About this episode

The episode discusses the violent murder of Martha Shedden in 1841 and the ensuing investigation filled with conflicting accounts.

The Horfield Horror Season: 7 Episode: 16 In 1841, Horfield was rocked by the violent murder of Martha Shedden, a crime that drew intense attention across the country. Suspicion fell on a young former servant, and the case quickly became tangled in conflicting witness accounts and uncertain evidence. As the investigation unfolded, it raised more questions than answers, leaving the truth of what happened that day deeply uncertain. CAST Charles Rudge - Guy Pass Alexander Sheddon - Steve Sheperd Mrs Rudge - Kate Kendell THIS PODCAST This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment and if you’d like to support the show with a donation, however small, you can go to Ko-Fi.com Some more great news for you, if you were interested in buying merchandise featuring the show’s logo, then pop over to Teepublic , you’ll find lots of things to choose from. So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other. CONTACT ME Email: info@backtracker.co.uk Facebook: @BackTrackerUK Instagram: @backtrackeruk Bluesky: @BackTrackerUK - SOURCES Gloucestershire, England…

Topics covered

• murder
• investigation
• 19th century crime
• witness accounts
• historical events

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