The Riddle of Caswell Bay: Maimie Stuart, 1920 by Mark John Maguire

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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
  • When Maimie Stuart disappeared in 1920 it was widely believed that her husband George Shotton had murdered her... But without a body it was difficult to prove that he had done so. Did George Shotton get away with murder?

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  • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
    @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  2 года назад +18

    A number of people have asked if they can help support my channel - I don't have any adverts on my channel (and don't intend to) but if anyone wishes to help defray the expenses of making these videos in some small way, they can buy me a cup of coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/MarkJohnMaguire

    • @dsd7004
      @dsd7004 2 года назад

      That's in dollars $$, not comfortable with that. Can it be in sterling £££?

    • @fredklemaster3687
      @fredklemaster3687 Год назад

      Well, I have something to say the Ghost/Spirit of Mr. S.! I have thought for him, "For his evil Deed, "St. Peter won't let him pass through The Pearly Gates! Mr. S. will be stuck in Purgatory, then most probably be sent down toward the 1st fallen Angel = Satan is waiting for Mr. S."!

    • @fredklemaster3687
      @fredklemaster3687 Год назад

      ​@@dsd7004 And every where Ms. Maimie Stuart most likely was Haunting Mr. S., and made Mr. S. ever since he hid her body in that cave, was the reason why Mr. S. did something bad, that he twice was Gaoled during his lifetime!

  • @robertjohnson2885
    @robertjohnson2885 4 года назад +157

    My cousin's husband John was the man who found the skeleton. He was caving on the Gower coast and discovered her. He went to the local police station and put the skull on the counter to prove his find

    • @MelanieMaguire
      @MelanieMaguire 4 года назад +12

      Hi Robert, that's fascinating...

    • @jwsuicides8095
      @jwsuicides8095 3 года назад +13

      Blimey!

    • @Griffin79821
      @Griffin79821 3 года назад +28

      Is that Johnny Gerke? He was a friend of my father. He went to the house of the local police officer (PC Barnett) not the station. He put the skull on a rib bone and carried it like that. I interviewed PC Barnett years ago for the book I was writing.

    • @bradyclarkson5369
      @bradyclarkson5369 3 года назад +7

      If I'm not mistaken that would mean that you are 4th cousin 3 times removed

    • @jeynjohnstone5917
      @jeynjohnstone5917 3 года назад +4

      Wow

  • @jocarruthers5957
    @jocarruthers5957 4 года назад +182

    You are absolutely THE BEST true crime channel on RUclips, I love and look forward to these videos. It’s the combination of the excellent scripts, your soothing voice and the on-point photographs and graphics - just brilliant! Thank you once again for all your hard work ❤️

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +15

      Thank you, Jo - you are very kind indeed and I am delighted you like it!

    • @jocarruthers5957
      @jocarruthers5957 4 года назад +8

      grahamt33 glad to report I’ve done all three! I’m a TGAWM evangelist! Friends, family and now neighbours have been encouraged to subscribe and enjoy 🤗. Mark deserves a million subscribers 👏

    • @chicagogyrl4846
      @chicagogyrl4846 4 года назад +4

      Definitely! I wish he had more of them!

    • @quickchris10
      @quickchris10 4 года назад +4

      Yeah, are you a barrister or something? What is your background?

    • @MelanieMaguire
      @MelanieMaguire 4 года назад +4

      @@quickchris10 there's a brief bio on Mark's Saatchi art page, here; www.saatchiart.com/mjmaguire

  • @dianespears6057
    @dianespears6057 4 года назад +258

    These are excellent. They "listen" like a podcast and are accompanied by visuals. My idea of perfect.

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +24

      Thank you, Diane - i'm glad you think so! :)

    • @ajalvin2012
      @ajalvin2012 4 года назад +15

      Yes the I love the old photos, especially the wiggy wearers 😆

    • @ajalvin2012
      @ajalvin2012 4 года назад +9

      I always wondered how do those wigs get laundered ? Is it dry cleaners, quick steam over the kettle or are they now machine washable these days ? And if your Father was a brief....would he hand down his wiggy ????

    • @patriciahughes4213
      @patriciahughes4213 4 года назад +4

      @@ajalvin2012 that would make a video. Discussing police techniques from yesterday year.

    • @ajalvin2012
      @ajalvin2012 4 года назад +13

      @@patriciahughes4213 my grandfather was a village Bobby back in the 60s , clips around the ear was his model of policing, and my poor mother never had a boyfriend because of it🤣🤣🤣....

  • @MelanieMaguire
    @MelanieMaguire 4 года назад +53

    Wow! Epic! I enjoy these tales so much that when I'm notified of the next one, I can hardly bear to watch it because then it will be all over! I make sure I have plenty of time, usually late at night, put a video of a wood fire burning on the television, dim the lights, get myself a drink and settle down for a dark true crime bedtime story... So enjoyable.
    I know how much work each of these take - the research alone is immense, then the writing, the narration and putting together the videos, all labour-intensive - particularly the video which I know you had no experience of before starting this channel. Each episode the technical quality improves enormously. Your writing has always been first-class of course, and your narration is superb - your voice is perfect for it. Well done. The standard is exceptionally good for youtube true crime videos.
    Thanks so much for making these. As other subscribers have said, you deserve a much wider audience than your current subscriber count. :)

    • @MelanieMaguire
      @MelanieMaguire 4 года назад +7

      @@grahamt33 And a wonderful reply! Hello Graham, I'm Mark's sister and very proud of what he's doing here. So when I say I know how much work is involved, I really do! Each episode takes hundreds of hours of painstaking research. But I can tell from your comments that you have a good idea yourself of how much effort goes into making these :). It doesn't leave much time for him to "market" or grow this channel, and I know he has no interest in the marketing side of things.
      I'm not active on social media - I have joint problems that mean it's painful for me to click the mouse etc, otherwise I would help out by joining true crime forums etc (or whatever the latest thing is out there on the interweb!) and helping to promote TGAWM and direct more vintage crime fans to this channel.
      Are you a member of any groups, forums etc on the internet? Vintage true crime aficionados seem to be a cut above the average contemporary crime pundits! Best wishes, Mel :)

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +9

      Thank you, Mel! I really appreciate your taking the trouble to comment and at such length - and yes, you do know better than most how long it takes to produce one of these. I am satisfied that I have the best subscribers to the channel so far and I think it's important for me to appeal to aficionados of True Crime, rather than to "slasher" crime fans!

    • @MelanieMaguire
      @MelanieMaguire 4 года назад +2

      @@grahamt33 Hello Graham, as I said I'm not much of an online guru so I don't take part in any groups or fora (that's my guess!) etc. I watch a lot of youtube tho - I wonder if a good way to gather more subscribers is to go to other youtube channels - perhaps those that are covering the same cases (or type of case) and comment pleasantly with a link recommending this channel? As for off youtube, it's google searches and a bit of detecting I think! The forums that you mention that have a paucity of solid information might be a good place to let people know where they can get more and better information - here at TGAWM! I wish I could help more. All the best Mel :)

    • @gailjarvis2592
      @gailjarvis2592 3 года назад

      How can you put a video of a wood fire burning on your television if you're watching this? - Personally, anyway, I wouldn't want to watch a wood fire burning on my television.

  • @500cheese3
    @500cheese3 4 года назад +56

    Great tale. Maimie looks so sweet and sad. Quite a haunting smile. The ending gave some satisfaction though. Thanks for the upload. Looking forward to the next one!

  • @CommonSense-ProphetJohn
    @CommonSense-ProphetJohn 2 года назад +5

    Love your stuff ..... no loud music, no clips and pics of totally irrelevant junk, great voice, and content that is excellent. Thoroughly enjoying it. Cheers!

  • @harrietlyall1991
    @harrietlyall1991 4 года назад +141

    Truth is the daughter of time: Maimie’s great-niece looks so pretty and vivacious, and she did such a beautiful thing for her great aunt by diligently searching out her remains and having them buried with dignity. Eventually, down the generations, justice was served and Maimie was laid to rest with her family, where she belongs.

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +21

      It was a nice ending - almost exactly 100 years after her disappearance (and death) Harriet.

    • @sallyoconnor2592
      @sallyoconnor2592 3 года назад +1

      @@TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      Ľ⁸

    • @Griffin79821
      @Griffin79821 3 года назад +3

      @@TheyGotAwayWithMurder I tried for years to get her remains buried but they denied they had them.

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  3 года назад +2

      @@Griffin79821 Hmm - that sounds very typical of the insolence of office! All credit for you trying anyway - and at least she was eventually repatriated to her own, as it were.

    • @Griffin79821
      @Griffin79821 3 года назад +3

      @@TheyGotAwayWithMurder I had been trying for years, even did a spot on TV about it.

  • @Mindy14
    @Mindy14 4 года назад +12

    You are quickly becoming my chill asmr to listen to to unwind before bed. Very interesting stores told in a calm soothing manner, without a bunch of distracting background noise.

  • @flintdacat7836
    @flintdacat7836 4 года назад +39

    Blessings to the family descendant who made it her business to find Maimie's remains and bring her home to rest alongside her Mum and Dad.

  • @empi4106
    @empi4106 4 года назад +67

    Showing photos of the area really help to bring the facts/story to life.

  • @melmack2003
    @melmack2003 Год назад +3

    This is my favorite of your narratives so far.....thank you....and may Maimie rest in peace.

  • @susanbidmead977
    @susanbidmead977 4 года назад +24

    Mr. Maguire has a great voice for this...love this channel..

  • @leanneblake4248
    @leanneblake4248 4 года назад +22

    Oh my . So emotionally taking with this Sad tale. Poor Maimie , her family , friends never having answers for so long . I wasn't excepting that she would be found. Thankfully she was & could finally be laid to rest. Thank you .

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +4

      Yes, it is a poignant tale - her parents never lived to discover what became of their daughter; nor did most of her relatives - but it is some comfort that she was finally laid to rest 100 years after her death... Thanks you, Leanne

  • @missbingley6048
    @missbingley6048 4 года назад +3

    Am I the only one who treats this channel as my bed time story? Exquisite voice.

  • @my-mysknitsaloon
    @my-mysknitsaloon 4 года назад +33

    Oh men,here you're again doing the things you do so WELL. Reading a they get away with murder case... with your gorgeously raspy voice. I love ❣Love ❣Love❣u channel.🥰😽🍃

  • @lesleyanderson5697
    @lesleyanderson5697 3 года назад +5

    Such pleasure having a story read to me.

  • @susyshepard320
    @susyshepard320 4 года назад +40

    She probably confronted him with the information that she had gained from the solicitor, that he had another wife. In an argument she probably told him that she was going to expose him.

    • @changeintheair9648
      @changeintheair9648 3 года назад +4

      She must have known he was still married. That explains why when he was with wife and children - she would date other men.

  • @kareelia
    @kareelia 4 года назад +16

    I have been binging these on a long sleepless night.. Great job! I overlooked the recommendation for a while, as I prefer cases with an outcome, - when cases are unsolved, it leaves you with a sense of injustice.
    But these stories are so well done, thoroughly researched, the style is serious and the narration is great! I hope this channel gets enough support to keep these coming, because they are so well done, and at the end of every story, you are left with the satisfaction of the answer most likely to be true, and the victim is being honored .
    Easy subscription, I will recommend to my true crime friends. Thank you sir.

  • @dralanblacker8471
    @dralanblacker8471 4 года назад +19

    If you look at the rock a mans face clearly can be seen staring mouth open back at you.
    These presentations are both deeply interesting and very well edited. The editor is to be congratulated for his skill, perspicacity and effort.

  • @tedlongton1751
    @tedlongton1751 4 года назад +74

    I was thinking that only Shotton had the motivation to take such trouble to hide her body so thoroughly, because if her body was found he would be the number 1 suspect. Anyone else probably wouldn't have bothered because they were unlikely to be in the cross-hairs anyway. Thanks this was a great story and your usual high standard of narration. Stay safe! Ted.

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +20

      Thanks Ted - I know there is a theoretical possibility that another person could have committed the murder of Maimie, but it is too remote to give any serious consideration to. As you say, George was the only person to benefit from such a careful choice of hiding place!

    • @Griffin79821
      @Griffin79821 3 года назад +4

      Shotton wasn't stupid, he was a highly educated man with a very good job. His job took him all over the country so do you really believe that if he wanted to murder Mamie and get rid of the body he would have hidden the body a couple of miles from his home? He could have taken the body anywhere in the country and thrown it into the sea - after first removing anything that would identify her. It would never have been identified.

  • @dancingfirefly7761
    @dancingfirefly7761 4 года назад +42

    What a fascinating story! I was happy to hear that Mamie's remains were found, and justice finally served, and that finally, finally! someone cared enough to lay her wandering bones to rest. Rest in peace, Mamie.

  • @Babyboffa2018
    @Babyboffa2018 2 года назад +3

    I listen to these to get to sleep. They are brilliant!

    • @Baskerville22
      @Baskerville22 Месяц назад +1

      That could be construed as a criticism

  • @nonosays
    @nonosays 4 года назад +23

    Yet another fine narrative delivered by a master storyteller!
    An evil end for poor Mamie, but it is comforting to know her killer kept landing himself in jail for other crimes, effectively ending any victory on his end.
    Well done!

  • @wgdavidson9669
    @wgdavidson9669 4 года назад +40

    This is why I won't report my car stolen. I'll let whomever took it explain the body in the trunk.

  • @cruisepaige
    @cruisepaige 4 года назад +28

    I had to translate some boring stuff today but your stories made the hours pass SO QUICKLY!

  • @notsocapedcrusader6293
    @notsocapedcrusader6293 4 года назад +16

    Christmas in May! I was so chuffed to be notified that this episode dropped today. I've been jonesing since your last. By far my favorite True Crime podcast. 5 stars, indeed a Tour de Force of in-depth research, fascinating subjects, delivered with impeccable, smokey, smooth vocals; Thank you Mr. Maguire! God Bless. Big Fan.

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +2

      Thank you very much - I am very glad to have delighted you!

    • @notsocapedcrusader6293
      @notsocapedcrusader6293 4 года назад +3

      @@grahamt33 yes I have in fact. There should be many of thousands of subscribers; this is by far the true crime podcast on here; best researched, edited, directed with the highest production values and one of the finest voices around. Mr. Maguire is truly impressive. We've got to get the word out. I will do my best.

    • @notsocapedcrusader6293
      @notsocapedcrusader6293 4 года назад +2

      I was giving further thought to your question and my own observation, that Mr. Maguire's Videos should have many thousands of subscribers by now; he is honestly my favorite True Crime podcast creator. Being on a rating and review on ITunes, Apple Podcast, Stitcher drives ratings and growth which then translates to huge increase in RUclips Subscribers in addition to Word of Mouth growth It's also partly attributed to RUclips's Algorithm no doubt and having the algorithm suggest
      "They Got Away With Murder" (as was the case with me) to subscribers of other big true crime podcasts like Casefile, Briefcase, Curious World, Obsolete Oddity, Criminally Listed, Crime Reel and Unresolved. I notice those Pod Casters network off each other as well; so to speak to expand their viewership. I am going to continue to spread the word but to really drive up subscribers, the other methods truly drive growth from what I can see; especially if your videos get picked up by the RUclips Algorithm and then get suggested to the hundreds of thousands of True Crime Subscribers. Mr. Maguire's Videos deserve it, especially as he adds new content. God Bless and keep it going because without a doubt your productions are Top of the list
      King of the hill
      A number one! Humbly Yours a True Crime Crusader!

  • @rosalindadesouches4277
    @rosalindadesouches4277 4 года назад +10

    Yet again another fascinating story, full of interesting facts and well narrated, looking forward to the next one thank you.

  • @marysylvie2012
    @marysylvie2012 4 года назад +15

    Shotton chose the house because of its closeness to the mine shaft. He had premeditated his killing since the separation in July. He reconciled with Maimie only to be sure to kill her and be completely finished with her. He knew when to go to the mine shaft without being seen. He knew there would be no risk. That is why he was so aloof at the trial. He had thought of everything.

    • @changeintheair9648
      @changeintheair9648 3 года назад +1

      I doubt he bought the house for mine shaft They were fine at the time.

  • @nhmisnomer
    @nhmisnomer 2 года назад +7

    Oh, I'm so glad Mamie was finally laid to rest in her family's plot. Hurrah for her great niece. I'm so glad Mamie wasn't forgotten.

  • @peter_piper
    @peter_piper 4 года назад +13

    Lovely postscript about Mamies remains. Great video, as always !

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +1

      Thanks, Peter - yes, it was satisfying to see Susie do the right thing by Maimie. It really didn't feel right for her remains to have been left in a cupboard in a forensic laboratory. She deserved better than that.

  • @sandrabradstreet
    @sandrabradstreet 4 года назад +12

    Another smashing tale! Thank you my friend thank you ❤️

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +4

      Thank you, Sandra - it's good to hear from and I'm delighted you like it. I went to university at Swansea and know the beautiful area of Caswell Bay well - but it is only quite recently I became acquainted with the case.

  • @elizabethhumphries6835
    @elizabethhumphries6835 4 года назад +13

    I'm very excited for your latest video. I adore Agatha Christie novels, and I feel not only like I'm receiving an in-depth history lesson when I listen to your work, but I am also learning what cases may have inspired her books. Thank you!

    • @elizabethhumphries6835
      @elizabethhumphries6835 4 года назад +4

      @@grahamt33 Yes, absolutely. He's one of my top recommendations for people who are looking for quality YT content.

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +4

      Thank you very much, Elizabeth - I share your love of Agatha Christie novels and yes, she took so much inspiration from some of these old crimes which were so widely reported in the "golden age" of murder, if that is an appropriate term! She refers to many of them and often held her own opinion on the identity of the killer in them. Many thanks and good wishes to you.

  • @gregkamer3754
    @gregkamer3754 4 года назад +4

    I discovered this series quite by accident but have been enjoying it since.... The presentation and narration are excellent and I love his use of vocabulary in his narrations. Listening to this story, my wife asked if I was listening to an audio book. I told her no, it's better. Thanks so much....

  • @penneycason9269
    @penneycason9269 3 года назад +2

    Thoroughly captivating stories. You story telling and voice are exceptional. I thank you. 🇦🇺

  • @shootingstar7947
    @shootingstar7947 4 года назад +2

    Absolutely love your voice.. by far my favorite crime channel 😁😊

  • @pauljones2255
    @pauljones2255 4 года назад +11

    Wonderful to see another episode. Many thanks. I shall watch it tonight along with my last episode of The Mind of MrJG Reeder. Well done Mark.

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +1

      Many thanks, Paul

    • @pauljones2255
      @pauljones2255 4 года назад +1

      Very good again, Mark. He definitely killed her but I can't help wondering if, had the body been found earlier, he could have got off with manslaughter?

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад

      Many thanks, Paul. Yes, there must have been a good chance of this given a fair wind - after all, the cause of death could not be ascertained by 1961. Of course, if the body had been found in 1920 it might have been a different story - the cause of death might have been shown to have been strangulation, or to some wound which had not damaged any of the bones... But if the remains had been found at any point at which cause of death could not be determined he could have claimed that it was an accident. In 1961 the coroner D R James directed the 7 man jury quite heavily towards murder, saying it was inconceivable that he would have gone to such lengths to hide her body if it was an accident. I think it is conceivable - in panic and given the terrible situation he had placed himself in.

    • @pauljones2255
      @pauljones2255 4 года назад +1

      @@TheyGotAwayWithMurder Thanks for the reply Mark. Yes, you are right: it would all have depended on what the post mortem showed. But I think he could certainly have escaped the accusation of premeditation An interesting case.

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад

      @@pauljones2255 Yes, I quite agree, Paul.

  • @bilindalaw-morley161
    @bilindalaw-morley161 4 года назад +16

    Well this is my third vid from you this evening, and I'm not going to gush over your skills and talents again. It will get boring for you, (jk of course!)
    Just take it as a given that this channel is wonderful in all respects!

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +4

      Well I am most grateful to you for your generosity in commenting, Bilinda! I am pleased you have enjoyed them!

  • @quickchris10
    @quickchris10 4 года назад +18

    When the friend had distrusted Mamie and asked to see the marriage certificate, probably not because the friend distrusted Mamie but that the friend had probably thought Shotton was already married. As for the postman; IDK, some people can be amazingly unconscious, or not want to get involved, or purposely self-insulating, or they were going through a busy phase of their life, and only their long-term memory worked.

  • @DP-rx6zf
    @DP-rx6zf 3 года назад +16

    It's scary to think such "normal" looking people turn out to be so devious and homicidal. Great Presentation

    • @jacquiaba9132
      @jacquiaba9132 Год назад

      Lol how do you expect a murder to look? And what's normal looking

  • @HowBrownPhiladelphia
    @HowBrownPhiladelphia 4 года назад +9

    Excellent episode, Mark ! Thanks very much....

  • @Englishman2031
    @Englishman2031 4 года назад +10

    Incredible so well put together totally professional thank you for all your hard work.

  • @JudeNance
    @JudeNance 3 года назад +3

    I could listen to your narrative for hours. Interesting crime story 🤔

  • @billiewells2566
    @billiewells2566 4 года назад +6

    I found this channel yesterday. I haven't stop watching since love your channel ! I love these old murder stories.

  • @gloriaholmes9894
    @gloriaholmes9894 4 года назад +2

    These are the most interesting true crime documentaries online! Well done!!

  • @geordie9973
    @geordie9973 4 года назад +19

    Oh wow presents! Haven't watched yet, but as you are my favourite, I wanted to say thank you. I look forward to your smooth in depth narration and various theories. Always exciting and well researched. Stay safe Mr. Maguire. Your favourite canuck Geordie.

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +1

      Thank you Georgie - and I hope you are staying safe now also as we seem to be slowly emerging from lockdown!

  • @Grammyhouse
    @Grammyhouse 4 года назад +10

    Found your videos and truly enjoyed watching or just listening to them.

  • @paulinefairbrother6647
    @paulinefairbrother6647 4 года назад +10

    How very sad this case is. I’m so glad a relative managed to finally lay her to rest. I hope he had nightmares and did wonder if the police were coming for him for the rest of his life!!

  • @truecrime59
    @truecrime59 3 года назад +2

    Very much like your videos. You have a great narrator voice. And the story-lines are intriguing and well done.

  • @pygiana16
    @pygiana16 4 года назад +20

    He really did get away with murder. And he was an old fashioned bigamist with two wives living quite close to one another. I have always been fascinated by this case having lived in Swansea.

    • @changeintheair9648
      @changeintheair9648 3 года назад +3

      I am sure she knew he was married and when he would spend time with with and kids - she got back at him by dating others.

    • @ronstreet6706
      @ronstreet6706 2 года назад +1

      I lived for years in Fareham, not far from Blackbrook Park, where his sister lived.

  • @Nettsinthewoods
    @Nettsinthewoods Год назад +9

    I just love your description of how George was dogged by the memory of his crime. I agree that people’s wicked deeds slowly chip away at them the rest of their lives. I’m glad he died rather miserably and that Maimie got the spotlight in the end.

  • @SaltyMinorcan
    @SaltyMinorcan 2 года назад +1

    I'm addicted to your stories. Great production; great commenters.

  • @grassic
    @grassic 4 года назад +6

    I'm glad I've found these, intelligent, well written true crime well researched with excellent photographic support. I havent agreed with the conclusions of some of them but that doesnt detract from the quality.

  • @grandpaoldfart9165
    @grandpaoldfart9165 3 года назад +6

    From an old fart in the USA who’s enjoying your work, very well done my friend!! Liked and Subscribed!!
    🇺🇸Grandpa🇺🇸

  • @cathe8282
    @cathe8282 3 года назад +6

    I felt a sense of peace at the culmination of this story so thank you for including the part about the great-niece who had Maimie properly buried, but then it made me wonder is it rare or common for bodies to be left in police storage? Are police not required to release bodies/bones to some sort of family? I guess with the huge passage of time it might have been hard for them to find a relative, rather than a relative seeking them out. Anyway, I really like these stories...fascinating, compelling & very sympathetic with no dramatic shocking techniques, just straightforward story telling. Great job!

  • @woronzof3909
    @woronzof3909 2 года назад +1

    I love your true crime tales which are well-written and given elegant delivery. Many thanks for your fine efforts. 👍

  • @kellyhill430
    @kellyhill430 3 года назад +2

    Most of the time when you hear someone talk with such a large vocabulary they sound really pretentious but his use of the English language is a joy to hear and his use of words you rarely ever hear adds so much to the story. I use to listen to a lot of books on tape and his voice is perfect for that. Ive been listening to his stories every morning for a week on my hour drive to work and im going to be disappointed when ive gone through all of his stories.

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, Kelly! Another will be ready in 2 days - I am very glad you like them!

  • @derby1884
    @derby1884 4 года назад +5

    A fascinating story. I appreciate all the work gone into locating the contemporary photographs as well as the detailed aftermath to the murder. I had read that Maimie's remains would be taken out for use in medical lectures then put back in that cupboard till they were needed again so it's heartening to know that she has, at last, been given a proper burial. An absorbing video.

  • @aliciarodriguez9176
    @aliciarodriguez9176 3 года назад +1

    Your stories are like listening to Old Time Radio shows! Love ‘em!!!

  • @NickPenlee
    @NickPenlee 4 года назад +14

    Another very well crafted coverage of a long-forgotten crime.
    I think that there is little doubt concerning the guilt of Shotton and the evidence is surely more than just speculative; ultimately though a modern day defence barrister would still feel compelled to label the evidence as circumstantial. I can well imagine Edward Marshall Hall having a field day with this one.
    Now that DNA profiling has evolved to such a comprehensive level it would be rather easy to exhume the grave of Mamie Stuart and confirm her identity through testing mitochondrial DNA or genealogical profiling using a Paragon Nanolab facility.
    It's amazing also what arm-chair sleuths ponder over, taking myself as an example. It's clear to me that Shotton had sufficient time to settle on a good disposal site and must have reconnoitred that mine shaft beforehand.50 feet is quite a long way down and, as you implied, only a desperate man would venture down its depths. How he made the descent and ascent was something I've thought about for a little while. Being of slight build and 6 months shy of turning 40 years old he surely had to use something akin to a rope ladder rather than a normal piece of rope to make numerous ascents through an 18 inch wide aperture. But anchoring the 'ladder' at ground level posed a serious challenge as failure to do so properly may well have resulted in him imprisoning himself below ground; UNLESS HE HAD AN ACCOMPLICE. You will remember that there were 3 pot-holers present at the discovery of the body and it's certain that at least one of them would have stayed above ground to effect a rescue if required.
    I struck me too that even though he knew the lay of the land subterrain he chose not to push the body parts, (totalling 6 according to pathologist Bernard Knight), down into the hole but must have taken the time to LOWER them down gently. The reason I state this is that the skeleton upon examination showed no damage other than the obvious saw marks from dissection. If they had fallen from a height of 50 feet then numerous fractures and other significant damage would have been visible; but evidently none was found.
    Just my thoughts.
    Nick Harvey.

  • @ceeceecee6138
    @ceeceecee6138 2 года назад +2

    Brilliantly researched. I've always had a fascination with this case.

  • @susanjaeger5645
    @susanjaeger5645 4 года назад +8

    The insanity of the body disposal is too much for my brain to handle...dang!

  • @cadencechrome4783
    @cadencechrome4783 4 года назад +3

    Truly well done. I appreciate the work it must be to provide such a thorough narrative. Thank you.

  • @gaildorries4064
    @gaildorries4064 3 года назад +4

    Just found Mr. Maguire's channel here on RUclips. Quite enjoyable and intriguing breakdowns of these crimes. Intrigued I searched his name and found his art is far more than exquisite story telling. Impressive sir, thank you for your contributions to this world.

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  3 года назад +2

      How very kind of you, Gail - I am delighted you liked my art also! :)

  • @ashutoshvasisht5039
    @ashutoshvasisht5039 3 года назад +1

    This is the best platform to strengthen english vocabulary and comprehension

  • @jeremypearson6852
    @jeremypearson6852 4 года назад +53

    Sounds like a thoroughly despicable character, he may have dodged the jury here but he will face a higher authority.

  • @annehelenegroven
    @annehelenegroven 4 года назад +3

    Thanks for another great case. I am so glad that they found the remains of Maimie and that she eventually was put to rest. Even if it took decades. I love the way you present these cases. It is so well done with so much information. Thanks again. Greeetings from Norway 🤗😃

  • @eileenrobinson4627
    @eileenrobinson4627 4 года назад +3

    I am really enjoying these pieces. Thank you!

  • @judyhively2588
    @judyhively2588 3 года назад +2

    Your stories are always so interesting. Thank you for your amazing hard work...

  • @samsharpe9354
    @samsharpe9354 4 года назад +27

    I look forward to your top notch investigations.... thanks

  • @paintbrushful
    @paintbrushful 2 года назад +3

    You are just amazing.. Thank you for these fascinating voyages into the past.

  •  4 года назад +8

    Do watch, this man is brilliant and precise.....

  • @magdalena-lisarobertson4143
    @magdalena-lisarobertson4143 4 года назад +5

    I just found your channel in my recommendations. Amazing and thorough documentaries. Subscribed!

  • @12snac
    @12snac 4 года назад +1

    Please keep these coming. The writing is terrific. The narration is perfect. And the stories are intriguing. Perfect-bravo!

  • @gailjarvis2592
    @gailjarvis2592 4 года назад +7

    For once I don't spend time watching something and end up feeling that it was, no matter how good sometimes, "a waste of time". It is as though I've read a fine bit of writing that is moving. In a world full of daily accounts of vile murders of countless people: singularly or in groups, you remind us of the singular importance of just one human life. Kudos!

  • @kristyburgess9847
    @kristyburgess9847 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for all your hard work 😊. I always enjoy hearing my favourite cases.

  • @karaamundson3964
    @karaamundson3964 4 года назад +4

    I love these presentations. I love how you express yourself. I love the stories you choose. all around great!

  • @johnoconnor4111
    @johnoconnor4111 4 года назад +4

    Beautiful narration. Factual, well presented and delivered.

  • @helpyourcattodrive
    @helpyourcattodrive 2 года назад +1

    So interesting to get a sense of people and culture in a different era through these videos.

  • @lynncactus5885
    @lynncactus5885 4 года назад +2

    I am a new fan, subcriber. Very much addicted to your narration and investigation work. Thank you for your diligent search in entertaining us with new cases, sad touching stories and detailed retelling.

  • @geraldeenconsidine7068
    @geraldeenconsidine7068 3 года назад +1

    Thanks Mark for the time and effort you must have put into this story. It's the first I have listened to, but it won't be the last!

  • @kimberlypatton9634
    @kimberlypatton9634 4 года назад +8

    Rest in peace now , Maimie...

  • @michaelknapp8961
    @michaelknapp8961 4 года назад +3

    Oh my god I love these shows. They are so interesting!!!! I look forward to watching them after work.

  • @willywokeup9112
    @willywokeup9112 3 года назад +1

    Great narration! The best out there, you have a calm elegant way of speaking,
    Thank you!

  • @cassiedelon743
    @cassiedelon743 4 года назад +24

    Excellent!!

  • @Boadicea17
    @Boadicea17 Год назад +2

    Utterly fascinating, beautifully told story.
    And very tragic. Sleep well Maime❤

  • @WildWestGal
    @WildWestGal 4 года назад +12

    Another fabulous production! My thoughts: the Cardiff man that said he "was the last to see her alive" and she had hired an attorney to seek a divorce may not have been entirely untrue.
    I think she may have well found out that George was married, either through the due diligence required by her solicitor to go forward with a divorce, or she, or the solicitor, may have hired a private investigator to see what George was up to when he was gone from her so frequently.
    She strikes me as someone who would have confronted him, possibly tried to shake him down for a settlement in order to keep quite, OR (and I feel this the most likely) threatened him with telling his wife. ... Bang, you're dead.

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +3

      Thank you - that is a strong idea. The reason I doubted the journalist's story, was that I have found him to be very unreliable in other instances. But, of course, that does not mean he was lying on this occasion. If he was telling the truth, or part of the truth, then she could have threatened him with exposure... I would like to see a little more evidence to support this theory before giving it legs, though!

    • @WildWestGal
      @WildWestGal 4 года назад +4

      ​@@TheyGotAwayWithMurder Thank you for that extra information as having an unreliable track record would cause me to doubt, also. And, I fully understand needing "more evidence before giving it legs"! You present such interesting cases... it illicits an 'armchair analyst' response in me on certain points! ~Danyel

    • @TheyGotAwayWithMurder
      @TheyGotAwayWithMurder  4 года назад +2

      @@WildWestGal Thank you, Danyel.

  • @britamagnusson5407
    @britamagnusson5407 3 года назад +3

    These are great listening to! A very nice voice and I can do a bit of work the same time!

  • @carolgriffin8971
    @carolgriffin8971 3 года назад +1

    Which I have a bad migraine i listen to the story's has they send me to sleep and the bad pain go's away and then when I'm better i put them back on. So Thank-you for your story's i really enjoy them

  • @takohamoolsen2432
    @takohamoolsen2432 4 года назад +3

    Probably the reason why the elderly postman didn't tell police before is because of his 'class' status. A lot of police refused to believe the common working person's testimony, claiming they were only after the 'reward' that was offered and no doubt the police had had many of these types of people come forward. They would've asked the postman if he saw what was in the bag and if he told them he didn't see inside, the police would've just brushed him off anyways.

  • @margaretcooper797
    @margaretcooper797 4 года назад +10

    Very interesting cases and very well researched.

  • @alanemarson
    @alanemarson 4 года назад +4

    Just found this channel - great stuff, really interesting! Keep up the great work!

  • @JTA1961
    @JTA1961 4 года назад +4

    There are plenty of old abandoned mines in Arizona however it's more satisfying to have the rattlesnakes finish the job.

  • @MarciaBaker1205
    @MarciaBaker1205 4 года назад +7

    Poor Mamie. I feel so sad for her. I hope he was haunted til his last breath. It's a relief that she got a proper burial near her loved ones.
    Your narration and research into this is wonderful. Thank you 😊

  • @DarksideBallerina
    @DarksideBallerina 4 года назад

    Your videos have made all my work so much better! Your voice is so soothing!

  • @kdodson4498
    @kdodson4498 4 года назад +14

    Thank goodness! Right about bed time 💤

  • @teresadelacanal1065
    @teresadelacanal1065 3 года назад +1

    Great story and wonderful voice!!! Thank you!

  • @Susan-ir5wo
    @Susan-ir5wo Год назад +1

    So interesting. I had never heard of this. Thank you Sir for this part of history. And for your hard work! I love listening to your voice.

  • @brianandrewstuart
    @brianandrewstuart 4 года назад +4

    Very well read and produced. The voice is very easy to listen to - he should do audiobooks

  • @petertate5741
    @petertate5741 4 года назад +2

    Brilliant storytelling !!