A Midsummer Murder: The Poisoning of Hubert Chevis, 1931
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- Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
- Hubert Chevis and his wife became ill shortly after eating partridge at their Surrey home on Midsummer's Eve, 1931. Lieutenant Chevis died the following day, and police uncovered a labyrinthine set of circumstances involving the main characters. Who sent the telegram to Chevis's parents just days after the murder, saying "Hooray Hooray Hooray"? Who was "the small man with the grey moustache"? And who was the "other woman", who held the key to the mystery? When all was said and done, the suspects were limited to just four people - and one of them got away with murder, because in spite of extensive inquiries by police, no-one was ever charged...
Mark John Maguire
They Got Away With Murder
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Your essays are wonderful to listen to. Especially on long cold New England nights. Thank you!
Absolutely fantastic to see you back Mark . It's Christmas again.
Yes it is!!!
Many thanks, Micky - I am delighted!
I'm sure I speak for hundreds when I say, "I've missed you!" As usual, however, you were worth the wait: the narrative, the voice, the rhythm, the scholarship--all of it, priceless. How can an "Essay Channel" be so thrilling it fires the imagination for days yet, so melodious it puts a forever insomniac to slumber through the night? I don't know, but it--and you--are awesome!
I agree!
Yes! Another masterpiece. I usually listen to the stories twice. First time for the story, and second time for the excellent delivery and scholarship!
@kckiper, a third time for the melodious tone--music by which to relax.
What a lovely comment - thank you so very much!
I absolutely agree! I listen to it a few times and still enjoy it every time.
You've been greatly missed Mark, on RUclips and Facebook. Thoroughly enjoyed this one, as I have all your essays (numerous times). Definitely worth the wait but it did seem such a long one. As always.......thank for your hard work in researching, writing, narrating and illustrating another wonderful essay. You are very much appreciated by so many people.❤
Nicely said! 😊
You are most welcome - and thank you very much Toni. I am touched!
"He [Chevis] liked married women, not his own, but he liked married women."
Oh, Bravo! *Bravo!* What a sensational story and narration. This has been a terrific way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Thank you, kindly.
What a terrific line.
You are most welcome - thank you!
Great to see you back Mark. Much as we love your content, most of us were concerned about your well being. It is a relief to see you alive and well. Now I will pour myself a glass and enjoy your film. Much love. Jackie x
I was also worried something had happened…. I was almost going to post on the Christmas episode to see if anyone knew what was going on or if channel changed etc. I was so excited to see my notification of a new video!
@jackie Sharp….so true, well said xx
I was also worried especially when this wretched pandemic still isn’t over. I’m so glad you are safe and back with us all. xx
Thank you very much, Jackie - all is well! I hope you are also - and I hope you enjoyed this essay!
Wonderful to have you back and with a consistently excellent story and delivery. Long may you reign :)
:) You are very kind, Gill: thank you!
Great to see you back! Now to pour myself a drink, settle back in my chair and allow myself to be transported back to the 1930s and the peculiar case of Lieutenant Chevis!
Thank you - I hope you liked it!
Hoooraayyy!!!! What a fantastic surprise! Congrats for getting back to this, I know how busy you've been this year. 👏👏👏 I'm really excited and I'm going to be settling down later on - lying on the sofa watching and listening to this. Thanks very much for all your hard work and efforts. Looking forward to the next book!!!! 😁😁😁❤
Are you related? Nepotism! 🤣❤️
@@nickmoranis2865 Yup! I am very proud to be Mark's sister. :)
You popped up in my notifications and went immediately to the top of my RUclips queue. You are such an amazing storyteller! Thank you for sharing your gift with us. 🤗
That's lovely - thank you, Kelly!
He’s back!!! Thank you for not forgetting about your RUclips family!!!😁💯
Never - thank you, Peter!
There's nothing like a triumphant return! How I've missed your turn of phrase, your humor and your humanity! Thank you for sharing your gifts with us 💗
What a blow to it must have been to realize that having it all would never be enough. I guess in this case it was at least enough to get her off the hook.
"People in those days had a keen sense of minding other people's business". Hahaha, a comfort indeed to be surrounded by such community-minded souls. Poison pen letters, hoax telegrams intruding on other people's tragedy. Just goes to show Twitter trolling is nothing new.
Many thanks - indeed, trolling seems to have a fine history!
Wonderful to have you back!!!!! You always bring excellence.
Thank you so much, David! 😀
Oh, how we’ve missed you! Welcome back, Mark ❤️
Thank you, Jo.
I've been worrying about you! Thank goodness you're back - you have been missed. Another fantastic video containing a fascinating story. Your crime coterie is ever faithful and eagerly awaits another book.
That's lovely - thank you, Zay!
Literally stopped what I was doing. Nothing is as important as you.
I wanted to say this.
I was driving home from work and was listening to something about Irish Pubs and saw this when I stopped at the store and changed it immediately!
Same here, I'm a contractor and I literally stopped wiring a new kitchen to watch 🤞
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He is that wonderful.
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I cannot remember what I was watching. It doesn't matter. I would drop anything. He is that cool drink of water on the hottest day.
What a joy! Brilliant deductions, superb research, sublime writing, unsurpassable narration... and let's not forget.... the SKETCHES!!!!
You are the Number 1 cold case sleuth on RUclips. I'm not sure there is a number 2 because nobody else does what you do - you're unique.
Thank you for all the time you put in to make these essays - I know how much hard work it is. :) ♥
Many thanks, Mel!
"thats my night sorted... Couldn't be happier. Thanks mate👍
You're welcome and thanks, John!
Hurray! My favorite gift! I have bought the "The Murder of Madame X", and can't wait to read it. Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents❤️
Oh that is wonderful! Thank you! I hope you will enjoy it as much as my videos - do let me know! :)
Excellent work as always, thank you.
Many thanks, Benjamin.
Welcome back. Love your stories, your fabulous voice the drawings and an hour long. Heaven.
Thank you, Sandra!
YAY!! I’ve been waiting for a new video!! Super excited to watch this.
Thank you! I hope it didn;t disappoint, Christine!
@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder never does! I love these videos.
So good to see you back, looking forward to this as always. 👌💕
Thank you, Mary!
Yay!!
I’ve missed you! 😬
Been rewatching some of the earlier ones 😬.. you’re a GIFT! And you’re much appreciated!!
Cant wait to see what you’ve done this time 😁 hope you’ve been well, and the book is doing good too!?
Thank you so so much for all your efforts and the work you do to share with us.. 😊 ATB!
My husband was stationed in blackdown barracks, Deepcut and we lived in Aisne Road backin 1985!!
Thank you very much, Ruth - I am well and hope you are also! The book is in its final throes - like giving birth (I am told, obviously!) it is painful. It has certainly run full term - and then some - but I will see it through! All the best to you.
That is interesting - all those huts were down by then, I believe, but I expect you must have walked close by the very place in which the events of that evening took place many times...
Just yesterday was wondering when our favorite true-life-murder master storyteller would be posting a new video, and, HURRAH! here you are!!! So glad you're back, Mark!
And now to watch the story video... hot cuppa in hand.
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Have just finished watching -- fascinating story, Mark! And, it's certainly apparent she did him in. One wonders at what point in time she found the letters. But, whenever it was, it's clear that the content drove her into a psychotic rage, as she could have easily divorced him and named Iris as correspondent and moved on with her life.
One could imagine that the contents contained demeaning descriptions of Frances and frank statements that he didn't love her and was no longer attracted to her. Which would leave only one reason for a womanizer such as he to have gone through with the marriage after being apart for a year -- her money.
I also wonder if there were some suggestions in those letters that he was going to 'get rid of' Frances which would have left him a very wealthy man with a beautiful young girl to turn to, hmmm. Because it doesn't seem reasonable that a 19 y/o is going to be willing to remain a mere mistress forever while putting up with her own husband, so there must have been some sort of plan that was evident in the letters. One that, clearly, didn't include Frances and one that she was not going to allow.
Well, she sorted it for all three of them... and got away with it!
By the way, that strychnine label you showed gave me a thrill as it was from a chemist in Santa Paula, Calif., my home State! Before I moved to So. Oregon six years ago, I used to drive through Santa Paula and pass that building (939 Main St - now E. Main St.) at least four or five times a month when I would drive to Ojai for a day's respite. Cheers from So. Oregon ~ Danyel
Please, do tell us what that building houses now? What a strange coincidence! That's quite creepy!
Danyel - thank very much. Yes - the label was just a prop photo. I noticed it had a US address on, but it came to hand so I used it. I dodn't account for your eagle eyes! All the best, Mark
@@fuzzamajumula Per the signage, a "Chinese Spa," of all things!
Delighted to enjoy another historical case! I have assumed you have been researching and writing, and what good news to hear that you are working on a new book! Your return with an essay for RUclips on s a lovely gift to your readers. Well done with this one! It reminds me of an American saying, warning young men against infidelity with a married lady. It states: “Never monkey with another monkey’s monkey!!” Good advice, I’m sure! Clearly, going against this advice can lead to a most foul fowl!
Polly - you (and the American saying) are quite right, I think! Many thanks!
Hello! So good to see you back. Good to hear you are well and busy with other projects. Time really does go by so quickly when you are emersed in creative projects. Looking forward to listening to this latest upload on my commute to work tomorrow. 😊Thank you in advance for another upload! All the best. Anna : j
Many thanks, as always Anna - yes, time does go by far too quickly and there is not enough time for so many of the things we wish to do. I hope you enjoyed this particular video. Take care!
What an absolutely pleasant surprise! Welcome back. I look forward to listening later.
Thank you kindly!
Yes!!! Been waiting for this! Thank you! Made my day!
Thank you very much!
The ONLY channel I have the bell icon for…My favorite storyteller on all of RUclips!! So happy to find you’re well and doing things you enjoy. 🤗
That is a fine accolade - and I thank you for it! :)
Thrilled you uploaded again!!!! seems like i’ve been waiting forever-ever
Mark I am thrilled to see you back again thanks so much
That is nice to hear - many thanks, Hugh.
OMG!!!!! So great to see you back! I'll be back when I'm finished watching ;)
It’s amazing that she had affairs, even broke up a marriage by getting pregnant but she’s mad that her husband is cheating
She was a proper bunny boiler!
Lovely to have you back. Wonderful.
Thank you, Richie.
I shall look forward to your second book. This narration is, as always, meticulously researched and beautifully presented. Much better than the offerings on tv.
Thank you very much Natalie - that is very good to hear! :)
So glad to have you back on here.
Many thanks, Chris.
DELIGHTED to see you back 😊😋
Then I am delighted to be back, Anne!
Glad to see a new case! I do so look forward to these videos. Thank you from Pennsylvania, USA
Thank you - and all the best to you in Pennsylvania from a rather grey Britain today.
Welcome back. Thank you for a another great narration.
You are welcome, Jutta - and thank you.
So happy you are back.
Thank you, Stacy.
Ooh that was a glitteringly gripping murder tale. Welcome back in style!
Such a relief to see you!!! You have been missed ❤️.
Thank you very much, Emily.
Have thoroughly missed your uploads. Just as someone else said, I dropped what I was doing to sit and listen! I’ve been going back and listening to all of the older videos. Please keep it up! Cheers
Thank you, Alexa!
I'm so very happy to see you, I hope you've been well, will watch this after dinner tonight.
Yes, I am, Terry - thank you. Hope you enjoy!
glad you're back my man! love your channel. these stories are so fascinating! thank you for all the time, work, and effort you put in to this channel!
Thank you very much, Andy - I am so glad you like them!
was so excited to see this come up
You've just made my night, something new to listen to, not complaining, just happy.
So glad to see you back, I know it will be worth the wait.😃
I hope it was - thanks.
@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder indeed it was.
Welcome back maestro. I have been waiting for your return for too long, measured out by a hip replacement in November 2021 and another heart stent in May 2022😳 Wonderful to turn the lights out and settle down for a good listen😉😃
Swift recovery!
@@lonestar1637 Thank you Lone Star. These stories make the time pass enjoyably.
Sorry to hear of your troubles but glad to hear you are on the mend, Mike - I have 3 stents myself and they have been successful, I think! Take care.
One of my favorite channels. History with some good research.
Thank you,Katherine.
Thank you! I’ve missed your postings.
Glad you like them!
Mr. Maguire, Hi very happpy to see you back ! Thanks for another excellent upload. Love your voice, vintage topics and drawings to go along with your stories. Many of your stories I have never heard about before. 💗
Chrissy
I am always happy to hear from you Chrissy - many thanks!
This was a treat indeed! You have been missed by your Subscribers and friends 🙂!
Thank You for your latest contribution. Your research and observations always are a credit to you and such a pleasure to enjoy.
I have witnessed a wild dog succumbing to Strychnine poisoning and , quite frankly , it was a cruel and distressing experience. That a person could deliberately poison another in this manner is totally cruel and unforgivable, eh? I had never heard of a Manchurian Partridge and I'm afraid your story has removed them from my "must try" list. ( Just joking..)
After re-hearing your previous programs, there seems to be a heck of a lot of Mad Poisoners running around in the early 1900's. Easily obtained back then I suppose.
Thank you again ,a breath of fresh air as usual. Regards .
Thank you very much, Gretta.
Indeed - thank you very much, Joe.
I have had “TGAWM” withdrawals! So glad to see you back! Looking forward to your next book, and please take good care of yourself!!! Welcome back!!! 😊
Aw - thank you so much Shoshaunna!
Sir, your standard of research and telling the story remains so very high. Thank you for sharing it. You really know how to take us along :).
I'm so glad you liked it - thank you!
Watching another video, this popped up, switched immediately. Love your channel Mark. One of the best on RUclips and your voice is like honey.
Ah thank you, Jane!
I'm always thrilled when you have a new release.
At last!!! Thank you !!! You can always take your time!!!
Many thanks!
So glad you are back and to see you well!
Love your illustrations for the story. They add so much to the video. Many thanks! I've never understood why former mistresses are so surprised and hurt when the man they cheated with continues to cheat on them. SMH.
Thank you - indeed!
Wonderful that you are back!! so glad to hear your voice again.
You’re BACK! It’s wonderful to see and hear you again. 😊
Thank you, Kay!
We missed you and you're wonderful story telling, drawings and investigative talents. We want more! Best of wishes always...From a Brit in the USA who is always restored by a fellow British accent and intelligent logic. XXXXX
I am delighted - thank you, Maria!
I am so happy! Best Thursday in a long time. Thank you for coming out with a new essay for everyone. Only your soothing voice and outstanding script will suffice.
Totally agree.
Thank you very much, Jennifer!
So glad to see & hear you today! 🙌 You're simply wonderful. 💙 🌴✌️🌴
Ah - how nice! Thanks you!
Excellent! Good to see you back again.
Many thanks!
Your stories are so interesting! It gets boring watching the same old cases over and over on American tv. Your stories are always fresh and new. Thank you for that!
You are welcome - thank you!
Outstanding as always Mark ! it was indeed a while since we enjoyed your last work ! Good to see you back ! , you are looking well , fond regards as always ! XX .
Many thanks indeed, my friend!
Despite the dark subject matter, I find your soothing voice, wonderful illustrations, and pictures to be perfect as "my bedtime story". I am going to look for your books to buy! You are quite a Renaissance man of talent
Ah - you are very kind - thank you!
It’s so good to have you back!
I've missed you and your mellifluous voice. Thank you for another essay.
Thank you, Aliena!
I had been worried about you. I started going through the comments on your last video and saw an explanation as to why you hadn't uploaded for a while. I'm so glad everything is ok and very glad that you treated us to a new episode! Thank you. 👍🏻😀
I didn't get a notification...I have all notifications turned on...Grrrrr, RUclips! LOL!
Ah - thank you! I am quite well, I think. Just busy! Take care!
Thank you, your patient, thorough conversation is balm in Gilead, in these fast cycling times. This corpus is a treasure😎
Very nice - thank you, Grace.
Welcome back, you have been sorely missed....
So glad you're back. This is without a doubt my favorite channel. Beautiful narration and captivating story as usual. Your storytelling is always haunting, in the best possible way.
Thank you so much Kathryn - that is wonderful!
excellent, you are back thank you
Thanks, Samuel.
Just to echo pretty well everyone else here, a brilliant piece of work. Well done, it's so refreshing to hear someone so clear and incisive in their presentation.
Thank you very much!
These are some of the loveliest comments I have ever read. I am only 5 minutes in and already feel I have a new favourite storyteller. What a wonderful guy :)
Thank you very much - yes, I wholeheartedly agree with you. I am astonished that so many people have enjoyed my work. I began this channel with the most modest of intentions - in fact, I doubted more than a handful of people would bother with them. It is very gratifying to know so many have enjoyed them!
We’ve missed you Mark. I’m glad to hear that your absence was for a good reason…not a bad one.
Thanks for taking the time to share with us again!!
Much appreciated, Kadine - thanks.
Such a pleasure to see/hear you again! Thank you so much for another most interesting case.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.
Absolutely wonderful, the wait and anticipation was far exceeded by yet another fantastic tale, well done 👍
Many thanks, Graham.
I checked your page and jumped up and down when I saw that you posted an episode and it is over an hour long. Im beside myself with happiness right now. Thank you so much for this surprise Mark. You have been terribly missed but we waited with anticipation and our waiting has been rewarded tenfold.
Thank you very much, Kelly - I do hope you enjoy it!
What a wonderful surprise. I was excited to see this in my notifications and it didn't disappoint. Thank you.
I am delighted, Susan - thanks.
Meiner Gotti 😮 I missed your channel. I survived the 2020 lock down listening to you everyday. Thanks for returning 💕
Thank you 🙏🏼 Best ever true crime stories on YT . They got away with Murder. 💐💐💐
Thank you very much for that, Christine!
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It’s true ! 🌹
So glad your back!
Many thanks, Nikki!
Very much appreciated hearing a new episode from you! I was very impressed by the literary qualities you brought to bringing out Frances's interior "queeziness" about what she did as the doctor did his examination. It reminded me very much of Poe, as in The Tell-Tale Heart. The precision you bring to these histories is always a highlight. Thank you!!
You are most kind - thank you!
The writer,s details by the end do it special-insightful
At last! A long awaited new video from you. I will start it right away!
Many thanks - I hope you liked it.
OH MY GOD! I’m so glad to see you! I’ve been very worried when you didn’t put out a video for so long.
Thank you, Alice - all is well! I hope it is with you also, and thank you.
Another masterpiece! One of the most intriguing murder mysteries ever, which I wanted to see as a book. Although, the book was written on this crime , but the author has not made much headway with regard to solving the mystery- who murdered Hubert Chevis. But this insight comes only from the research undertaken by yourself on this case, Mark! This is amazingly detailed. You give the facts, and you do so in an analytical and logical fashion. There are many facts about their life that you have discovered. You did a really great job, which underscores your higher-order thinking and literary skills and your great intuition.We are fortunate that the unsolved murder of Hubert Chevis is not a mystery anymore, as the secret has been revealed by you! Although, you named the true murderer, but she got away with murder. It is written beautifully and captivating from start to finish. This documentary is nothing short of professional: your script, editing, sketches, music, your usual high standard of narration, and, also, perfectly conveyed: the post- crime life of Mrs. Chevis and the details of Iris Morley's life . Congrats!
Thank you very much indeed, Madonna - I am so glad you liked it!
As much as I enjoy each essay, it is the opening that I truly love. It provides a story all in itself.
Where have you been? Thank God you're back. I relish character analysis in murder mysteries and British insight will never be surpassed in this regard.
As a grateful American I thank you for returning to us!
You're very generous - thank you, Tony!
Marvelous stuff - thank you, as always. Iris Morley sounds like the most fascinating of all these characters. I guess we would have found out more about her if you had the time to turn this case into a book.
Yes indeed - I would have done so, if I had been able to locate pertinent letters from Iris on the subject or better still, letters of Hubert's to her... Unfortunately I was not able and decided to cut my losses!
Oooooh!!! Please let us know when your new book is available. Loved the first. Anyone thinking of buying Marks book - The Murder of Madame X - The Limeslade Mystery, do it. It's a brilliant read.
I did and it was good.
I bought and read this book, also took a trip to visit Mumbles and the area to have a look around ...its very much a well to do area nowadays, but very beautiful especially the older area.
I shouldn't get so excited when someone plugs my book - but I do! I guess there is a small child in all of us! Many thanks!
Susie - how nice! Did you find the point at which the attack occurred? I actually clambered up through brambles behind the bungalows, getting torn to pieces, and found the old bungalow The Laurels. Only the ruins remain, with trees growing up through it. But it was nice to find my way about all the specific locations as I tried to create a map of the exact locations for the book.
@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder I've read it twice, loved it so much. And can't wait for your next offering x
Ahhhhh the master is back
Fantastic .
Wow, I have missed you. I was wondering if she would need a lawyer and if so, was Mr. Snow still alive. I believe that is the name of the lawyer who always seemed to let his clients get away with murder, 😉.
Interesting how she so easily got away with it.
Very exciting news, this book of yours. I hope you read some of it to us. I will be on Amazon searching, waiting, anticipating it's arrival.
Thank you kind sir, excellent as always. 😊
Thank you very much, Barbara - I will be sure to announce it as soon as it (the book) is ready. Delighted you enjoyed this episode! :)
Mr Maguire, we all missed you! I'm so glad foi are back. Excellent story, narration and video. Thank you so very much! Best regards.
Thank you very much, Christina!
Yayyyyy!
Great to hear from you again.
👍👏🏽💐
Thank you!
I love the sketches!
They are really just scribbles, but thank you, Renee.