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

Another great one thank you. Especially as I am from swansea

John Haig the acid bath murderer was hanged in 1949 - despite no bodies being found

What a sad ending....and yet uplifting too. Rest in Peace, dear lady.

Well, of course there is compelling evidence that her husband killed her, but the fact that she had “dalliances” with other men causes doubt. Perhaps one of those men was a murderer, and was never known to police and as such, was not investigated. But if she filed for divorce, that would have been announced publicly and his first wife would have found out of his bigamy, and all the problems that would have entailed, as it actually did.

superbly done - thank you !!!

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

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

You are such an amazing story teller. So talented.

*It may be too late for justice, but it’s never too late for truth*. John Loftus

It is speculation that Sotton was haunted by Maimie’s murder. He may well have been but there is no actual evidence of it. It was the charge of bigamy that brought his world tumbling down around him. He lost his wife and son and his well paying career came to a grinding halt.

I do wonder if the imprisonment for the bigamy charge gave his wife an opportunity she may not have otherwise had. If Sotton was abusive toward Maimie, there is no reason to think he was any less abusive toward his wife. One must wonder if Mrs. Sotton had remained in the marriage because she wanted to or if she had stayed out of fear. Most people would be surprised to find the number of women that have been threatened by their partners if they leave the relationship.

Giving the manner in which the body was hidden, premeditated murder seems very likely. From where we sit today, there is no way of knowing if Sotton was suffering from a guilty conscience or was just bitter at having his facade of respectability stripped away.

Thank you for the story and the artfully way it was presented. You have a new fan.

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.

Brilliant .. thanks so much !

The discovery of a murderer, even after his death, may allow for the blocking of his spirit from reentering this world 🌏

Not sure my friends in Penarth would like their town described as a suburb of Cardiff, but perhaps it was classified as such back then. I'm familiar with this story and your telling of it is very good. Thank you

George looks a bit like Stan Laurel. Regardless, they each had such a good life going funny how people will throw away comfort and stability for infatuation.

people are just self. it's only when something happens to us, we will want anybody to help, but with someone else it not important.
in any case, one believe that they got away or unjustly escape but everyone has to face and answer to what they have done to their maker(God)

How can you just leave a case at a hotel ?They aren't left luggage off I es.

Sounds like Mamie karma caught up with him anyway!!!

Not killed in a jealous rage, killed because the threat of divorce meant exposure as a Bigamist.

A bigamist who is jealous because his wife is seeing other men?

This is just a straight up completely fucked up tale. If something like this happened today, it would be in every news outlet everywhere.

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.

Always interesting and fascinating listening to Mark John Maguire, I reccommend making him 'Lord Mark J. Maguire'

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

I don't know why he hid the whole body. Why not drop pieces into different shafts, that way no-one would join the dots.

Really enjoy this old story.!

She wanted an attorney to help her with the divorce? No divorce needed if the marriage wasn’t legal. I’m surprised she didn’t know this.

These stories have taught me that it was very dangerous to be a women up to the recent past. Not saying ppl aren't subjected to abuse now, just pointing out that wealth or a woman's social status was really unimportant if she got in the way of someone with a murderous agenda.

He'll be convicted in a bigger court.

Great stuff! Thanks for the upload.

I suppose, one way or another, we all do the full circle.
And who knows, maybe, over and over again.

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

I don't think he had any right to be jealous.

Gripping. I'm a fan!

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.

This is a very sad story! The man was obviously quite self centered! I imagine for the rest of his life, he spent it in his own living hell !!!!

I’m glad I live in the era I do. Two wives? Well, screw that. I just might have become a killer! 😝😂🤣

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

I will never understand the mind of a bigamist. I was related to someone who committed bigamy. It is selfish ness that drives them. Her life was cut short because of this selfish creep. Heartbreaking.

Such a moving story!!! He did get away with murder. But there is God and I wonder what that human beast said to our Maker!!! Thanks again for the video.

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

Anyone else notice that Mamie was "cited" in many of the same places that Richey Edwards?

These are wonderful videos

I guess it just proves the old adage :" There is a high price for low living"

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

Also​ the​ in​famous​ case​ and​ trial of​ Craig and​ Bentley.

Fascinating, Mark.​ I​ hope​ that​ you​ will​ consider 'reopening'​ the​ story​ of​ James​ Camb, the​ 'Porthole Murderer'.

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

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!