The Victorian Murder Files (2023)
Synopsis
Experts examine some of the Victorian era's most extraordinary and gruesome killings, exploring their similarities with those in today's news headlines.
Network
discovery+
Episodes
The Glasgow Poisoning
When police discover a young man's body in a Glasgow bedsit, their investigation reveals he died by arsenic poisoning. Was it murder or suicide?
The Whitechapel Tragedy
When a woman's head is found in a package, police must identity and the story of her life. The case reveals bigamy, betrayal and brutal murder.
The Babies in the Thames
A case delving into the exploitative world of baby-farming reveals a terrifying psychopath hiding behind the mask of a caring adoptive mother.
The Bermondsey Horror
A body is found under a kitchen floor, and the homeowners are on the run. After their arrest they have different stories about how the victim died.
The Lambeth Serial Killer
Two young women are poisoned by a mysterious man called Fred. Can the police track down this man in time to stop him killing again.
The Richmond Murderess
The discovery of a woman's brutalised body in the Thames causes public panic and takes the police on a twisting case of mistaken identity.
Cast
Details
Original Title
The Victorian Murder Files
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
