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Join me as I travel through the criminal underworld of the past, following in the footsteps of wily detectives, examining historical crime cases and exploring hidden histories. There are dark streets, graveyards, police cells and prisons, and quirky artefacts.

This newsletter mostly focuses on Victorian and Edwardian detectives, true crime and the history of forensic science. Each month, there are two posts for all subscribers, and an additional two for paid subscriptions, giving exclusive access to The Confidential Files which include:

  • A deeper analysis of key crime cases, records, and the individuals involved

  • Real-life examination of historical crime scenes

  • Transcriptions of original documents, and their historical impact

  • More detailed background information on specific crimes and their investigation, and the forensic science techniques used

  • ‘How to’ guides on related topics such as accessing key documents, tracking offenders and building historical cases

  • In-depth profiles of key individuals in crime and detective history, including law enforcers and expert witnesses

  • A free ebook – Amelia Dyer and the Baby Farm Murders

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I love sharing my work into the shady world of the sleuths of the past and I hope you enjoy their adventures as much as I do!

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Dr Angela Buckley is a crime historian and author, focusing on Victorian murder, detective history and early forensic science.