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The Ardlamont Mystery: Murder, Money, and the Missing ManNews of the Times | Episode 579 | 1893 Scotland, 1893 — A young aristocrat lies dead on a hunting estate. His tutor claims it was a tragic accident. But as investigators dig deeper, a tangled web of insurance policies, disappearing witnesses, and suspicious identities begins to unravel.? Who was the enigmatic "Edward Scott"?? Why was a life insurance policy taken out just days before the death?? And what did the famed Dr Joseph Bell — the real-life inspiration for Sherlock Holmes — conclude when he examined the evidence?In this gripping tale of privilege, planning, and misdirection, we uncover the true story behind one of the most mysterious deaths of the Victorian age — and the courtroom drama that followed.? Featuring:Greedy tutorsVanishing witnessesAn inheritance at stakeAnd the curious forensic mind of Dr Bell…? Did justice prevail — or did a killer walk free?? Further Particulars: The Ghost Rabbit That Shoots BackAnd finally — as a curious footnote to our tale of hunting and misadventure — we bring you a moonlit story from Cornwall involving a haunted churchyard, a full pub, and a white rabbit that absolutely refuses to be shot.One poor soul tried.He lost.To a rabbit.True story. Victorian weirdness at its finest.?Hosted by Robin Coles? New episodes: Monday, Wednesday & Friday ?? Long-form historical crime compilations: Final Sunday of every month ? Related cases from the archive: 1896: The Murder of Emma Hunt: Cold Case or Victorian Injustice? | EP514 https://youtu.be/WHgRw1RSC9w1893: The Inheritance Scandal of Lady Gooch: Fake Pregnancy, Stolen Baby, and a £3.8 Million Estate | EP533 https://youtu.be/t59vycUkFP0?? Support Independent History If you enjoy our ad-free, archive-based storytelling, help us keep the lantern lit: ? **Patreon** – Full archive, early access, bonus compilations (and it keeps us independent): https://www.patreon.com/NewsOfTheTimesHistoricalCrime ? Prefer a one-off thank-you? We LOVE a posh coffee indulgence! We tip our top hats: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd? About the Channel We’re an independent team of historical researchers and narrators specialising in 18th to early 20th century British true crime Hear about our ad-free archive on Patreon – 650+ episodes and counting! ? https://www.patreon.com/c/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime Fancy a chuckle between corpses? Discover our first lovingly illustrated volume of wildly unreliable memoirs. Grab it here: https://ko-fi.com/s/b406f
