The Mysterious and Disturbing Case of Florence Behnam

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  • Опубликовано: 12 ноя 2024

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  • @wandahall4435
    @wandahall4435 10 месяцев назад +63

    BC this is Great ❤❤❤

  • @KathleenCalhoun-em6ys
    @KathleenCalhoun-em6ys 10 месяцев назад +122

    Here's where wealth made a difference. No poor man could have won that case, but fate caught up with Mr. Benham, anyway, but it also shows that not even wealth can escape the Grim Reaper when he comes a-calling.

  • @jackie0604oxon
    @jackie0604oxon 10 месяцев назад +75

    Thanks for an interesting case BC, quite a few of these tragedies seem to be heiresses who disregard their elders' concerns about fortune hunters. If only they had listened!

  • @serenitynow288
    @serenitynow288 10 месяцев назад +36

    I felt so bad for Mrs. Benham. The final verdict just brought even more heartache and shame to the poor victim’s name. But he didn’t last long after his freedom so I felt it was poetic justice. So well told as usual Mr. Brief Case!

  • @resourcedragon
    @resourcedragon 10 месяцев назад +109

    I'm not surprised that a competent lawyer was able to make mincemeat of those clowns of doctors. From the sound of it, also, Howard had given Florence syphilis and, again, the doctors seem to have missed that. That story was somehow quintessentially Victorian.

    • @carrington2949
      @carrington2949 10 месяцев назад +11

      Facts. If Florence knew she had an STD, then doctors should have detected it as well. Sex ed was not taught so the appearance of symptoms had to be obvious. Poor woman.

    • @gaslitworldf.melissab2897
      @gaslitworldf.melissab2897 10 месяцев назад +15

      Yes. It was. Imagine how embarrassing for a married woman of some means to report yet again to a doctor about complaints in her genitalia. The purchase alone would not have convinced me, but that he argued with the clerk who initially refused the sale sold me on his guilt. Why was it something to fight about and also hide?

    • @Lucinda_Jackson
      @Lucinda_Jackson 10 месяцев назад

      @@gaslitworldf.melissab2897
      It would make sense if he actually believed taking it in small amounts was a legitimate treatment for syphilis.

    • @resourcedragon
      @resourcedragon 10 месяцев назад +7

      @@gaslitworldf.melissab2897: The way the justice system is _supposed_ to work is that the accused has the benefit of the presumption of innocence until guilt is proven. In this case the prosecution botched demonstrating unambiguously that Florence had been poisoned. So if she hadn't been poisoned then her husband couldn't be found guilty of poisoning her.
      Yes, I strongly suspect Howard did it, he definitely wasn't anything even remotely like a model citizen but the prosecution made a dog's breakfast of their case and so Howard Behnam got off.

    • @SweetChicagoGator
      @SweetChicagoGator 8 месяцев назад +5

      Saved from The Gallows, but not from the Grim Reaper. 🙏

  • @roguewave13
    @roguewave13 10 месяцев назад +21

    Born & raised in Batavia, NY! Such a small place and so cool to hear a story from home on Brief Case!

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +4

      It's great when I receive comments from the towns where the crime happened

    • @suzannebosjolie7532
      @suzannebosjolie7532 6 месяцев назад

      Yes, he did a story about a murder in the little town called Louisville, N.Y. I lived about 6 miles away for 29 years!

  • @julireep278
    @julireep278 10 месяцев назад +51

    Wow. I can't believe Mr. Benham was actually declared not guilty. In all the stories presented previously, it seemed the justice system was far more prudent than it is in today's society, but in this case it appears to be just as corrupt. That's disappointing.

    • @albertafarmer8638
      @albertafarmer8638 10 месяцев назад +6

      Yes but don't worry, he didn't escape divine judgement.

    • @robertdixon1439
      @robertdixon1439 10 месяцев назад +3

      This has quickly become my favorite channel

  • @barbarabrooks4747
    @barbarabrooks4747 10 месяцев назад +57

    A classic sociopath. No conscience, no self-control. He had an ideal situation, but destroyed it with his dissipation and cruelty.

    • @callmehplus
      @callmehplus 10 месяцев назад +9

      I suppose he thought she was more valuable dead than alive.

    • @nunyabiz3557
      @nunyabiz3557 9 месяцев назад +3

      Well put

  • @seandelap8587
    @seandelap8587 10 месяцев назад +30

    Things always start of well for them but then everything goes rapidly downhill from that point on

  • @tuvia4082
    @tuvia4082 10 месяцев назад +23

    Great video as usual BC, thanks. Howard did it and karma found him. Tragic for Florence and her family though.

  • @nancychisholm5399
    @nancychisholm5399 10 месяцев назад +20

    Greetings and salutations Brief Case (and team) from Cabbagetown Toronto. BTW thanks for your great coverage on Agnes, hope the lupins were in bloom for your visit to Iceland!

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for watching!

    • @anisacoley8707
      @anisacoley8707 10 месяцев назад +2

      Greetings from South Jersey USA

    • @vickisawyer7405
      @vickisawyer7405 10 месяцев назад +4

      I'm from Whidbey Island and have been to many places on the globe and lupins were always there - they are my favorite flower, especially the purple ones!!

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 10 месяцев назад +2

      THIS is the lupin express!

  • @CommonWealther
    @CommonWealther 10 месяцев назад +23

    I've been waiting for you! Greetings from a -15°C Canada. ❤🇨🇦 I heard you narrate a story on another channel last night. What a treat!

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +4

      Sounds very cold, take care

    • @anisacoley8707
      @anisacoley8707 10 месяцев назад +4

      Greetings from South Jersey USA

    • @DneilB007
      @DneilB007 10 месяцев назад +4

      I see you’re in a warm part of Canada! It’s -30C here in the prairies.

    • @CommonWealther
      @CommonWealther 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@DneilB007 I used to live in AB. Dry cold doesn't bother me as much as this damp cold.

  • @kristy9337
    @kristy9337 10 месяцев назад +22

    It wasn't clear(to me🙃) how close Miss Harris was to Florence. However, she was truly a "closed mouth friend". A woman with the highest discretion.
    * I'm glad she came forward to expose his vile lifestyle, even if it didn't lead to his conviction.

  • @kerrywatts5740
    @kerrywatts5740 10 месяцев назад +9

    So corrupt! Mr. Benham deliberately murdered his wife. To get a second trial, and they found him not guilty??? The pharmacy, I'm sure, knew he was up to something evil!
    Thank you again Brief Case for yet another incredible episode!!!❤

  • @vickisawyer7405
    @vickisawyer7405 10 месяцев назад +12

    Crime is always there. Just got done reading some of Sophocles and boy, talk about tragedy. Thank you, BC for another story on my Monday morn/Friday night!! It's just after 0500 and will be looking at the dark for 1.5 hrs. But it's getting better!! cya next week!!

  • @Bulldog13368
    @Bulldog13368 10 месяцев назад +162

    Hello to BC and everyone listening. I believe Mr. Benham poisoned his wife. People saw this man administering this substance. He was bold enough to do this in front of her doctor. I am sorry a high priced lawyer was able to sway the minds of the jury. Finally justice was served by way of fate. Unfortunately, Florence and her family suffered greatly. Thank you BC for another riveting tale of betrayal and treachery.

    • @robertmoffett3486
      @robertmoffett3486 10 месяцев назад +6

      "Bold" is hardly the word that comes to my mind. Only a total lunatic would murder his wife in front of her doctor. It's highly unlikely he did so. I find it almost impossible of belief. Apparently, the second jury didn't believe it, since he was acquitted

    • @Bulldog13368
      @Bulldog13368 10 месяцев назад

      So you believe Mr Benham is innocent of the crime?? If so, do you believe Florence died of natural causes??

    • @suemcgregor9248
      @suemcgregor9248 10 месяцев назад +5

      In England he would have been hanged, but in the U.S. the almighty dollar talks. Never mind if the money comes from the victim, if you've got it, flaunt it

    • @suemcgregor9248
      @suemcgregor9248 10 месяцев назад +8

      ​@@robertmoffett3486so what did she die of then? Boredom? He killed her for money, simple

    • @Hippiechick11
      @Hippiechick11 10 месяцев назад

      ​​@@suemcgregor9248unfortunately true.

  • @barbarajolley6578
    @barbarajolley6578 10 месяцев назад +11

    Great story, BC, as usual❤❤❤. As I was listening to your narration, I was looking at the drawings of Mrs. Benham and her husband. There a lot of sadness and expression of sorrow and defeat in her face and eyes. His face conveys the impression of someone impudent and careless....Whoever draw these portraits was very talented.

    • @stacywilson4790
      @stacywilson4790 10 месяцев назад +4

      She was a woman of great sorrow .A horrible husband who made her life hell and also was a horrible father to.

  • @aNotamBiEn
    @aNotamBiEn 10 месяцев назад +14

    Cheers and good (late) evening from the southern regions of Australia.
    Thanks again for another intriguing brief........case!!
    Keep it up mate. Still working through the back catalogue and loving all of it.
    This one was a rough outcome. Control of her estate, coroner malpractice or obfuscation, expensive lawyers.. inevitable sad conclusion.

  • @Flamsterette
    @Flamsterette 10 месяцев назад +6

    Thanks for the upload, Brief Case. I haven't heard of this one before. Time to have some coffee and spicy noodles while I listen to this before the hockey game at 10 AM on a cold random Monday.

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +2

      Thanks for listening

    • @Flamsterette
      @Flamsterette 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@BriefCaseOfficial You're welcome!

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 10 месяцев назад +2

      Coffee with spicy noodles?! You are blessed with a strong stomach,lol

    • @Flamsterette
      @Flamsterette 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@lazyhomebody1356 Ha, I've had to dial down the heat and spice lately! No more Samyang noodles for me!

  • @tamsin1969
    @tamsin1969 10 месяцев назад +10

    Im totally bed-bound with a herniated disc impinging the nerves in my spine, causing sciatica. Its freaking agonizing, so thank you so much for another amazing story from the past, and something to take my mind of the pain right now. Brilliantly researched, presented and narrated, as always. Many thanks.

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +6

      Oh Tamsin, that is not good, I really hope you feel better soon, thankyou so much for the supa thanks, it is very much appreciated

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 10 месяцев назад +2

      ❤❤❤

    • @tamsin1969
      @tamsin1969 10 месяцев назад

      @@lazyhomebody1356 💓🌺🌾💓

    • @Mattostar-z2d
      @Mattostar-z2d 9 месяцев назад +2

      Your generosity is awesome to see. 💗

    • @trishmcl9055
      @trishmcl9055 2 месяца назад

      Wow you're too young to be laid up.

  • @joannethortan2257
    @joannethortan2257 10 месяцев назад +10

    Good morning Brief Case.

  • @marionbowler5440
    @marionbowler5440 10 месяцев назад +4

    Marvelous Monday, hurray. Enjoy your week and thank you for sharing ❣️ 🇨🇦

  • @hollymorris785
    @hollymorris785 10 месяцев назад +5

    Thanks Brief Case! Enjoying this from a snowy Tennessee! Our first snowfall of the season at my home❤️

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +1

      Oh wow, I hope you are not too cold

    • @hollymorris785
      @hollymorris785 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@BriefCaseOfficial Toasty warm in my house, checking every now and again to see how deep it's getting. We are expecting about 6 inches, which is enough to mostly shut everything down. This makes the northern states laugh at us, they require multiple feet of snow to stay home, lol

  • @cadillacdeville5828
    @cadillacdeville5828 10 месяцев назад +12

    Good morning Briefcase 💼 and friends ❤

  • @saintsms1697
    @saintsms1697 9 месяцев назад +3

    I love ur channel can't stop watching ❤

  • @TA-cm9yi
    @TA-cm9yi 10 месяцев назад +9

    Good morning from Black Diamond Alberta BC, as part usual an interesting case 😊. Looking forward to your next case.

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +4

      Good Morning, I hope its not too cold

    • @TA-cm9yi
      @TA-cm9yi 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@BriefCaseOfficial only-34C today...was - 47C the other day!

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +1

      Wow :(

  • @jacksonstarky8288
    @jacksonstarky8288 10 месяцев назад +13

    I wonder how much Mr. Benham paid to get his retrial, never mind what the second trial's legal fees must have been, because there's no way there wasn't bribery involved. But the grim reaper doesn't care about money.
    I found the channel about a month ago and I'm still finding the occasional old episode I've missed. I have enough subscribed channels that I don't always catch new videos within 24 hours of their release. I've been consistently impressed by the level of research, and by how much information survives from older cases.

  • @daniletourneau6182
    @daniletourneau6182 10 месяцев назад +6

    And thank you for pronouncing Batavia correctly! Most Map apps, and sometimes even Google - will show it's pronounced incorrectly (Bat - a - via ... is usually the incorrect way they might pronounce it). You did great!!!! I love the twists in this story! 🎉

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +4

      Thanks Daniel, I saw a few videos on Batavia to try and make sure it was correct

    • @daniletourneau6182
      @daniletourneau6182 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@BriefCaseOfficial you did us proud!!!! Thank you for all your hard and consistent great work!!! 👍

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 10 месяцев назад

      I never would have pronounced it the "wrong" way. The right way seems obvious really

    • @daniletourneau6182
      @daniletourneau6182 10 месяцев назад +3

      @lazyhomebody1356 that's what I thought too! I have an aunt who lives a few towns over, and I'll never forget her once pronouncing it "Bat-a-via". I was a kid, but even then I was confused about where she was talking about. 🤣🤣🤣 So even somewhat locals, can pronounce it wrong. Hell, I'm about 40 mins from Batavia in a town called Chili ... amd it's pronounced "Chy-lie", not like the food: chili. Couldn't tell ya why they did that... but I'm sure there's a reason. HAHAHA

  • @daynasafranek7807
    @daynasafranek7807 10 месяцев назад +39

    Imagine being found not guilty due to a “social disease”….

    • @cyankirkpatrick5194
      @cyankirkpatrick5194 10 месяцев назад +4

      🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻🤷‍♀️ I was in a group home and one person didn't do any chores due to them having a STD a very bad one herpes the doctor said no I'm thinking why.

    • @DneilB007
      @DneilB007 10 месяцев назад +7

      And then imagine dying from that same social disease just a couple of years later. Just imagine! It’s almost like ignoring your symptoms and refusing medical treatment hastens your demise, but seeking medical care prolongs your life.

    • @ShaCaro
      @ShaCaro 10 месяцев назад

      @@cyankirkpatrick5194 transmission?

  • @brodyberry6253
    @brodyberry6253 10 месяцев назад +2

    AWE YEA that’s what i’m talkin bout!!! Thank you for another banger good sir! 💯

  • @kathrynbillinghurst188
    @kathrynbillinghurst188 10 месяцев назад +12

    Florence and the Machine…a song 🎶 called Jenny of Old Stones…!
    A beautifully haunting song…for anyone whom appreciates true love’s 💕spirit! Listen and be enchanted! Oh…Enya is wonderful also! 🥰💕💐🙆‍♀️🇦🇺✌️

  • @stacywilson4790
    @stacywilson4790 10 месяцев назад +22

    The poison was not consumed .It was injected .That is why no poison was found in her stomach .When the poison was injected it traveled through her blood stream and straight to her heart which brought on a heart attack .Which given by the doctor who was paid a considerable amount of money to do so by Mr Benham . I really need to start editing my comments .I'm you sure understand . Which I commend you for all the time and hard work you put into each story .God bless you richly !

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +7

      Thanks Stacy

    • @stacywilson4790
      @stacywilson4790 10 месяцев назад +5

      @@BriefCaseOfficial You are very Welcome! 😇

    • @CC3193
      @CC3193 5 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks for your comment. Is this your opinion, or fact you’ve found somewhere? I’m curious how you know this.

    • @stacywilson4790
      @stacywilson4790 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@CC3193 It is fact .I have a medical background .I use to be a a Profiler .

    • @CC3193
      @CC3193 5 месяцев назад +1

      @@stacywilson4790 Yes but is it your opinion with a medical background & history as a profiler? Or it’s an evidence-based, acknowledged, recorded, published fact in this case?

  • @senses70
    @senses70 10 месяцев назад +7

    Hello BC! Thank you for another case with a twist, like only you can deliver. If he was guilty, then karma caught up with him…

  • @swedishpiggi
    @swedishpiggi 10 месяцев назад +4

    Hi BC great video as always

  • @sophiaisabelle01
    @sophiaisabelle01 10 месяцев назад +22

    Don't forget your umbrella while traveling. Always stay safe, Brief Case.

  • @JALILAHLatif
    @JALILAHLatif 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hmmmmmmmm 😔thanks sir amazing job very interesting story n fantastic explanation 👍👌👌👍GOD bless you n protect you always all the best 👍👌👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @monicabennett6620
    @monicabennett6620 10 месяцев назад +11

    This story occurred in my old stomping grounds as I was born not far from Batavia, NY. So fascinating!

  • @brenda6201
    @brenda6201 10 месяцев назад +3

    and as always, great job, BC!!
    🥂

  • @seandelap8587
    @seandelap8587 10 месяцев назад +8

    Happy Monday BC

  • @lisageiger9841
    @lisageiger9841 10 месяцев назад +12

    Hi BC😊 I felt shocked when they came back with the second verdict. It may have been fate. I just hope he suffered worse than her. If it wasn’t fate, at least he died relatively quickly. I’m sure it was definitely painful. I feel that it came down to, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But his sentence wasn’t served by the courts. Great work BC. I so love you and I hope you enjoyed your holidays. Happy New Year.🎆

    • @StacyL.
      @StacyL. 10 месяцев назад +1

      It may not have been served by the lower courts of this world, but one better believe that he stood in front of the Ultimate Judge and is now paying for his sins.

  • @resarm5007
    @resarm5007 10 месяцев назад +5

    Hello Brief Case! 💼 Poor Florence! I do believe Howard did poison her. After the way he pursued her, ran off with her to get married, and the way they quarreled and circumstances of his purchase of cyanide. Thankfully, he did not get away with it, even if he was found not guilty at retrial. I'm sure he suffered, and as he did, perhaps he gave some thought to his past actions and Florence. The only good news was that their child didn't have to grow up with him, was raised by his grandparents, and lived to a ripe old age.
    (I made it here, a little late today, but I enjoyed the photos and story. Thank you again, and I surely hope all is well with you, Dear BC!) Resa

  • @gregevans6044
    @gregevans6044 9 месяцев назад +1

    Hey, that one was exceptionally good! Thanks!

  • @littlereddstar5264
    @littlereddstar5264 10 месяцев назад +7

    Great cases as always BC. I wonder how many other husbands poisoned their wives/partners/children. We’ve seen quite a few cases of women being covered but not as many of men. Maybe BC might consider doing more?

  • @macrinawaterbury8420
    @macrinawaterbury8420 10 месяцев назад

    I'm addicted to these old cases, I love that I found a channel dedicated to them

  • @maryrowe3981
    @maryrowe3981 10 месяцев назад +10

    Just desserts for Mr. Benham, I'd say.

  • @kimsherlock8969
    @kimsherlock8969 10 месяцев назад +7

    The vital decision to test blood for chemicals was a major F U .
    F Ups 😮😮😮😮

  • @rosemaryfranzese317
    @rosemaryfranzese317 9 месяцев назад +7

    This case is not quite straightforward. Admittedly Howard Benham was a terrible husband but the post mortems clearly were not as well as they should have been so there was and still is an element of doubt. Benham didn’t really escape justice if he was guilty. Things could have been very different for him if he had valued his wife and treated her well.

  • @erlindahill9046
    @erlindahill9046 10 месяцев назад +1

    Please show More Story's like this I follow this site faithfully

  • @jodyharnish9104
    @jodyharnish9104 10 месяцев назад

    Wow! This story is intense! It was fascinating to see how the opinions changed as new evidence came up. Well done!

  • @BrittneyDeShea420
    @BrittneyDeShea420 10 месяцев назад +1

    Oh darn! I am late. Thanks Briefy. Sending love from Kentucky USA

  • @corvusglaive4804
    @corvusglaive4804 9 месяцев назад

    It's been awhile since I've enjoyed one of your files BC, thanks again 👊🏿
    I shall be tuning in to your
    Next
    Brief
    Case!

  • @shahinabashir8622
    @shahinabashir8622 9 месяцев назад

    You're back!!!!! Wonderful to hear your fabulous narratives once again! Interesting, and thoroughly researched.....as usual. Thank you. Love history, look forward to hearing many more.

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  9 месяцев назад

      Hello, I have not been anywhere as I launch a new video every Monday at 12pm UK time :)

  • @TheRetirednavy92
    @TheRetirednavy92 10 месяцев назад +2

    Good morning. Another great video.

  • @angelastanton6409
    @angelastanton6409 10 месяцев назад +2

    another great case!! love this channel ❤❤❤

  • @lilaura5
    @lilaura5 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for another great story

  • @marlodt12
    @marlodt12 10 месяцев назад

    Great to see the new video BC! Have a great day from a very cold Texas today!

  • @ColleenD78
    @ColleenD78 10 месяцев назад +5

    Binge-watching Brief Case vids today during the blizzard here in Western NY. Best true crime channel on YT! 🥶👍🩷

  • @mikeconrad8991
    @mikeconrad8991 10 месяцев назад +1

    I look forward to each Monday, mostly to receive the knew Brief Case

  • @maryrichardson6029
    @maryrichardson6029 10 месяцев назад +1

    Always interesting
    Thank you❤

  • @iggit2
    @iggit2 10 месяцев назад +5

    Yah!!! A new Brief-Case!.. Happy monday everyone~~.. Thanks BC!~

  • @SuperBigdaddywood
    @SuperBigdaddywood 10 месяцев назад +4

    Always excited to see new Brief Case content!

  • @wendybutler1681
    @wendybutler1681 5 месяцев назад

    Your use of photos from the period and the actual case is appreciated. I don't like stock photos but these are slices of the lives if the time. Greatly appreciate the newspaper clippings, too. Well done!

  • @kathrynbillinghurst188
    @kathrynbillinghurst188 10 месяцев назад +8

    🇦🇺✌️💃🏻Great to HEAR you again!! 🤗💐💕

  • @aparnarajesh
    @aparnarajesh 10 месяцев назад +22

    If Florence listern her mother's and stepfather's warings for not marry howard after her death, her mother and stepfather campaigned to exuremed Florence 's death. Howard's actions left their son as oprhan

  • @raeannaruby8306
    @raeannaruby8306 10 месяцев назад

    I love this channel. it almost always covers cases I'm unfamiliar with, with subtle nuances and thought provoking details. I was wondering if you ever thought about making more playlists? Maybe by century or continent?

  • @martinwarner1178
    @martinwarner1178 9 месяцев назад

    Well there's a story. Thank you Brief Case. Always good, always interesting. Peace be unto you.

  • @gregdiamond6023
    @gregdiamond6023 10 месяцев назад +3

    You do have a way of weaving your words together in a delicious confection of the mouth watering case of Florence Benham. You do it for every case BC.

  • @theresadimaggio7241
    @theresadimaggio7241 10 месяцев назад +8

    First off, she should have stayed home with her mother. Very gullible girl . I do wonder how he administer the poison. 😮. I also wanted to know what happened to the baby she gave birth to? Thank you Briefcase, love all your programs. Great work. God bless you

  • @stephanieannmorris4625
    @stephanieannmorris4625 10 месяцев назад +2

    As always I love your work ❤

  • @coxmosia1
    @coxmosia1 10 месяцев назад +12

    You mean Karma did favor him. 😊. It was obvious he married her for her trust fund.
    Thank you BC for a most interesting case.

  • @debanam
    @debanam 10 месяцев назад +6

    Good morning from the Jersey Shore BC!

  • @DonnaDouglas-x3x
    @DonnaDouglas-x3x 9 месяцев назад

    Great presentation. Thank you.

  • @TheBub26
    @TheBub26 10 месяцев назад +3

    behnam: i'd like to poison my neighbor's dog. will this do the job? mr elliot: it certainly will, that will be.... such was the 19th century

  • @qrufus
    @qrufus 9 месяцев назад +2

    Why didn't Ms. Harris (the new witness) come forward sooner?Also, who did she testify for (defense or prosecution)? Her testimony shows the possibility of when Florence could've been given the poison. I just wished a proper autopsy was done from the beginning. As of right now, I'm unsure of Harold's innocence/guilt.

  • @StacyL.
    @StacyL. 10 месяцев назад +1

    I didn't get a chance to watch this case yesterday as usual, but caught up today. What a crazy turn of events! I find it fascinating that even though he was acquitted in the second trial, that he ended up dying a year later from disease, so I guess in the end, one can't cheat death...

  • @sheilagravely5621
    @sheilagravely5621 9 месяцев назад

    Ahhhh, BC, i have missed you so much! Glad to see you pop up again. ❤❤❤❤❤ from Douglas Georgia, USA.😊

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  9 месяцев назад

      Hi Shiela, I am here every Monday

    • @sheilagravely5621
      @sheilagravely5621 9 месяцев назад

      Yes, followed you forever, but due to my mother's death I moved to help take care of my step-dad. I haven't had you pop up on my recommendations in probably a year and half now, I think I'm still subscribed.

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  9 месяцев назад +1

      Sorry to hear about your loss Sheila, I know what its like to lose a parent. I hope you and your Step-Dad are OK. If you press the notification button you should receive a reminder every time I upload.

  • @Mattostar-z2d
    @Mattostar-z2d 9 месяцев назад

    Oops! I'm late watching this one. Brief Case, you do have some spectacular videos that do have tragic ends. 😥 Thank you for your continued excellent content. 💯💯

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  9 месяцев назад +1

      Glad you made it Matto, hope all is good with you

    • @Mattostar-z2d
      @Mattostar-z2d 9 месяцев назад

      @@BriefCaseOfficial Thank you, Brief Case. I'm feeling great, very rested and relaxed. I wanted to watch to this sooner, but I'm late.

  • @foxcell
    @foxcell 10 месяцев назад +2

    Another interesting case Into the past thanks again

  • @brenmanock
    @brenmanock 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks briefy

  • @karenfitzpatrick6256
    @karenfitzpatrick6256 10 месяцев назад +2

    I just forwarded this video to my son in Florida. I was married to a Benham for over twenty years. It was my name too! We have three children and eight grandchildren.
    Excluding my two sons' wives there are seven of them who have the surname Benham. Since six of them are male I expect the name will go down through another generation on this branch.
    Here's the weirdest coincidence that really caught my attention, my mother-in-law was FLORENCE BENHAM! My father-in-law was born and raised in NY. But he was from NYC.
    I do have an active Ancestry subscription with a family tree I occasionally work on. My kids all have submitted their DNA there. So, new cousins, maybe?
    At least there's a place to start. I'll definitely be investigating some more on this.Too bad the son changed his name though I really do understand why he did it.
    Of course, even with finding someone, this is a subject any possible descendants may not want to discuss, if they even know.
    If they are on Ancestry, likely this story is not unknown. I can always share your video with them.
    Anyway, this gives me a very different kind of project for the new year. Thank you for posting this video! Have a wonderful 2024 from Vermont USA! ❤️

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +4

      That's very interesting, be great to know if you are related

    • @karenfitzpatrick6256
      @karenfitzpatrick6256 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@BriefCaseOfficial will do on this video if anything turns up. Technically it would be my kids and grandkids who might be relalated. I was Benham by marriage. My husband was from birth..lol.

  • @dianaantu8227
    @dianaantu8227 9 месяцев назад

    Another great case, thank you.

  • @jenniferryersejones9876
    @jenniferryersejones9876 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you, BC!

  • @lazyhomebody1356
    @lazyhomebody1356 10 месяцев назад

    The photos and drawings you chose for this story are even better than usual, B.C.!

  • @AJ12716
    @AJ12716 10 месяцев назад

    Always good watching this channel 😊

  • @perrydowd9285
    @perrydowd9285 10 месяцев назад +5

    Hi guys.
    Aren't you glad you have the experts to sort things out? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙀

  • @jenny-pm8tl
    @jenny-pm8tl 10 месяцев назад

    Another great case, thank you BC.

  • @mathieuleader8601
    @mathieuleader8601 10 месяцев назад +2

    very expressive courtroom photographs this time around

  • @ileanaacacostaacosta1813
    @ileanaacacostaacosta1813 10 месяцев назад +2

    Divine Justice made itself felt he didn't enjoy any thing and followed his victim into Eternity God and sad story and Happy New to you and yours

  • @kylebrown6951
    @kylebrown6951 10 месяцев назад +2

    Another good posting 👍👍👍👍.
    What's funny a lot of people think they can get away with wrong doing to people, and at times do by Man's law, but God's law will and does catch up with them, either in life or eventually in death 😔🤨
    Thanks again 👍😁😎🍻✌️👋

  • @seandelap8587
    @seandelap8587 10 месяцев назад +22

    If any poison was found in her system then there's only one conclusion that you can come to for that

    • @mauricedavis2160
      @mauricedavis2160 10 месяцев назад +2

      Exactly, it's that simple!!!🙏😢⚖️🤔❣️

    • @journeysalkebulan
      @journeysalkebulan 10 месяцев назад

      Poison may not have been discovered in her body at all people lie all the time.

    • @julireep278
      @julireep278 10 месяцев назад +1

      That was my exact thought!🤷‍♀️ If it was found in her liver (or any other organ) that's proof enough.

    • @DneilB007
      @DneilB007 10 месяцев назад

      No. You need to rule out environmental sources for the chemicals. I shudder to think of the number of people who were hanged for murdering their families when the source of the poison was their green wallpaper. Look up “Scheele’s Green” sometime.

  • @maryserrato1024
    @maryserrato1024 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hi BC better late than never. Great story .

  • @davidlancaster8152
    @davidlancaster8152 10 месяцев назад +6

    So do we know what really killed her? And what kind of STD did she have? A very strange case. I really enjoy the illustrations. Thanks for all your work and skills BC. Awesome

  • @buschovski1
    @buschovski1 8 месяцев назад

    Ya know, its fun to say it along with you. When I know what youre going to say:
    " And the judge sentenced him/her to death." I guess its kinda morbid to do that, but its because you have such a great voice and its one of the trademarks of the channel. Along with the big boom thing. This is my favorite channel. Number 2 probably Well I Never, 3 That Chapter if I want some comedy in there, and This Is Monsters at 4. I hope you dont mind I did my own best of true crime list. Cheers man

  • @kimieharland8207
    @kimieharland8207 10 месяцев назад +8

    I liked this one, although, its very sad all around. Usually, the guilty end up being hanged. I really thought the husdand was guilty. So I was very surprised when he was found to be innocent.

    • @vickisawyer7405
      @vickisawyer7405 10 месяцев назад +3

      Remember OJ?

    • @robertmoffett3486
      @robertmoffett3486 10 месяцев назад +2

      There is no such thing as being found innocent in American courts. Guilty or not guilty are the only possible verdicts

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@robertmoffett3486Good point

  • @jillwiegand4257
    @jillwiegand4257 10 месяцев назад +12

    When a healthy heiress passes, there seem to be always strong questions to follow 😢

  • @luciebrisson5881
    @luciebrisson5881 10 месяцев назад +5

    I am incapable of making up my mind about this case. The doctors were of no help at all. Was he a killer or not? Did he transmit a disease to her and was truly trying to help her? His innocence or guilt will forever remain a mystery and it matters not much in the end, he did not live long enough to fully enjoy the fruit of his bad deed if he was guilty. Good case Brief Case. Thank you!!
    (Just to let you know, you give the date of Florence's father's date as January 7 - I think you meant June 7?)

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +3

      Yes very poor from me, sorry :(

    • @luciebrisson5881
      @luciebrisson5881 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@BriefCaseOfficialNot at all and definitely no need for you to be sorry.

    • @DneilB007
      @DneilB007 10 месяцев назад +4

      The one thing that makes me suspicious of the first verdict is that when someone was said to have died of a “brain fever” back in the day, that was usually describing death from syphilis. I don’t remember the exact name of the clinic where BC stated that he died at, but there were several hospitals/sanitariums that were really just places for rich people with syphilis to die in.

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 10 месяцев назад +1

      I figured it out too, B.C. It was not a big deal 😊

    • @lazyhomebody1356
      @lazyhomebody1356 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@DneilB007uh, NO. Brain fever was a common diagnosis for innocent young girls and children. Interesting though- it may have also hinted at syphillis deaths but not "usually" (Some of my favorite authors had teen daughters die of brain fever)

  • @Sarah-hc3wn
    @Sarah-hc3wn 10 месяцев назад +3

    This is crazy this my neck of the woods! I live in Batavia ny!

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +1

      I hope everything is good there

    • @Sarah-hc3wn
      @Sarah-hc3wn 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@BriefCaseOfficial we just had a huge storm , like 3 feet of snow!!!

    • @BriefCaseOfficial
      @BriefCaseOfficial  10 месяцев назад +1

      Stay safe

  • @ritawing1064
    @ritawing1064 10 месяцев назад +3

    Seems to have been easier to introduce new evidence in those days: the Innocence Project sometimes cannot reopen capital cases even with decisive evidence!

  • @laurabustos6560
    @laurabustos6560 10 месяцев назад +2

    Wishing Brief Case, Brief Cat and all my fellow fans a very productive and peaceful 2024 full of happiness and good health!!
    (I missed last week due to my own health issues so extra wishes to all for not just good, but great health!!) 🙏🖤✌️

  • @AlexWatson-ii7ol
    @AlexWatson-ii7ol 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you BC for this very interesting story