Whispers of Wickedness

Julia Virdee

A Victorian true crime podcast that tells the story of the forgotten criminals, villains and rogues that you won't hear anywhere else.

  1. Mar 24

    Bodelia Knockton

    Teenage rebelion is nothing new. Hear the story of Bodelia Knockton, who by the age of 21 had served over 40 sentences for drunk and disorderly, assault, criminal damage and theft.

    33 min
  2. Sidney Green

    Feb 17

    Sidney Green

    Sidney was very good at what he did. He could produce a bottle of 'first rate' spirit that the public could afford. The only catch, it was illegal.

    21 min

  3. Jan 27

    Annie Leeson

    At the time the nation was gripped by the murder of Mr Briggs on a London train another murder shocked the community of Buckingham when 17 year old Annie Neeson was attacked in the middle of the street.

    18 min

  4. Jan 1

    Snippet of Wickedness. John Wheeler

    New Years Eve 1875 did not go as John Wheeler planned when he was held at gunpoint on his way home just outside Guildford. A bitesized look at Victorian crime.

    5 min

  5. 12/23/2025

    The Tale of Effie Burgin

    Effie Jane Burgin could have never known the danger she was in when she called as usual at the home of her aunt and uncle in Wellington Street on her evening off. There was no question of who ended Effie's life, or how, the only question was,, was it murder?

    33 min

  6. 11/04/2025

    The Three Wives of John Carter

    John Carter had a string of bad luck when it came to his wives. The first died following a fall down stairs, the second disappeared, ran off with another man, and the third also left unexpectedly after just a few months. Was there more to it?

    27 min
  7. The Norwich Murder

    10/07/2025

    The Norwich Murder

    In the summer of 1851 Charles Johnson was walking his dog on the outskirts of Norwich when it came bounding out of the hedge carrying something in its mouth and ran off back home. When Charles caught up with him the dog presented him with his prize, a human hand. Advisory - This episode contains graphic descriptions.

    25 min

  8. 09/23/2025

    The New Cross Mystery

    August 1st 1869 the bodies of Emma Townsend and William De la Motte are found together at the ladies lodgings in New Cross, the day before she is due to depart with her husband and children for America. Is it murder? Is it suicide? What will the investigation uncover?

    43 min
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About

A Victorian true crime podcast that tells the story of the forgotten criminals, villains and rogues that you won't hear anywhere else.

Information

  • Creator
    Julia Virdee
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Whispers of Wickedness