The Murder of Emma Keyse: John Babbacombe Lee, 1884, by Mark John Maguire

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

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[@carolgriffin8950]

Just love your videos can't get enough of them

[@Glamrockqueen]

I can't be the only one who clicks 'like' before she's even opened the video?! Look forward to the book Mark. No doubt I shall read it in 'your voice'. x

[@Libbathegreat]

Would be great if he read an audible version as well, though I know that is LOADS of work.

[@lisaalane7694]

You are not!

[@jewell92]

YANA, You are not alone. I do it, also.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much!

[@alicemurphy8111]

No, you are definitely not alone. I click the “like” button as soon as I open it. Mr Macguire is currently my absolute favorite KZbinr. I love his voice.

[@RSEFX]

An episode of the early tv series ONE STEP BEYOND deals with a man who couldn't be hanged, who, due to current law at the time, wound up being released. He began to think he couldn't be killed since someone later tried to shoot him, but the gun failed. Supposedly based on a true story. Thanks for the posting, so well done (as usual)!!

[@mickymantle3233]

Thank you Mark ! You're a real star & no one can narrate stories quite like you. Excellent.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Micky!

[@billkarmetsky4003]

Mr. Maguire's research and writing are exquisite; the recitation delicious! We are blessed to hear the English language written and spoken in all it's nuance and power. Maquire takes us on a fantastic journey leaving me wanting more at the close.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Ah - thank you, Bill - lovely to hear!

[@goldenguns2659]

I love your videos. Please keep doing these! I particularly love how you go back to cover crimes that happened long ago and are seldom discussed.

[@garrethgoodworth2494]

Congrats on your book!!! I adore your pre-1900/unheard of cases. Thank you so much for all you do.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thanks, Garreth - I am so glad you like them!

[@ludovica8221]

Just to show appreciation for the almost perfect grammar, pronunciation and enunciation which put this channel head and shoulders (and more) above other channels dealing with similar subjects

[@irishcoffeetruecrime]

Almost??? Who are you The Queen. 🙄 He is perfect in every way on how he tells his stories. 😉

[@ludovica8221]

@@irishcoffeetruecrime English teacher. . and yes, ALMOST perfect.

[@ramona7283]

Your podcast are in a class of their own. I always enjoy them thoroughly. My only complain is there's not more of them. I'm aware that there's a lot of research involved. Eagerly waiting for the next one.

[@brenmanock]

This guys narration and accent is quintessential for British crime noir story telling. Exquisitely done!!!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Bren! :)

[@lindaschubert5459]

I am enthralled with your presentations. Please continue to create these fascinating stories.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Linda - I will do!

[@madeleine8169]

I didn’t realise that so many of the drawings in your videos are your own! You’re a very talented man. It was lovely to see you so excited and relaxed at the start of the video, you’re really coming into your own! Congrats on the book, I will be buying a copy whenever it is available. Once again, great video, well researched, produced, and narrated,

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much, Madeleine! I must confess I have felt a little awkward in front of the camera, but it is getting easier! I will post something about the book later today - many thanks again for your kind words.

[@msmongooseable]

I'm absolutely thrilled at the idea of the book, cannot wait to get my hands on a copy! Well done, it looks brilliant!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much! I am going to post about it shortly!

[@kadinepowell1910]

Congratulations Mark!! You’ve got a lot of fans right here! I for one am a huge fan of yours and look forward to your book!! All the best!!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thanks so much, Kadine - coming very soon indeed!

[@CissyBrazil]

Mr Maguire, I think I speak for many others as well as myself…you are absolutely as fascinating as your stories. Thank you so much for your tireless research and narration.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

How kind of you to say so - than you, Cissy!

[@jeremypearson6852]

Very interesting. I don’t think twenty two years in prison in Victorian times would have been a cake walk. However, the fact that he deserted his wife and children tells you something about his character. He may have cheated the hangman, but not final judgment.

[@spiderlady1943]

This piece is an exemplar of allowing the facts and context of a horrible crime speak for themselves. Your mellow voice and delightful sketches gently draw us through the story and it is lovely that there is never intrusive music to distract the viewer. Thank you MJM. Good luck with your book - consider me first in a long queue of buyers:)

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much! I will post on the book very soon!

[@michaelwhite2823]

Oh so glad to listen to this! Make sure you do the audio book to your book! Magnificent voice. Thanks for the upload!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you! Will do - it will take a little longer for the augio book, but it will be done.

[@moominmay]

You have the most underrated channel on YT. The quality of your work is certainly not reflected by the current subscriber count. Well a last I can say I was here before you hit your first million mark 😊

[@irishcoffeetruecrime]

It's taken a massive leap since the last video. He was at 1.3 thousand for a long time, now over 30 thousand, hopefully it will keep jumping up like this.

[@moominmay]

@@irishcoffeetruecrime yes hopefully 😊

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much - I am delighted you have such confidence in me! :)

[@susanshepard699]

"Kate, his fiancee, was the splodge of jam in the semolina of his life." Practically Wodehousian 🤣

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Hahaha! Thank you, Susan - I'm glad you liked it!

[@primesspct2]

well put! lol

[@bassfixer]

Wodehousian! Yes indeed! 😄

[@marctempler3250]

Yes that is brilliant isn't it? In an earlier, more literate age, we would be talking about this gentleman as they once did about, oh Agatha Christie?

[@june5572]

Well researched and well presented. As always.

[@folkloreofbeing]

I've been spoiled today. So many of my subscriptions uploading on a Friday evening. What a treat. :)

[@zaygezunt]

Congratulations! Opening a proof copy for the first time - there is little to equal that rush of pride and excitement! I will be buying your book and, if it is half as erudite and well researched as your videos, I'll be happy. I didn't realise you do the drawings as well. You are what my mother (bless her) would call 'a Renaissance Man'.

[@stuartmenziesfarrant]

Me too, love his illustrations.

[@rdwwdr3520]

I'm always sad after watching, when an episode ends, just at the fact that it's over. That says a lot. Looking forward to the next, and to hearing more about your upcoming book.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you - I will post something about the book in a little while.

[@melissagray8138]

This channel is by far one of my favorites. I love the captivating elegance which these tragic stories are told. It is a combination of dark tragedy and art and that is quite an achievement.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much, Melissa!

[@carolinejohnson845]

Fascinating story. Ending was so unexpected. So well told, sir!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Caroline!

[@stephpike3088]

Again superb. Thank you so much. What I appreciate a great deal is not just the bare bones of the account but the context, with its sociopolitical implications of the times . You are an unbelievably good storyteller. (Or should that be fact teller?!).

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much!

[@sandic3892]

I knew it was going to be a good day,when I received the notice of this video! I always look forward to them,and set a time aside to allow me to watch it uninterrupted! So well told and researched! A real professional job. Its a pleasure to watch your channel grow!Thank you again!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Sandi - that's a lovely comment!

[@celestenova777]

As always Mark an excellent narrated tale. Must take you some time putting this together with your attention to their personalities, motives and the scenes surrounding the murders - which are so thorough one can imagine being there and overlooking all the events! I love this sort of detail and cannot wait for your next story. Good luck with the book - looks fantastic, well done!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much, Celeste - yes, much work, but satisfying!

[@shirleyporter7608]

Absolutely fascinating - wonderful story brilliantly told - wonderful atmospheric voice

[@jenniferh7297]

Classic radio worthy voice 👌🏻

[@elig9346]

Right! His voice, he could recite the ABC'S and make it interesting. ha ha. Eli G

[@nellieroman3505]

I always look forward to your narratives. You do an excellent job in researching the story, facts, and aftermath.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks, Nellie.

[@cruisepaige]

You are so amazing! On the level of Alistair Cooke doing Masterpiece Theatre! Can’t wait to read your book!!!! Wait a second…you do the drawings and you’re sitting at the piano. Are you telling us you do the music, too!? Nooooo!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you so much - the piano music is certainly mine, but I make no special claim for the little piece I wrote for the series! It seems to work!

[@michellekozaczok8201]

Hello from Milwaukee, WI 🙋🏻‍♀️ I currently live 4 blocks (.2mi /.3km) away from 454 E. Holt Ave. My Mom grew up just down the road from 922 S. 10th but on 9th street. And my Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, and various other relatives/ancestors are buried at Forest Home Cemetery. What a small world. My ears perked up when you said Milwaukee, I almost dropped my phone when you read the address, LOL. 🙀 As always, thank you for another stellar narration of a perfectly written story!! ❤️

[@primesspct2]

Isn’t it a small world though!

[@irishcoffeetruecrime]

That is so cool 😎

[@jillniemczynski5517]

Hi neighbor!👋 I too live very close to Holt Ave. I grew up in Bay View. My family is buried at St. Adalbert's. What a small world! I'll be making a trip to Forest Home to visit Lee's grave as soon as this heat lets up!😩🔥 Take care & have a great day. ( Maybe we'll bump into each other at Piggly Wiggly!) 😂🐷

[@michellekozaczok8201]

@@jillniemczynski5517 Maybe neighbor 🤗🐷 This heat is brutal, been hiding in the AC since Friday.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Michelle!

[@calantha8020]

I am totally addicted to these!

[@jenniferh7297]

awes channel yes! a real 💎

[@sksksksl]

Fascinating story! Well researched, written and wonderfully presented, as always. Very interested in seeing your new book and the illustrations, though I'm also hoping you'll be offering an audiobook version of it, as well. Many thanks for this riveting presentation.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks - yes, I will do an audiobook of it too...but expect it to take several weeks...

[@stephaniesealy9375]

Another brilliant narration Mark! Thank you so much! I cannot imagine who 'dislikes' these essays. Each to their own I guess. I, for one, love them! More please! PS...I can't wait for the book release!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Stephanie - I will be posting a reading of chapter 1 of the book tonight, plus details of the book. Then I will return (promptly, I hope!) to another episode in the series.

[@stephaniesealy9375]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder Perfect!

[@fizzao1342]

Excited for the video but even more excited for the book! Congratulations, Mark!

[@pamd6532]

Another exceptional telling of a fascinating story. I hope to be able to buy your book soon!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Pam - I will post about the book this evening!

[@sinjinmonsoon9055]

Just brilliant. As always. Best channel on YT

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very kindly, Sinjin!

[@kathrynmast916]

Oh happy day, another presentation from my favorite presenter! I can’t wait to read your book.👍👍👍

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thanks Kathryn - I will post about this soon!

[@richane22]

You are a gifted story teller. Looking forward to your book, especially if you’re narrating an audio version! Love listening to your narrations.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Richane - I will do an audio version, but it will take me a little time! For now I have done a reading of chapter 1 of the book which I will post later today.

[@loisreese2692]

Mark, you have gifted us with another triumph. Thank you for all you do for us. Poor Miss Keyse. A deeply empathetic woman who did everything and more she could for this ungrateful young man only to be treated like a pile of rubbish. 😪😢

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Lois!

[@naailahashiq2828]

Yet again a great story shared with us. Thank you for your energy putting these stories together. I wish you every success with your book.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Many thanks, Naailah.

[@crazycc135]

Just got the notification for this new video! Can’t wait to watch. Thanks Mark!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Cay!

[@TheTesemeau]

Thank you Mark, you just keep getting better! It makes me so happy to see appreciation for your outstanding work growing month by month and remember, when the BBC comes knocking, that you've still got to do these videos for us...

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Hahaha! I have no intention of stopping - and thank you for the confidence!

[@tomsdottir]

I first learned about this case years ago when I was in my teens, listening to "Babbacome Lee" by Fairport Convention. I used to wonder who the song was about...

[@Libbathegreat]

It often seems that the more indulged a person is, the more let down they feel. I’ve witnessed that curious phenomenon at work many times, and your portrait of John Lee crystalizes it brilliantly. He must have resented Ms. Keyse’s goodly nature and charity towards him as much as the “constraints” he perceived her to impose on him. Your prose and storytelling are wondrous as always. Well worth the wait! I look forward to your next posting, and your book! I hope there’ll be no trouble in getting a copy to Greece! Many thanks!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you - I do hope you will be able to find a copy also. I will be posting about this shortly!

[@crescentmoonchild4031]

Can’t wait to get your book! Please let us know as soon as it’s available!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

I will post about it very soon, Debbie - thank you!

[@ohslimgoody]

OMG! WHAT A pleasant surprise! Now I shall listen. Be back to comment after I'm done listening.

[@sarahholland2600]

Such a total pleasure to find a new story from you. And a book to! Can't wait!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Sarah - I will post about the book some time this evening!

[@barbarajohnson3876]

Love this channel. I know it requires lot of research, but wish he posted more often

[@chrisw6164]

His videos are four times as long as Brief Case, so I can forgive if it takes much longer to upload new ones 👍

[@starrlara2599]

I’m very impressed that you do the illustrations too.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Starr - needs must when the devil drives! :)

[@starrlara2599]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder ☺️you’re welcome

[@stephaniesealy9375]

Excited! Saving this one for nightfall! Somehow adds to the ambience of the storyline!

[@deborahflint9571]

Saving this to watch later tonight with my feet up and a drink, happy times 😀

[@oftenrebellious5266]

Oh happy days. Thank you. A new video. Just what I needed to take my mind off bad new from doctor this week. Always enjoyable, interesting, insightful and well researched stories. ❤️

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Oh I am sorry to hear of this - I hope you will make a good recovery as soon as possible. Take care.

[@irishcoffeetruecrime]

Finally your sub number has taken a hop, skip and a jump. You deserve more and they will come. I love seeing how excited you are for having your actual book in hand. My aunt wrote a book and she said seeing the cover was the most exciting part. I'm so happy for you and I can't wait to hear more about it. Thank you for always acknowledging our comments but we know as the channel gets bigger it will be next to impossible and not expected.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

How thoughtful of you! I am struggling to reply, somewhat, to be honest - it takes me about 6 hours to get through a tranche of comments. I am happy to keep doing it for as long as it is possible!

[@kellydavis275]

Been looking forward to this for a month. Thank you!!!

[@lissalives1]

Oh, my goodness! I can’t stop listening to these accounts of intrigue and murder! Please, PLEASE keep making these videos. I don’t much like social media. It’s too political. I try to stay away, but your stories are addicting! When I turn on my computer or iPad, I search for true tales of the dark and mysterious. It’s history, after all. How else is a society to learn about past renowned cases unless you’re actually studying law? (Certainly not via television!). Keep up the excellent work, my friend! 😝♥️

[@mrsharmeyer8520]

Haven’t watched the main part of the video just yet but had to comment my congratulations on the book!! I’d very much enjoy reading it when available. You’re little grins while sharing your drawings is a great thing to see!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you - I will be posting about the book soon!

[@tonipugliese]

Cannot wait for tonight. Snuggled in my blankets listening to this new post. I am truly excited.

[@FiFi-wt9zj]

Me too

[@di4120]

Me three ! :)

[@Victoria_Watts89]

Happy to be 4

[@rwilson9759]

Do you think you might put this on audio CD with you as the narrator? It would be wonderful! Especially for those of us that are unable to read books anymore. Love you videos and am always excited when you publish one. Thanks!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you - yes, indeed, I plan to do an audio book - although it will take a little longer for this...

[@lgodwin120]

Love this as ever. Wait and wait for these to pop up

[@addie_is_me]

IKR

[@primesspct2]

Your videos always light up my day! So unlike any others on KZbin. May you have good success with your book!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you!

[@icescrew1]

Excellent ! Thank you. It saddens me that the entitlement John felt towards society, is something I'm encountering more these days, in young Men I try to employ.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Zay - you are most kind and I appreciate it!

[@nix1059]

looking forward to the book, the research and delivery of your talks is better than any other similar things i love it, absolutely fascinating

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you - you are very kind to say so, Nicola! I will post about the book very soon.

[@i.rankin6711]

Ah, new digest for us followers. A nice surprise for the weekend after a hefty week. Thank you again

[@patsmith9284]

WOW! What a story. Almost unbelievable, thank you for this excellent presentation. I love listening to your voice and well written stories.

[@lisaalane7694]

Im stuck all day in my kitchen all day and could not believe my luck when this video showed up.

[@tross8863]

Me too! I was getting ready to wash dishes and thought, I'll see what's on KZbin and listen while I work. 😊 I'm an hour late, but, I wouldn't have this to listen to if I hadn't been.

[@bettinabarry8423]

Well, I was just heading down to my kitchen when I just saw the post of a new episode. In my case I won't be able to view it until I am I am done in the kitchen! 😀 But I have to say I enjoy listening to Mark as a bedtime story. Hope you both enjoy the latest. Cheers

[@mrsharmeyer8520]

And I’ve decided I can put off heading to the kitchen a little longer in order to watch this

[@Frenchblue8]

@@mrsharmeyer8520 good thinking!

[@Frenchblue8]

I wasn't stuck as you say, but I certainly had things that had to be done in the kitchen and I did them while listening before reading these comments and absolutely just smiling. Have you ever spent hours in the kitchen and afterwards although all signs of mess are gone, you can't really remember what you accomplished specifically?

[@damienpepper2254]

Excellent as always, cheers Mark, appreciate your hard work and the quality of your output.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thanks, Damien!

[@Indyanna57]

Wow! Friday night and a new story from my favorite guy. All is right with the world ❤

[@FiFi-wt9zj]

Agree!

[@carolyns99]

Another wonderful, erudite, exposition. So interesting to hear your reconstruction from a psychological point of view. So often you hear people narrating such stories and making statements such as "why did x do this?" or " it makes no sense that x would do that" as if all human behaviours must be a perfectly logical progression of acts explicable to the onlooker. The human mind is complex and unpredictable thing and people operating under stress, delusion or distress quite often do the opposite of "logical". Your reconstruction perfectly illuminates Lee's growing resentment (unreasonable, certainly, but understandable in a flawed and self-centred human being), why he struck out in anger, how events spiralled out of his control and why he did things in the aftermath that seemed completely illogical and unreasonable. Quite brilliant. I don't know what murder your book is about but you have one guaranteed sale here.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much, Carolyn - I'm glad you like that aspect of them - it is what intrigues me most also! I shall post something about the book later today - it is called The Murder of Madame X - The Limeslade Mystery, 1929, by Mark John Maguire.

[@carolyns99]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder Looking forward to it.

[@claricemckee2170]

Sir, I don't know how you do it, but every single video of you is absolutely amazing. Your voice is brilliant, and you add dramatic flair in such a way that it adds to the story, but doesn't take away. Each case is thorough, and I appreciate your detail in legalese. This is amazing. I don't know why you don't have more subscribers, I can't wait to see you grow.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you so much, Clarice - it is a joy to hear such praise!

[@KaitlynnUK]

Thank you, Mark, for another wonderful episode.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Kaitlynn - I'm delighted you enjoyed it!

[@bassfixer]

Oh Mark.. a book! Will definitely order one.. I wonder if you'd be prepared to read the audiobook for audible.. that really would be a treat! Bravo sir.. you clearly have beautiful prose and I'm sure this will only be the start of things to come.. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 And is if that wasn't enough.. we get this case to enjoy over the weekend.. I hope your hard work and due diligence pay off in any way you wish.. always interesting entertaining and impeccable.. Thanks Mark. 👏🏻...👌🏻

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much, Irvine. Yes - I will do an audio book, but it will take just a little longer to complete. I have completed 2 chapters so far - and I am planning to do 2 chapters each week, if it is possible...

[@bassfixer]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder Terrific news Mark, Nobody could do it more justice, certainly looking forward to that! Bravo sir, well played...🤝🏻

[@karenfield9827]

Congratulations on the publication of your book. Love your channel.

[@thejudgmentalcat]

"She was the splodge of jam in the semolina of his life" A truer British phrase has never been spoken ❤ I had no idea, as a new subscriber, that you also sketched. I'm very interested in your book and will get a copy as soon as I can. I love your stories!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much! I will be posting on this soon!

[@roodhoor]

Yaaaaaaay, so glad you uploaded a new one! Thank you :)

[@fizzao1342]

That was one of your very best videos. Thank you.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

I'm glad you liked it - thank you, Fizza

[@paintbrushful]

Just discovered your channel. You are Amazing! Wonderful narratives in your beautiful voice. Your drawings and sketches are great, as well. Thank you !

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you so much 😀

[@isoscelesguitarworks5285]

Always enjoy the tone of these essays: factual reports with sprinklings of sarcasm and humor, yet never disingenuous. Compliments!

[@reneejones7807]

I now have a date for tonight! Can’t wait.

[@fiveYqueue]

Another highly entertaining tale from a bygone age. I especially like the way that you end each one with an account of what happened to the "cast of players" in these true-life tragedies.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

It fascinates me too, Bob - and I am quite frustrated when I cannot discover what became of them.

[@ohslimgoody]

Now I've listened this story was very very intriguing and interesting, I even watched it again while in bed on my tv. You out did yourself on this one fantabulous job just fantabulous, the lever not working still has me baffled unless someone tampered with it, only God knows. Again great job.

[@pabmusic1]

The generally accepted reason is that the wooden trapdoors had become damp and swelled a little. Then, when weight was placed on them they wouldn't drop - although the would if no weight was on them.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you - I am so glad you enjoyed it!

[@numerfiveofseven4102]

Happy day! And doubly excited to hear about your book.

[@francesroberts4925]

So glad to know you are back .... the best storyteller on any broadcasting medium ....thank you .....

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Ah - thank you so much, Frances!

[@reneejones7807]

You are simply my favorite person on the internet. Please keep at it!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you! Will do!

[@twinkle3026]

This gentleman has a great story telling style! I am always riveted to his episodes of this series, "They got away with murder" .... Many thanks to him, for putting all of this effort and research, into informing us all, of these terrible murders, of many years ago! xx

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much for your thoughtful appreciation, Twinkle!

[@roseprevost8081]

I'm looking forward to reading your new book, as your videos absolutely fascinate me.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Rose - I shall upload a video about the book soon.

[@bertsedgwick9828]

Oh please do an audiobook version of your paperback I would snap that up in a heartbeat

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

I will do one, Bert - but it will take a little time! I shall see if I can get one done by September.

[@bertsedgwick9828]

@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder That would be awesome and very much appreciated as I have poor vision.

[@robertalpy]

One upside to growing older and having a memory thats less reliable, is that I can listen to Mark's essays a second time and it's almost like the first time all over again.

[@beautifulcrazey7713]

I'm so glad your back. Your channel is a mental escape for me. I am a nurse and I'd have to say humans are the scariest thing I have ever come across. I hope you are well and look forward to more videos. We'll wishes everyone.

[@barbarajohnson3876]

This former nurse, ret psychiatrist concurs.

[@beautifulcrazey7713]

@@barbarajohnson3876 👋. I'm many years away from retirement, planned retirement, life is unpredictable. Hope you're well. I've always said when I'm tired of being a floor nurse maybe I'll teach. Idk, id have to go back to school though because I have an AA, an AS, and a BS, and it's my understanding you need a masters or bachelor to teach.

[@barbarajohnson3876]

At least a Bachelor's. We r retired in panama, since 2008, and loving it. Stay safe

[@susiefoxy8130]

Nurses love murder mysteries....well I do !

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much - I'm so glad you like it! I agree with you - humans are the scariest things - but they can also be the nicest things. We seem to have the widest spectrum between good and bad imaginable.

[@talmadge1926]

Congratulations. Another masterpiece of chilling narrative and fascinating twists. Perfect for a dark rainy night! "She was the splodge of jam in the semolina of his life"!!! I wonder how many others hit pause to absorb that phrase. I am 72 and up until that moment had completely forgotten the meaning of that delicious splodge in the otherwise beige tastelesness of the dreaded semolina pudding !!!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much. I remember school semolina all too well!

[@hopewilliams6110]

So happy to see u again ! Missed you !

[@CwasTB1]

So excited to watch these & please, keep us updated on your future sales links !

[@jenbrown2228]

Now my week end is complete! Thank you!

[@heathermacdonald7854]

It's a little embarrassing how much I look forward to these.

[@thejudgmentalcat]

Nothing to be embarrassed about. This is classy storytelling in the true-crime genre.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you - I am glad!

[@PeriLyons123]

How exciting..congratulations on the book! And your drawings are charming.. what a good hand you have. (As someone who is “hanging” in Tate Liverpool, etc, due to a fine artist ex husband, I claim a tiny bit of authority) This is an absolute masterpiece. Well played you! And kudos on the straight faced delivery, in the “Is he dead yet?” scene! I keep picturing Peter Cook as the vicar. May this be the first of many books. Your “Trollope meets “Beyond The Fringe”” style, is just delightful.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Well - you hang in the Tate, Liverpool?! Marvellous claim to fame! Thanks for your kind words, too - the event of the hanging was, to my mind, the blackest of black comedic scenes!

[@marianmorrisseyridiculous2900]

Thank you! Been waiting patiently, love your work

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you, Marian!

[@poshpetals6551]

John, you are the BEST storyteller, full stop.

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

Thank you very much, Joyce!

[@ahuddleston6512]

Wow! I'm definitely getting your book. I love your work!

[@TheyGotAwayWithMurder]

You are very kind - thank you: I will post about this very soon!