The Real Dick Turpin
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal
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Unraveling Dick Turpin's Capture
This chapter explores the complexities surrounding the capture of Dick Turpin, touching on his involvement in thefts and evasion of capture, the blurred lines between truth and myth in his story, and speculations about his possible escape to the Netherlands. It delves into the lack of loyalty among criminals, the central role of horses in his narrative, and the challenges in establishing the truth behind his criminal activities, particularly focusing on a horse theft incident involving Thomas Creasy in Welton in March 1739.
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