48 | The Valentine's Day Murder
In World War II London, most people came together to fight for victory, whether on the frontlines, in factories, or on farms. But there were some who took advantage of the chaos of war to indulge in their own depraved desires, hoping they would get away with their crimes by slipping away into the blackout, with fewer police on the streets to catch them. Most people wearing a military uniform automatically inspired trust and respect for the sacrifice they were making for their country. But as 21-year-old Iris Deeley tragically found out on Valentines Day 1944, not everyone wearing medals could be trustedā¦Like to hear more wartime true crime cases? Check out my groundbreaking work on the Cleft Chin Murder of 1944 which sheds new light on the lives and crimes of Karl Hulten and Betty Jones.https://prashganendran.com/the-cleft-chin-murder/For news about my books and free true crime blog posts, check out my website www.prashganendran.comPrefer to watch the video version of this episode? Check out my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@prashsmurdermapIf you would like to support the show by making a one-off donation please visit https://www.paypal.me/prashsmurdermapSources:Daily MirrorUK Prison Commission RecordsNational ArchivesMusic: Unusual Suspects Eternal Moment by Farrell Wootten
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In World War II London, most people came together to fight for victory, whether on the frontlines, in factories, or on farms. But there were some who took advantage of the chaos of war to indulge in their own depraved desires, hoping they would get away with their crimes by slipping away into the blackout, with fewer police on the streets to catch them. Most people wearing a military uniform automatically inspired trust and respect for the sacrifice they were making for their country. But as 21-...