After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal

The Murders That Shocked Georgian London

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Oct 16, 2023
In 1733, Sarah Malcolm, a laundress, shocked Georgian London when accused of murdering three women as they slept. Her sensational trial highlighted class tensions and media sensationalism, portraying her as both a criminal and a victim of societal norms. The fascination surrounding her case peaked with her portrait by Hogarth while she awaited execution. The chilling atmosphere of hanging day and the emotional turmoil faced by condemned individuals reveal the darker side of 18th-century justice and the public's obsession with crime.
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Discovery of Sarah Malcolm's Story

  • Anthony Delaney discovered a portrait of Sarah Malcolm by William Hogarth.
  • This sparked his interest in her story and the murders she was accused of.
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The Grim Discovery

  • Three women were found dead in Mrs. Duncombe's London lodgings: Mrs. Duncombe, Mrs. Harrison, and Anne Price.
  • Visitors discovered the bodies after being unable to gain access to the locked house.
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Sarah Malcolm Becomes a Suspect

  • Suspicion fell upon Sarah Malcolm, an Irish laundress who had access to the victims' homes.
  • Bloodstained linen and a silver tankard were found in her lodgings, leading to her arrest.
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