The Dark And Disturbing Case Of George Bailey
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- The Case of George Bailey that fascinated both the press and the public in early 1900s USA and Canada
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Very detailed story. So sad this man walked away from his second wife and left her with his 6 children , 2 of which where his former wife’s. It’s a shame that her own sister took up with him and had her own child. 7 kids with no father.😪
I have very little sympathy for a man who abandons his wife and six children because it's just too hard and then starts another family with another woman. There should have been punishment for that but not murder. And if John Best wasn't happy with his lot, he should have gone back to Canada. No tears shed for either man. Thank you Brief Case for your well researched and much detailed account, and your usual beautiful text.
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I have very little sympathy for people in general. Crazy how many people you look into their eyes and see nothing but a cute or handsome face
I feel u on this situation, men back in those days were different than now, they had no respect for women either.
Exactly my sentiment. He was a piece of dirt! To hell with him.
Exactly! You reep what you sow
Enjoyed you reading the story on the crime reel last week and seeing Brief Cat 🐱
Good morning Brief Case!!! Happy to see the new video!!
Morning
I love these stories. So interesting.
Thankyou so much Lesley
Thank you BC for another crime case. Amazingly you have the photos of Bailey and Best. Sad that Bailey abandoned the 2nd wife and six children where they have to fend for themselves. In the end he was murdered. Greetings from Singapore
The hidden watch was the final nail in his coffin
Good morning Brief Case 💼 Hope you have a lovely week! Thank you again for always digging up new stories and creating interesting content for us, week after week! Well Mr. Bailey and Mr. Best...they were just two peaches, weren't they? Thankfully the Mrs. and children weren't around for the ugliness that happened ... tho I must agree it was prudent for Mr. Bailey to withhold Mr. Best's payment til after the harvest n other work was finished. He seemed very shady. And may have done them all in sooner had he been paid sooner. Seems this Mr. Bailey did NOT have a wonderful life! (If you're unsure what the reference is to, "It's a Wonderful Life" is an American classic movie starring a character named "George Bailey". It's a favorite of people to watch between Thanks😮giving and Christmas to help remind us to be grateful, even when things get difficult. And it is a reminder that each of us is an important person in the big picture because we touch more lives than we know. (Resa)
Yep, I thought of THAT George Bailey, too. Couldn’t help it.
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Very interesting story. I live an very close to Sackville NB.
Hi @briefcase and friends! Just in time! 😊
Imagine being employed with a criminal record and then going on strike 😬
I keep looking at the title and thinking of It’s a Wonderful Life.
Bailey was a scoundrel and a cad by sounds of it. Although no one deserves to have their life taken away by another, I am of the shared opinion that Baileys loss was not a great one and not one worth grieving over.
Cannot say i feel sorry for Mr. Bailey or Mr. Best.
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Who came here bc of Bojack?
Sorry what or who is Bojack?
@@BriefCaseOfficial Netflix show Bojack Horseman. A character named Todd Chavez made a reference to George Bailey's name on episode 2 of season 1. Come to think of it, not sure if he was referring to "It's a Wonderful Life" or this guy. But nice coincidence if it's the former.
Wasn't such a Wonderful Life for this George Bailey. So tired of hearing a lot of men at the time abandoning their family because it got too hard. Running off with his wife's half sister. He was an a hole, but didn't deserve to die like that.
Thanks again for this case, BC.
I was just thinking the same. James Stewart💚
beat me to it.
Same here! He quickly remarried ( most likely scored a housekeeper/wife) then he abandoned them…😡
Omg I was gonna say that!!! 😂😂😂
I admit, I thought this was going to reveal George was the killer, and I was going to say Clarence was wrong
Wow, instead of putting energy into another woman he could’ve put energy intokeeping the family together. So sad.
All the way around, especially for the children
Cheating on your wife with her half sister? Abandoning her and 6 kids (2 of which werent even hers) during such difficult times.. swindling your employees and trying to control how their own earned money was spent? Well, 🤷♀️ I dont feel sorry at all tbf.
Don't forget, cruel to animals (according to John).
You're captivating to listen to, but part of me kept imagine seeing Brief Cat also listening to your voice on RUclips. I also couldn't stop thinking about that Bailey abandoned his 2nd wife with 6 kids, and 2 of them wasn't even hers! Not that it means that he deserved being murdered, but still, what a crap thing to do, and on top of that, he abandoned them to instead live with his wife's half-sister.
I tried to consider whether I thought anyone else could've done it other than Best, but my thoughts just returned to that mess with Bailey's poor 2nd wife having to leave her own kids with different relatives, and start working as a housekeeper for someone else, which presumably means she didn't get to see her own kids much after that. And what about the 2 kids from his first wife who died, what a start in life they got...
Brief Case is so well written, and the amount of detail in these cases speaks to the research and care taken in producing each episode. No other crime channel is as good.
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I do get where Bailey was coming from but Best was working, his pay should be able to be spent however he chose. Even if Bailey didn't approve. Best did not and should not have been expected to put his pay back into the farm. I think that's a lil much. Bailey was handsome though, I will have to admit.
I have no sympathy for George Bailey, but didn't it say that they each got 50% of the profit from the crops? If I didn't misunderstand that, then yeah, they both should have put some of their money into needed supplies.
WORST. SISTER. EVER! If I was their mother I would’ve disowned my daughter for running off with her sister’s husband. Multiple grandkids, different daughters, same father… I think not!
The murder was bad too.
Maybe they didn't have the same mother. If they had the same mother, maybe she didn't have any morals either.
Sounds like my dad. POS
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I’ve got a few to catch up on, so that’s me sorted this rainy afternoon.
I'm surprised that the police were actually able to conclude that Best murdered George Bailey after first deciding that
bailey had been killed while seated in his wagon, then deciding that he had been killed in the kitchen, then changing their decision to his having been killed while climbing the barn cellar stairs. It seems like sloppy police work that they didn't notice the bloodstains on the storeroom's floor and walls until Susie Young pointed them out. 🙄
It is far better to abandon a theory that does not match the evidence then to try to make the evidence match the theory.
@@lizthedragon You're missing the whole point. They abandoned and replaced their theories while overlooking the obvious
Blood stains in a storeroom aren't a red flag on a farm. Livestock could have been butchered there or iron oxide paint, which was common back then, could have been prepared/spilled there. Without a smoking gun you really have to adjust your theory as more/better evidence presents itself.
@@Noah_E That may be true, but it was still a better clue than what they were trying to piecemeal together. It wasn't even considered until Susie pointed it out.
It seems pretty convenient to me that the sister husband stealer left town and was conveniently absent during the murder scene but was the ultimate benefactress. She’s left with both a holes out of her life.
Hello!!! This was a good case. Thank You for sharing this sad story with us... I did not feel sorry for Mr. George Bailey... Great Video!!!...🦋
Only a few minutes in, and I've got to say that I'm not a fan of Mr Bailey already. Finding myself hoping he is the victim. Thanks Brief Case!
Thanks Holly :)
LOL that was just too funny!!!
He is another useless, disloyal POS.
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Good morning Brief Case.
I liked the way you had Best's picture floating over the scenes of the farm. Excellent presentation!
Thanks so much Monica
Great detail in this case! I usually side with the victim, but in this one it sounds like Mr. Bailey may have earned his fate.
I can't feel too sorry for Mr. Bailey, after hearing how he abandoned his first wife and children. If true, withholding Mr. Bests' wages because he didn't like the way he spent his money, wasn't the smartest thing to do. Thanks, BC.
I agree.
I feel the same, so not chill!!!🙏😢⚖️🤔❤
Second wife
He had two kids with his first wife, she died. Four kids with his second wife and abandoned her with all six, taking off with her half-sister.
Make sure to pack your bow ties. You always look the best when you have them on all the time.
When did you see Briefie?
Speaking of bow ties makes me think of the gentleman on "Well, I Never"
Those men of old sure knew a thing or two about fashion 😉
Thank you BC for another great one
While at Breakheart this weekend, I told my family that I had mentioned this case to you. Imagine my surprise this morning! ❤ You have a LOT more info and details I had never heard of ..Well done! I will be sharing this with family & friends 👍 THANK YOU SO MUCH BC ! 😊
🍂 Happy Thanksgiving 🍂 from our home to yours!
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Good morning BC from Black Diamond Alberta, loved seeing Brief Cat! Have a great week.
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I can’t imagine how Mrs. Bailey felt knowing her husband left her for her half sister Plus the fact that they had six children together, and I’m sure that was so hard on her and back then as you know, certain things are looked down upon.
When I heard about the union disputes, I’m not really surprised anyone was killed at all, which is not only heartbreaking to his family, but his six children . As for mr. best, he seem to be in and out of trouble with the drinking, and of course, is attitude, and once he was found guilty, we usually find out what the punishment is going to be, which, of course is death. This was a pretty horror story for everyone left behind and spite him hurting his wife the way he did. No one deserves to be killed in the manner that he was.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends and family and a nice and relaxing holiday weekend
Bless 🙏🏽
Keep warm
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Interesring but sad.. I know it wasn't an easy life back then but murder should not be a solution to a problem ever. It always amazes me to realize how desperate people can become.
You could actually make a movie about a lot of the cases that have been covered on here and this sounds like one of those cases
Yes I think it does
I'll volunteer my "camera'. For most of these you'd only need like 5 or 6 actors to pantomime out the parts with lots of voice over narration. 2 or 3 mains, 2 or 3 for witnesses and lawyers. Brief cameos as the judge. Make it a recurring thing.
Costuming is gonna kill the budget though. But as for scouting locations 80% of these are on farms so no need to build sets.
Let's do this!
BC always find those murder stories from the 19th century… with a twist. I assumed from the start that George was the killer, not the victim. Another great case. Thank you for reviving the memories of all those victims in your videos, otherwise lost in time.
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Thankyou so much Louise :)
@@BriefCaseOfficial will we ever see a face to the voice ?
Maybe, I have not decided
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I love hearing these old stories. Stories most don't know about.
Thanks for another story from the past .Some people kindly help others to offer employment but you never know who you are really working next to.
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I wonder if the assault for which Best went to prison occurred while he was drunk at a bar. I believe Bailey was prudent to delay paying him his wages.
This was SO interesting! Thank you! I’m from Atlantic Canada, and have lived in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. While growing up, my family would take me to visit relatives in Lynn, Massachusetts. It was so exciting for me to be in a large American city at the time! Many Atlantic Canadians have connections to New England states. I have never heard of this case before. Thanks so much again! ❤🇨🇦🇺🇸
Thanks for watching Donna :)
My family has history in the Sackville area. Now I have to look into any connection to this story.
I grew up in the Swampscott/Lynn area so it was interesting to hear this tale. My family also has ties to Nova Scotia. From what I understand, a lot of Canadian workers were shipped in to work in the many shoe factories in Lynn, aka shoe city.
The life you give to these stories is never a waste of time to all of those who enjoy True Crime at its Best.... Thank You once again
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Goodmorning Brief Case💼 This Story is in my neck of the woods i live in Lynn Mass Those to factory's are still here one is elderly housing the other has Apts behind one of them is The Lynn Historical Museum🖼 Most of the others were lost to a Fire about 40 years ago my stepfather worked in one of the one that burned down shoes were really cheap in this town back then and we also have the GE factory were Grand pa Joe from from Willywonka Original Movie Worked there before the Movie Thank You From Milly in Lynn Massachusetts 01902 ❤✌👍🍏🍀🍁🍂🍀
Thanks Jocelien, Its always great to get comments and extra information from people who live in the area, much appreciated :)
Thanks Milly! My grandfather (aka Grandpa Joe) 😊 worked at GE in Lynn after returning from WW2 ❤ Was Willie Wonka's Grandpa Joe really from GE?!? I never knew that! I now live right up the street in Saugus
🦃Happy Thanksgiving neighbor!
@@LisaNH934 Hi Lisa That's wonderful Willywonka was my favorite Movie as a child and Grandpa Joe was a Favorite of mine i Never knew my grandparents they had passed away before i was born every time i pass by The Ge Factory i always Remember Him Thank You so Much Neighbor and Have a wonderful Thanksgiving🦃✌❤🍁🍂🍃🍁🍂🍃🍁🍂🍃🍁🍂Ps i actually Have The DVD and watch it from time to time with my Son and Daughter✌
@@jocelienjimenez9821 "Actor Jack Albertson (Grandpa Joe) was born on June 16, 1907, in Malden, Massachusetts. Albertson dropped out of high school, ending his formal education after a single year. He worked at several different jobs including: the local General Electric plant; in one of many shoe factories in the Lynn, Massachusetts area; and as a rack boy in neighborhood pool parlors, where he was a fairly good pool hustler, although he was always on guard to avoid playing anyone who could "out-hustle" him."
❤️ I just called my sister in Peabody, and we haven't seen that movie (in full) since the 70s ! We'll be watching it tonight... 🎵"I've got a Golden Ticket" 🎶 😘 (oh...to be young again!) 😉 Thank you again Milly! ❤️
Best way to start my Monday! Ty BC! 💕
A case from my hometown! Funny thing, not something I'd heard about before. Breakheart is now a park with walking trails and a swimming area and as far as I know there's nothing remaining of the farm, though I may have to look into that. Thanks for this piece of basically lost history.
Thanks for sharing!
You always give us enough background and details to make the story clear, never too much, never anything off-topic. You're like Sgt Friday in the US TV series Dragnet: The facts, ma'am', just the facts, was his tag line.
Thankyou
Another beautiful morning with Brief Case! Thank you Sir, for your fine work and dedication. Mondays are always better with your content! Also, Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the states, on behalf of your friends across the pond… Happy Thanksgiving Brief Case!
Thank you kindly!
Why would Best keep/hide a fragment of a coat? It kinda sounds like planted evidence. 🤔
Good evening BC, my parents got back from Singapore today and I went to pick them up from the airport. They are now watching the final season of the Crown!
Hi Dee, I am watching that too :)
@@BriefCaseOfficial Cool beans!
I heard it’s pretty bad. Hopefully they are not taking the whole thing as fact.
Good morning brief case! Love your work. Hope you are well. Thank you for another wonderful video!
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Always enjoy this! You take us around. 🐺🔁
Another great case! I must admit, though, it is hard to feel sorry for men thinking they have economic hardships, when abandoned wives have to take up low paying work to support the children these men so casually left behind. Farm workers had low wages? I bet housekeeper wages were lower. (Not a reflection on you, BC! I love your stories. Just my grievance against the inequities of the time.)
Not really as innocent as other victims in these stories, was he?
A victim, nonetheless.
I imagine in those days it was probably very hard to find a woman who would be willing to raise your children plus of course raise her own which due to no birth control is unavoidable. I suppose if the woman is poor enough and has a heart, and truly loves you it shouldn't be nearly as hard to find a wife🤷♀️. Oh my goodness! I just saw the part about him getting a job for 20 cents per hour😂 he has I believe six children and he definitely needs his ex-wife probably still married to take care of those children especially since two of them are not even his!
It was probably easier than you think, women left on their own with children would jump at the chance of marrying again, there were few prospects for women, especially if they were left with children to raise on their own. Even if they could get a job, they could only earn a fraction of what a man could earn.
Two of them were not hers. They were all his. Then he had another one with her half-sister.
@@TawnyC_ Whoa!
Awesome story!!
I'm always looking forward to the next one!
What a case, so many twists. I think the right man was held responsible. George was somewhat a lothario it seems. The "demon" drink to pay again. George seemed to have got his life together instead he left so many fatherless children. Thank you BC for another great case 👵🏴🌹🌹
Sitting in the airport terminal waiting to board, so happy this just dropped ❤ (New Orleans)
Have a good flight
Another gripping episode of BC!
Always a great start to the new week! 👏
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Good morning BC!
Morning
Thank you for posting and happy Monday.
Thanks for watching
I loved the way you built up this story, great pacing. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
You're the best B.C!!! I never tire of hearing these stories, As dark and tragic as they are, you tell them So well, with an air of respect and nostalgia. TY. 💕
Thankyou :)
Ohhh 😊I am surprised to hear the Police had interactions with smart people and behaved with skill .
Master shoemaker was astute 😊
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I've come to hear Brief Case again...
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There was George Bailey thinking it was “ A Wonderful Life”
Others have mentioned the Breakheart Reservation in Saugus, but it's also of note: there's still a bridge crossing the Floating Bridge Pond. The current bridge doesn't actually float, but the pond is still called Floating Bridge Pond. The road which crosses is called Western Avenue in Lynn, and is also known as Massachusetts Route 107 or The Salem Turnpike. It's been a direct route from Boston to Salem for hundreds of years. The road which passes by the Breakheart Reservation was originally called The Newburyport Turnpike - another main spoke radiating from Boston's hub, in this case to Newburyport, so it's directly on the way to Maine. Saugus calls their stretch of the road Broadway, but most people know it as US-1 - a route which runs from Key West, Florida to the Canadian border in Maine.
I saw Brief Cat! Thank you for sharing him for Petty Crime! ❤❤❤
I find it interesting how things haven’t really changed much. We’re still having many of the same issues as the people in these videos. Technology has just made it easier to catch criminals, but it hasn’t prevented crimes from happening.
I met brief cat on crime reel brilliant story telling ❤
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Thanks for listening
What a great story 🥰
Great story!!
Thanks for listening
Excellent BC, shout out to brief cat 🐈 🇨🇦👍😎
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A very old Boston saying....
Lynn, Lynn city of sin...
You never come out,
the way you went in....😂
Thanks Ann, I never heard that when researching the case
lol, never heard that
Karmic JUSTICE rules! 🤨
Be good 😊 everyone and enjoy your BEST life…! 😘🤜🤛💛✨
Clarence really dropped the ball on this one...
Wonderful work BC - Loved seeing Brief Cat on Crime Reel channel - you did a great narration on that collaboration
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A great start for a Monday morning. Good morning BC
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Brief Kitteh! (from last week's collab w/Crime Reel)
Great one BC, thanks, well done.
Much appreciated
I saw the name and thought of "It's a Wonderful Life"!
Does it make me a bad person that I don't have much sympathy for the victim who abandoned his wife and 6 children to run off with her half-sister?🤔
Hej Briefy! Hoppas allt e bra med dig.
Bra video som alltid.
Kramar från Sverige
Thankyou :)
My favorite vintage channel ☺️💜....
Wow, thank you!
Humorous side note. I think most Americans gen x and older are thinking. No! George Bailey is from Bedford Falls New York. ( The fictional town from ‘ Its a wonderful life. ‘
Lol
It’s a Wonderful life and miracle on 34th street are watched on Thanksgiving day every year by Americans and Canadians.
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Men were so handsome back then but they were harsh when it came to their wives and other women.
Grisly! This guy was a horrible person. Excellent work.,.. again! You never disappoint. Thanks
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Always very interesting true stories that I've never heard of before. Thank you for sharing this knowledge with us. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Thanks Sheila and Happy Christmas to you!
Good morning all from South Jersey USA....pets to Brief Cat
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I too thought of wonderful life when I saw the name
I love your channel and the old fashioned tails. Retelling it you do it so well. Thanks for trelliing their stories and your effort. You and your tails are my bed buddies 😂❤❤❤
Thank you very much!
This is wild. I used to live 15 minutes from that farm! I never knew this happened.
Wow thats cool :)
@@BriefCaseOfficial it’s a truly lovely area - what a shame so sad a tale happened there.
Wow. Abandoning your family back then may have been more common than i realized. My father's father abandoned the famiy when my father was born.
Yes it seems so, my great grandfather did the same