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Red Barn Murder


Leahzebelle

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I was just going through wikipedia and i saw this article, looks pretty interesting in my opinion! :o

The Red Barn Murder

The Red Barn Murder was a notorious murder committed in Suffolk, England, in 1827. A young woman, Maria Marten, was shot dead by her lover, William Corder, the son of the local squire. The two had arranged to meet at the Red Barn, a local landmark, before eloping to Ipswich. Maria was never heard from again. Corder fled the scene and although he sent Marten's family letters claiming she was in good health, her body was later discovered buried in the barn after her stepmother claimed to have dreamed about the murder.

Corder was tracked down in London, where he had married and started a new life. He was brought back to Suffolk, and, after a well-publicised trial, found guilty of murder. He was hanged in Bury St. Edmunds in 1828; a huge crowd witnessed Corder's execution. The story provoked numerous articles in the newspapers, and songs and plays. The village where the crime had taken place became a tourist attraction and the barn was stripped by souvenir hunters. The plays and ballads remained popular throughout the next century and continue to be performed today.

Whole article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Barn_Murder

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I seem to recall Maria's mother had dreams about her death,and that was how they came to find the body.It was even a movie back in the 1920s or 30s in England starring Todd Slaughter.He also played Sweeny Todd in a movie too.

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Very interesting indeed. Wonder what her mother thought when she realized her worst dreams came true. Not everyday someone gets a premonition like that.

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