The Shocking Case of Fred & Marie Manning: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Murder

Discover the haunting true crime story of Marie & Frederick Manning and the murder of Patrick O'Connor in Victorian England. This gripping tale of betrayal, scandal, and murder captivated the public's imagination, becoming a sensation that continues to intrigue crime enthusiasts and historians to this day.
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00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Marie's Early Life
04:20 - Fred and Marie's relationship
08:23 - The Murder
15:45 - Trial and Punishment

[@NickPenlee]

I should add that, as many bookworms will know, Charles Dickens later based the character Mademoiselle Hortense from his novel "Bleak House" on Mrs. Manning. At her execution Manning wore black satin which effectively caused a fashion decline in the material for 3 decades.

[@117Pinkyflower]

Paul has a striking look with his accent and tweed. I love to listen to him tell his historical stories.

[@cumcumcum148]

He looks like a grandpa, that tells you stories. I heard his accent and was instantly captivated

[@maramarxx2431]

Yes. Any drink in the set, out there, would sell automatically.

[@cosmosadorabilis7677]

His letter to her was really cold. I really never thought of " 'til death do us part" as "not a single second after that though".

[@Sevenpuddingsx]

Is it bad that, after all the hard work you all put into making an amazing video, my fave part is still when Paul says "we'll be back with another story to make you say 'well, I never'"? 😂 Great job yet again!

[@jldisme]

My fav. too

[@loannemartin6103]

Thanks for presenting some of histories less reputable stories. Your personality makes*em worth listening to. Has anyone escorted you to the powder room lately? Kudos to you😊

[@maramarxx2431]

Very well done. Tv Quality (the original)

[@violetfemme411]

Makes me smile every single time 🥰 💜

[@Yapciyen.Kiwani]

Not at all!!! ❤ I could bet almost all of us feel the same! That phrase! This channel name! 💯!!!!!

[@gbpg2016]

It’s amazing people were brought to justice back then with the lack of technology. It’s also amazing that almost every single one has the jury coming back with the verdict in less than 60 mins.

[@lisadavis9535]

That's because they never had to try and understand the technical evidence that is offered these days (DNA, chemical analysis, etc.)

[@U.F.O_0908]

Your videos of intrigue, mystery and murder are the best company on rainy nights. I've been enjoying them ever since I discovered the channel. Thank you, Sir.

[@Sarah_270]

@My Cancer Vlog probably best put this comment into the comments section rather than tagging on to someone else's reply? It will reach more people. All the very best to you xx

[@pimpozza]

​@My Cancer Vlog Wishing you all the best 🤗👊

[@kimberlypatton205]

This is what greed, lies, deception and an evil conniving heart will eventually lead to… nothing good! Another great one, Paul and gang! Thanks!

[@deniseleplatt1616]

She certainly didn't lack any self confidence. So sure she wouldn't get caught. Thank you for another great story.

[@maddieb.4282]

Well not a lot of women were arrested for murder back then, and it’s not like they had modern forensics…. If she’d done a little better it was astoundingly easy to get away with murder back then lol

[@pimpozza]

He's here! Our favourite Scotsman.. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I hit like even before listening.. 🤗🙋🏻‍♀️

[@pimpozza]

"An unscrupulous scribbler" 😄

[@WVgirl1959]

Me too. ❤

[@Thepreacher1960]

You are an amazing storyteller

[@pimpozza]

Agreed 👍

[@pimpozza]

*CONGRATULATIONS* on 300k subs, Paul.. so deserved 👏🍾🥂🥳🎉💕

[@WellINever]

Thank you, Pimpozza! We appreciate all the support 🙏☺

[@maramarxx2431]

​@@WellINever You must sponsor something to drink with You. You're enticing!

[@carlstevens4981]

Excellent story. Told so well too, you've a great voice for this sort of thing. New subscriber here, 👍

[@ruthstevens8805]

You're always the most enjoyable presenter i watch. Thank you.

[@miadodson1938]

Makes me wonder how many old houses or properties from way back in history have bodies buried under them which people know nothing about....I used to live in a house in Wiltshire which was built in 1805....glad I wasn't aware of people being buried under the floors in properties back then 😨😱

[@SheriCrystal]

You are my favorite KZbinr and I love the way you tell the stories,I even got my husband to watch you and he loves your storytelling as well!

[@dailyllamagirl2448]

I've got my wool shawl over my shoulders with some hot earl grey tea on a rainy night here, i look forward to all of these videos so much, truly amazing work you do! thank you!🍜💓

[@SquintyBubbles]

Thank you! I've been looking for a good reason to knit myself a good woolen shawl. I've been mulling it over for years. Now to choose the yarn... 🧶

[@jpendowski7503]

Your elegant delivery, Paul, makes these gruesome tales worth a listen.

[@thejudgmentalcat]

For some reason I'll always remember this as the Kitchen Tiles Murder 😮 Thank you Paul and congratulations on 300k subs 🎉

[@addie_is_me]

I am surprised they kissed since each had not taken the opportunity to save the other from the noose. Is there a single social atrocity Charles Dickens, in his lifetime, did not observe personally? He needed a nice hobby. TY you team, thank you, Paul. 💚

[@pimpozza]

My thoughts exactly, Addie! 😮 They kissed and embraced.. (Lol, Dickens needed a nice hobby.. 🤣🤣)

[@janetpendlebury6808]

He had a wife and a mistress and wrote numerous books, doubt he had time for hobbies!!

[@addie_is_me]

@@janetpendlebury6808 I was kidding, but I didn’t know about the mistress.

[@addie_is_me]

@@janetpendlebury6808 He was busy. Good point lol

[@kerrieohanlon2663]

Technically he did have a hobby, attending high profile executions lol 😁

[@Courier_Jackalope]

You're such an amazing storyteller! When I have down time, this is easily my favorite channel to listen to while playing some Fallout. Thanks for the great content ♥️

[@fernandmathurin2720]

Good day Paul listening from saint Lucia as always on another hot day have yourself a blessed day hope everyone is safe and well

[@meghanphillips3495]

Paul, you are a charming and delightful presence here on KZbin. Congratulations on 300,000 subs!

[@ann7882]

Oh, I love you on location!! Great story.

[@Spyderredtoo]

Mr. Brodie does such an excellent job of research on interesting topics and gives superb narration as well.

[@KDbbasm]

My first time watching. What a delight. I enjoyed the production; no small effort. I assume you've been involved in acting. I look so forward to making up for lost time and watching your archive. Oh, and let it be said, "There is no accent on earth as rich and wonderful as a fine Scotsman's"

[@sandrafrancis3631]

I was interested in this story as I grew up in Bermondsey in the 1950's and 1960's....but , well I never ...heard this story before. Bermondsey is a very old part of London and I'm sure there are many more shocking stories from in and around this part of London. Thanks for telling the story.

[@iTsEfFiNsTePhh]

What's always blown my mind about this case is that instead of killing the worse and easier target (Fred) Marie decided to kill Patrick who going by what I know genuinely cared about her, was successful, could give her the life she wanted, and would be missed whereas Fred was a dead beat, alcoholic, lied to win her over, couldn't provide the life she wanted, didn't seem to care about her, and wouldn't be missed. Like i'm not saying anyone should've been killed because they shouldn't of been it's evil no matter what and so are Marie and Fred but logically it would've made MUCH more sense to kill the husband 🤷🏻‍♀️ He was an alcoholic, unhealthy, and had nothing going on at the time no one would miss him so it'd be easy to do without alerting anyone and even if you did you could suffocate him basically do something that doesn't leave marks and then play it off as it being due to his drinking and poor health whereas Patrick is the worst kind of target- I watch too many crime shows 💀

[@MsOpium]

Just the typical girl choosing the trash guy and blowing off the nice one

[@potatohorse8304]

nah its more likely she considered doing away with either one depending on whose death she stood to benefit from more...id wager patrick didnt really "love" her, she was just available to him.. in the first place he didnt care enough to marry her even though he was her first choice. looks to me he was only using her as a booty call before and after her marriage to fred, marie might have realized this belatedly and resented him more. just my own speculation haha

[@gokuxsephiroth4505]

@@MsOpium Lmao, blowing off the nice one who had made his fortune through corruption, extortion and fraud, yeah? They were all as trash as each other - Patrick was just a little richer is all

[@MsOpium]

@@gokuxsephiroth4505 well obviously he wasn’t nice nice but the nice on in the story in a way haha

[@mackenziedesire7515]

@@MsOpium Indeed. What woman hasn't murdered a nice guy or two to get/stay with an asshole?

[@kimhohlmayer7018]

I must now commit to my memory the words, “Unscrupulous scribbler.” Wonderful!

[@maramarxx2431]

Yes, so good. He started off selling others

[@zombiechicken7114]

Love your style and storytelling. Just to hear you say frippery is wonderful! Thank you for another fascinating and well presented case with fabulous on site atmosphere.

[@markfrankenberry2440]

Awesome video! Always interesting and captivating content, keep up the great work!!

[@garybrockwell2031]

Battersea boy says "WELL I NEVER" Thanks mate LONDON'S LOVIN IT 😍🤩🇬🇧

[@garybrockwell2031]

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[@l.palmer6747]

Been binging since I subscribed last night. So good. Noticed the background of your blue end screen is duplicate of wallpaper in your studio. Fun. Looking forward to many more episodes.

[@MrsJHarrington]

A very intriguing story Mr. Brodie, I enjoy your videos. You are a master storyteller!

[@mistyeyes9311]

I love learning while I work. Thank you!!

[@opybrook7766]

What a grand speaker you are, good sir. I could enjoy very much listening to you tell any story for hours😊.

[@Claytone-Records]

Wow, a shoe tree. I was thinking they were something else. Excellent video as always.

[@brianedwards7142]

The Bermondsey Horror sounds like the title of a Hammer films movie starring Christopher Lee and Flora Robson based on a story by H.P. Lovecraft.

[@josephinecatherinemusso1125]

Hello so look forward to your stories , i also like your voice it really suits these stories. Thanks

[@cindysaroya1251]

Tweeds, tattersall shirt, foulard ascot - Mr. Brodie's classic clothes are a delight to see, particularly being worn in their perfect on-location settings by an excellent story teller speaking in that lovely burr.

[@eatiegourmet1015]

Haha! As I explained to someone about a year ago, who had griped about a mutual friend wearing a tattersall shirt, "Tattersall is not just 'making a comeback. If anyone was paying attention, it has never gone away." Classic.

[@eatiegourmet1015]

(But that reminds me ... what has become of corduroy?)

[@cindysaroya1251]

@@eatiegourmet1015 It's still with us as far as I know! The Land's End catalog usually has a nice selection of colored corduroy pants every fall. The even have some soft, stretchy, knit corduroy things that wash well and hold up nicely.

[@maramarxx2431]

Suits the place I sometimes think people must be delighted to see You. I'd love to

[@Ms.HarmonyJ]

Hey Paul and We'll I never crew I really enjoy your videos this one was wow but people do crazy things for love but wow

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thank you.

[@leanneblake4248]

Thanks Paul 😘🤍 Brilliant as always .

[@robertmcharg6904]

Absolutely brilliant story telling, what part of Scotland are you from, I am guessing Ayrshire way, 🤔

[@dalestaley5637]

You set an engaging setting. You make me feel "in character" as I listen. Thank you again for a wonderful story, told beautifully.

[@gingerray2834]

Thank you for letting us watch your shows!

[@KarenStrohmeyer-zs5dn]

You are a great story teller you have a voice that is sooooo soft and soothing. Love li listening to you. Thank you

[@renee1961]

Congratulations 🎆🎊🎈🎇🎉 on hitting 300,000!

[@marykrueger6039]

Another fascinating story. Thank you sir.

[@derekstocker6661]

As usual, excellent tale and very well presented, I love these old cases, so much atmosphere and history. Thanks for these brilliant tales.

[@jon9021]

Another splendid episode.

[@traceytaft6101]

Yes, your voice, demeanor, the story telling is very compelling.... Yet, this is only the 2nd video ive actually watched... Well done our chap...!! And of course, 😮

[@traceytaft6101]

Yep, now of course, im intrigued... Yes, ive subscribed of course... Take care. Best wishes ❤

[@urmedusa84]

I would love to see one on Sylvia Plath. GREAT SHOW

[@MasqueradingDragon]

Absolutely fantastic job!

[@iTsEfFiNsTePhh]

Love your channel, huge fan 💕😊

[@lorrainedalgleish7616]

This is the most detailed account of the Maria Manning case I've ever come across. Wouldn't expect anything less from Mr Brodie. Is " our favourite scotsman" going to introduce the laddies and lassies to Scotland's own bogey man Old Tap - Tap, Thomas Weir ???

[@maddieb.4282]

Read the book Invention of Murder, it’s about 600+ pages but this case is highlighted within it and is far more detailed than this video just because she references a ton of primary and contemporary sources and delves into how this case was covered in the media and how it influenced art and writing for decades afterwards. She also delves deeply into the trials. A short video, by virtue of only having a few pages worth of script, necessarily must cut SOME things out. This is a great introduction though

[@renee1961]

Good evening 🌌🌆, and Thank You! I enjoy your videos, and listening to you!

[@maramarxx2431]

The drawings are excellent

[@mark120964]

Hi, just found your channel, absolutely love it, hope you keep up the good work Mark

[@davidroddick91]

They kissed and embraced, in spite of the fact that each was willing to throw the other under the bus to save their own skins.

[@nicolew4877]

Only just discovered your channel, what an absolute treat.

[@nickolettepusey8543]

Always love listening to your storytelling❤. It's always so detailed and well researched.

[@Jkk55]

Thank you another great story! I love your channel well done 👏👏👏

[@bruniabraincrumbs2211]

I think I heard the theme of Leap in the Dark in the background music and was delighted. Such a quality production 👏 thank you for hard work.

[@FatherMcKenzie66]

Man I love your videos

[@Sarah_270]

Oh so waiting for your videos, I'm saving them up for my days off , thank you Paul 😊 x

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

Congratulations, Paul on 300,000. I very much like your stories, thank you!

[@Jaxissupergay77]

Jolly good show!

[@michelecrutchfield6885]

Love your show , Thanks you !!❤❤❤

[@moondancer4660]

I keep listening to this but I have yet to figure it out LOL!😂😂

[@todayisgonnabeACE]

Absolutely LOVE this channel! Started off getting me through the dragging night shifts, and now, has turned fantastically into looking out for and watching most days. Excellent.

[@peterpedro7662]

Very interesting 👏

[@lindaloe]

As Always A Terrific And Interesting Story,Paul! Linda From 🇺🇸 America!!

[@mauricedavis2160]

Excellent retelling of a case I knew little about Sir, thank you!!!🙏👌🦉❣️

[@saffycatamos]

Congratulations on 300K subscriptions! Another great video today !

[@blueneeson9888]

Thanks a Brilliant Story From Blue

[@Dovietail]

I take it seriously when, in your closing, you admonish us to take care. I think about it, and I DO take care. The world can sure be an interestingly dangerous place!

[@ABeautfulMess]

Always great 👍

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

You’re the best Paul! What an odd story this was. Thank you for all you do & keep those awesome videos coming! Blessings to you!! ❤️✝️

[@annmarie8414]

Great job on video

[@yvonnesosa1040]

I love it when Paul loses his composure and starts to be tickled by something he says about something ridiculous he just read! He is a classic gentleman! Could listen to him for hours and I do!

[@nancywindbigler6434]

I love listening to you and enjoy your stories!! Thank you!

[@jeffcolorado]

Excellent tale, but I want to know about the shoes in the tree as well.

[@Charlotte66666]

Always look forwards to a new upload, thank you so much ❤

[@elora.2.x]

Fantastic episode ❤

[@lisasmith742]

I am hooked just on the voice and appearance of the narrative❤

[@CatCmdr]

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[@susanmcgee5877]

Love your voice!

[@poponachtschnecke]

The video from in the field reminded me of Eric Idle

[@walkthroughhistorywithme9857]

Amazing, subscribed.

[@einienj3281]

Love these videos, Thank You ❤

[@justshanni8506]

I love Paul Brodie, such a charming fellow. I'll never get tired of listening to his stories. They're always so engaging and well told. 😊

[@peterturner905]

Just came across one of your posts for the first time recently, usually i dont subscribe to channels like this but you are much better than the younger, less life-experienced channel owners. I prefer older storytellers, no gen z's preferably.

[@donnadunlop7853]

Thankyou 💛 💛

[@jessicaellina3878]

The usual outcome of a love triangle! Nothing changes...human nature remains the same. Wonderful narration of an intriguing tale!

[@lizardspoint]

Thank you for doing this, so interesting.

[@patriciariley963]

Wonderfully done once again 😊 love listening to you

[@Danimeows]

I love both the story and your accent.

[@mlewis8579]

Love this channel !

[@TheWiseowleyes]

I always listen to your videos with the sound volume set for on, instead of CC; you have a such a great talent for narration.

[@MushroomMayhem]

Oh hey, I'm early!! Yay, great way to start my morning!

[@lisadavis9535]

I just came across your channel, and I love your story telling (though I confess I wish there weren't so many of these stories to tell). I am writing a historical novel about the early 19th century England, and there is a murderous woman in it. Listening to your stories is a great resource into that time period. Thank you!