mean and evil and lack of conscience and insane although both are mentally ill.

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That's very kind of you, Tara - I'm glad you liked it!

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Ronald True must surely be the only man to have ever found an element of sanctuary & a niche in all of Broadmoor's sinister history. What a tragic tale of a man obviously tortured & his victims, not least of all Miss Young.

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Broadmoor sounds great! - theatre society, rose garden and servant! The "gentleman's ward"!!! What a strange man - fascinating story of his life, you've managed to dig up a lot of info on him. The whole pilot/flying thing is extraordinary. How on earth was he employed as a test pilot after his 3 crashes at Farnborough, and then even more mystifying, employed as a flying instructor in the States! It's a shame he didn't take the stand during his trial because it would be interesting to hear what he had to say for himself. Probably that the other Ronald True did it. True is so fascinatingly odd that he's worthy of a book, I think (hint!). Wonderful story-telling as always, and I can see how much research went into this. Superb. Thanks very much for all your time and skill that goes into these documentaries. :)

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thanks a lot, Mel! It was news to me, too - I knew that conditions can be relaxed in Broadmoor and there is a lot of latitude given to sociable, functioning patients - but "gentleman's ward" and a batman?! They held dances there too and the men dressed up in bow ties and the women in ballroom gowns... I think a TV drama would work for this...

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Glad you like them - many thanks, Bill.

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Extremely well made, I regularly walk past the murder flat as I live locally; learned a lot from your excellent video. Well done sir.

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Thank you, Paul - I often wonder of the people who live in these places have any idea of their history.

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This is just a perfect series..the contrast between the eminently rational and yet soothing narration, the lack of sensationalism, the harming graphics, and the high quality of writing.. thank you! Oddly, I just found in the attic, a 1925 book, “TheTrial of Ronald True”, containing the transcript of the trial.. looking forward to perusingit,now!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Peri - I'm so glad you enjoyed it! That's interesting you have found an old book on True - is it the 'Penguin Notable British Trials' series? If so, it is prefaced by a very good article by a barrister called Donald Carswell. It is marred only by its lacking the details of True's parentage (Lady de Freyne was discreetly kept out of the trial entirely - and his aunt Grace Angus gave evidence on her behalf, which is rather curious!) and what became of True during his period in Broadmoor, for obvious reasons. If it is another book, then I do not know of it and would be intrigued! True's father William True, outlived his son, but his family tell me that they don't think he had anything further to do with his son.

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They Got Away With Murder Actually, it’s a hardback (although I slaver at the very mention of Penguin paperbacks).. looks like a first edition.. “Notable British Trials”. Will post photo later.🍑

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

First edition too - excellent!

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Totally agree that the presentation is excellent. The lack of dramatic overload is very much appreciated by me.

[@jord5151]

Currently reading about this case on my forensic psychology module and some students recommended this video. Very informative. Seems there was a complex history there to influence his behaviour. Really quite sad how supportive his mother seemed to be even after committing such a horrific crime. I'm not sure it helped with his ego..

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Jordana - that is very nice to hear. Yes, indeed - I have been in touch with some relatives of Ronald True's in recent months, who have told me that members of the family were greatly embarrassed at the time of his trial to be associated with him. A very curious chap!

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I listen to these in the gym, and I feel the narrator is talking to me personally, and passing on some information that I need to know. It makes everything come alive.

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What a wonderful comment - thank you Zoya!

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I listen to these in my truck on the way to work or to the next state over for shopping trips (Delaware has no sales tax!) and they are usually JUST the right length for my trip there & back. And now that you mention it, they’d be great for me to listen to when beginning a walking routine around the neighborhood since I could time myself by the length of each video and never get bored!

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I just found this jewel of a podcast. The voice tells the story so well. Though I'm not certain who wrote the narrative, my sincere compliments to the writer. True crime has interested me for quite a while and these stories are from a different time, which means that I haven't heard them before. Plus, these stories take place in a different country from my own. I'm going to listen to every story that's available. Thank you.

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I'm delighted, Vivian - thank you very much indeed!

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Narrator is tops! What a treat - the photographs, setting the atmosphere, and a beautiful voice pulling it all together.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Than k you very much, Clara - I'm delighted you liked it!

[@susangutrugianios2241]

The rage in which he beat her with the rolling pen seems to have been his way of getting even with his failures Thanks

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Fabulously written and narrated!! Another masterpiece courtesy of Mr. Maguire!! Brilliant!!

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You're very kind - many thanks!

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Fantastic story well read and no adverts. Perfect thank you.

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Thank you!

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Superb as always Mark - it always makes my day when you have a new video. You deserve many, many more subscribers.

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Thank you, Jacqueline - I am certainly delighted with the appreciative ones I have!

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A classic example of true story telling. Great rhythmic delivery with powerful details.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much, Michael.

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He wasn’t insane. He was a psychopath.

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Arletta Sloan Incorrect. They are perfectly in touch with reality.

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His mistreating animals as a child, was a giveaway.

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brian rodney He ticks all the boxes.

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@@thatguyinelnorte Interesting. The idea is that whether insanity works as a defense for psychopaths depends on the individual case. So the burden of proof still rests on the defendant's lawyers.

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Love your videos. So interesting and beautifully narrated. Please keep them coming.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you Katrina - I fully intend to!

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Interesting that you should have considered it well narrated; Whilst I considered it well written (in spite of the odd mispronunciation and Malapropism), I found the voice too soft and intimate, in a woman this would not be worthy of criticism but in a man I found it altogether rather creepy.

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Mr Maguire, I have to say that I find this one of the very best of your essays that I have listened to; and all of your essays are of the highest standard. Thank you.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

That's very kind of you indeed - thank you!

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These programs are so well done. Thank you for the fascinating tales, well told!❤

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Thank you Jan - you are kind to say so and I am delighted you like them!

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[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

You're very kind to say so - thank you!

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Thank you once again! Another thorough examination into yet another bizarre case.And once again, written beautifully, with mesmerizing narration! I never tire of hearing you tell your stories. Last week, I watched what I think is every single case you wrote on here! I was at it for hours..I had been unwell, and upset by that, but I found your site, and actually forgot how badly I felt. Thank you for your hard work and all the research you put into your case studies. Looking forward to all your stories. Excellent work sir.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

That's lovely to hear, Lisa - I am sorry you have been unwell but glad that you have found some relief in immersing yourself in these stories. Again, thank you - and I hope you are feeling a little better!

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@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder Thank you very much for your kind words. I know I sometimes leave numerous comments on one case, it is just because your cases really make this detectives mind of mine go into overdrive!, and then I think of more items that I forgot previously! I hope that is fine, and not too annoying!

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Excellent. Rare, interesting cases. Fantastic narration.🙏

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks Toeka - I'm glad you enjoyed!

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LOL at the glassless monocle.

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I watch a lot of crime videos and I have to say, such a great job in researching and love the pleasing voice of the narrator.

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Been re-listening to past episodes, and they reward re-listening! What witty erudition, and such a treat to hear such well modulated tones and such good enunciation! (Which doesn’t always accompany an English accent.😇) Thank you! Certainly NOT tapping my dainty foot with delicate impatience, awaiting the next one.. Okay, yeah I am.😎

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Peri - within the next few hours I will have posted a new one!

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Thoroughly enjoy your narrations of these crimes, you certainly captivate the listener throughout, Thank You

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Thank you very much, Irena!

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Fascinating case, wonderfully told. Thank you, Mark!

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Thanks Jo - I'm glad you liked it.

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Thank you, Nancy-Jo - I am glad you like them!

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Excellent research, intelligent script, logical conclusions and riveting narration. Thanks so much for this.

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Thank you - I'm delighted you liked it!

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Mark- was missing your shows, checked your channel & found one I missed. And it's a long one! The quality & your voice are amazing. Thank you. Wonderfully entertaining. Please do more.

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Thank you, Lori - I am on the case!

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Thank you very much!

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This case was very sad. It's sad to know that this man might have never committed the horrible murder of an innocent woman if he had gotten help early in his life like he probably would've gotten now in our modern society.

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After waiting for 2 years, you might get a telephone assessment

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Just found this channel. This is an excellent documentary of the difficulties concerning "legal" insanity. Very interesting.

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Thank you!

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You are definately the best narrator, l could listen to you all day! Thank you for all your excellent videos!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

You are very kind - thank you!

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What a fascinating tale. Interesting too is the fact that the Home Secretary had no choice but act as he did following the law of 1883.

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Well turned out much better then todays followings: Many are released and kill again.

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Thank you for sharing! I love your true stories.

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I love listening to you. You truly research your cases and I know it's hard work. You make it look easy because you are talented. Thank you yet again for another case. You give a voice to these poor and unfortunate victims. Thank you. They deserve to be known and not forgotten by time.

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Thank you, Lisa - lovely comment!

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You should have 10 times more subs! Excellent writing & narration. Thanks for the authentic photos, too! Thank you 😊

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

So nice of you - thank you Gigi

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I'm just getting to know your work and it just gets better and better. On Ronald True, an author would not dare to create such a character, nobody would believe it, but truth be known I've known a few types that measure up quite closely to Mr. True. This world is a very strange, fascinating and sometimes lethal place. Great Work Sir.

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Stumbled upon this channel yesterday evening . The quality of it, oh boy. Happy to see the number of new subscribers you've had in just one day. You deserve a ton more, and you will have them. Great stuff really.

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Yes I just stumbled across it yesterday myself. It is excellent

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Many thanks, Edward!

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Thank you so much, Mark. Fascinating case, narrated and recorded with care and quality !

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My pleasure! Thank you

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I am so pleased that I found these videos. It's a pleasure to listen to an intelligent well researched story. The story of Ronald True was particularly interesting, disturbing, and thought provoking. It shows that real life is often more complicated than fiction.

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Many thanks indeed, Brian!

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I'm now subsribed. Please keep up this good work. Obscure historic crimes; well researched, written and so amazingly narrated.... who wouldn't enjoy this?

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Thank you, David - I'm glad you like them and appreciate your comment!

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Marvelous story masterfully told as always. This channel is truly fascinating.

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Thank you kindly!

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I’ve been waiting for so long for the next upload!

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Thank you!

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Your voice is amazing to me. I am fascinated with this series of videos. Your research and commentary are terrific 👍🏽

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Thank you, Michele - I'm delighted they appeal to you and you are most kind to say so.

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This is the first video of yours I’ve seen. It was brilliant! You have a lovely voice. I love love love that you (appear to) use real photographs. That is fantastic. I’d much rather study at length an applicable photo than see a lot of rubbish. Thank you for quality work!

[@tedlongton1751]

Fascinating case. It's hard to know what to make of True - pathological liar? conman? delusional? paranoid? Some very strange wiring. I bet the psychiatrists at Broadmoor had a ball psycho-analysing him! Thanks for a great upload!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thanks Ted - I replied earlier but it seems to have disappeared for some reason... I believe at Broadmoor, True was an exemplary character!

[@halibut1249]

I replied to this vid two days ago and strangely my post disappeared also. I wondered if True had a posthumous hand in it. Of all the people chronicled by MJM in this series, True stands out as oddly content, happy with his lot, and easily adaptable. Even the glassless monocle seemed to spring from a sunny disposition. True was the insane court jester, class clown, and village idiot all rolled up into one. And his impish grin gave him a certain ironic comic persona, like life's all fun and games, until it isn't, but nobody informed True otherwise. He couldn't decipher between right and wrong, so maybe thought there was no wrong. Like the child whose reality is distorted and nobody gets hurt because in cartoons they don't get hurt.

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I recently found you and can’t get enough of your wonderful stories. Your research is impressive. I especially enjoy the actual photos and headlines added to the narration. Please keep up the great work!

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This is the second one I'm listening to. KZbin all of a sudden came up with this channel tonight. I can only echo the comments I read so far. You bring people to life with the pictures of those times, and with the way you write about all those who are involved. Well done sir, thank you.

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I’m so pleased I stumbled across this channel. Mark eloquently details these old and forgotten cases. Together with exceptional poignant art and photos from the day makes for brilliant viewing for those of us who are interested in crime, the mind and the criminal proceedings thereafter.

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Thank you, Jane - I am pleased you like it.

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Discovered this channel today and love it! You take your time to tell the story which is rare in these days and have an amazing voice. Thank you!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much, Carina - it's kind of you to say so!

[@jillkursner6494]

Cracking....Love all these sad tales.

[@fizzao1342]

I have always thought True’s reprieve was a bad joke. Another case of “Who you know”. Poor Olive!

[@PhilJonesIII]

Nope, the Home Secretary was obliged to intervene, no matter who.

[@lynnrobinson8885]

I am so pleased to find your channel. I, like some others have already commented, enjoy the fact that there is no accompanying music that can often be distractive. You have a perfectly melodious voice suited to your presentations. I am so impressed with the proofs of information by pictures and drawings, and even other comments that allow the information you provide help prove the narrative and help support your interpretation. Well done, and thank you for sharing it this way. May I ask if you are the same Mark Maguire who has drawn the really expressive pictures that accompanied the story you did of the Regicide of King George V? The material was arranged very well, along with proofs of story-lines, from actual photos and the actions and/or inactions around their lives. I hope you have many more to acquaint ourselves with. Thank you so much! 🙂

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Aw that is very kind - thank you very much, Lynn! Yes, I am the same Mark John Maguire who did Murder of KG V. :)

[@jamesfaz493]

Great video I am sharing your channel in my true crime Facebook feed great content

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you James - very generous of you!

[@jamesfaz493]

Spreading the word keeps the content coming circle of KZbin

[@lynnlynn983]

This has got to be the best youtube channel I have found in years. I am obsessed! Not in a creepy murder way. ;) I just love your extensive analysis! Really great job!

[@alastairsmith1096]

This Channel is a must. Really good in every way. Well researched, very interesting subject matters, brilliant writing and narration. Quality.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

I'm glad you like it - thank you very much, Alastair!

[@Amazoniel]

This is one of the best documentary series I have ever watched. (So different from the others concerning sound and CGI, special effects and such). The narrators voice is excellent. This is perfect to watch on any day. Unfortunately I have arrived at the last one. I hope there will be more made. I subscribed to not miss it. Thank you so much for your effort. This was a real treat!!!

[@musicurio]

Excellent account of a very sad story. Thoughtful and enlightening as to the times in which the events took place. Thank you.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks - I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@judeinLA.]

This would make a great film about historical mental health issues. Thanks for sharing ✨

[@amymac8998]

I only discovered your page a few days ago and I'm hooked! You're a wonderful narrator and your videos are fascinating. Thank you from your newest fan 😊

[@timothyscott9242]

Just found your work here! It is brilliant and have enjoyed every one so far!

[@SparkleKnits]

I found this channel a few days ago and have been binge watching every episode. I love true crime, but so many channels focus on modern cases while ignoring these older ones. I discovered true crime as a child through the Jack the Ripper and Lizzie Borden cases, so these "vintage" cases are my favorites. Thank you so much for such a wonderful channel!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

I'm delighted you like it, Aimee - thank you!

[@BothTeamsPlayedHard]

“...brought this to an end before -it might be said, it could get off the ground.” MJM , you’re a boss

[@amandav6217]

One of the best channels on KZbin in my opinion. I have saved up several episodes to have a 'box set' binge over the weekend. Thanks so much for keeping me so wonderfully entertained 😊

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

You are very kind to say so - thank you!

[@cheralynnemckee6228]

I have watched your channel over and over since I discovered it keep up the good work thanks

[@cricket8438]

Such a bizarre ne’er-do-well. Thank you so much for the story! So well researched and extremely well told. I am a huge fan!

[@infernafirestein]

I’ve just discovered this channel. Love it! I’m now binge-watching all the uploads. Cheers from Canada!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Michelle - I'm glad they appeal to you. Greetings from South Wales!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

@Andrew Phillips Hi Andrew, many good wishes to you from South Wales!

[@itakelly8150]

I'm so glad I've found another quality channel on KZbin. Thank you.

[@andrewirvine3435]

Superb work on every level!! .. and what a voice for narration.. they just fly by too quick!! Many thanks greatly appreciate your work on all these.. and i hope there are lots more to come! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@victrola2007]

In addition to the wonderful research of lesser known but no less fascinating cases, beautifully written essays and gorge narration it is wonderful to have monetary adjustment to current amounts. It helps enormously in putting things in perspective yet many crime channels do not. What a marvelous channel!

[@cynthiaweber8486]

As always, beautifully done. Thank you.

[@TexasNightRider]

Outstanding video. Now that I've discovered your channel I'm going to have to binge watch your other videos. Thank you.

[@MargaretHillsdeZ]

That was fascinating! Beautifully presented. Thank you.

[@catherinejohnson2235]

LOVE your series!!! No background music, just the facts. Please continue to make them. I am hooked, and have told my friends this is the best thing on KZbin.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you for such a delightful comment, Catherine!

[@KaitlynnUK]

Just binged on all your episodes and like them all, you have a wonderful voice and way of enunciation.

[@leno4920]

Another cracking episode . A brilliantly presented perspective. Thanks.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks indeed, Leno!

[@trevorcox3669]

One of the best videos I have seen and heard, clear precise English and tome modulation

[@jenagro9282]

Such a lovely, and eloquent narration. A gentleman telling a really " ungentlemanly" tale. It really adds something to it!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Jen!

[@thetrojanhorse.1320]

Thanks for posting this. It was so enjoyable. I was mesmerised by the detail and the analysis. It was a stimulating way to make my coffee in the morning while listening to this .

[@williamlovell132]

Very well researched and presented. Hope to see many more.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks, William,