Investigating the Mysterious Death of Mary Jenkins News of the Times Episode 479 | 1920 Welcome to today’s episode—set in 1920s Wales. At the quiet Cross Hands Inn, nestled about ten miles from Carmarthen and run by married couple Mary and Griffith Jenkins, tragedy strikes. In the early morning hours, 33-year-old Mary Jenkins is found fully clothed, lying lifeless on a bed. The scene sends shockwaves through the small, tight-knit community. At first, her death appears to be natural—her husband suggests heart failure. But the truth is far more sinister. An autopsy reveals extensive bruising to her abdomen and thighs, along with three fractured cartilage rings in her windpipe. Mary was strangled. So who was responsible — and why? Today, we dig deep into a chilling case that shattered the peace of rural Wales. And stay tuned for our "Further Particulars" segment at the end of the episode, where we’ll explore a curious report from the same era — an unusual tale of a blood donor and the bizarre connections he begins to experience with each recipient of his donation. Hosted by Robin Coles. #NewsofTheTimes #truecrimedocumentary #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #victorian #history Patreon: patreon.com/NewsoftheTimesHistoricalCrime YouTube Chronicle of the Times: @chronicleofthetimes2024 EPISODE If you like this, here are links to some other recommended videos: 1924: The Eight Fold Murderer |  Ep253 <a href="https://youtu.be/-WaLiZL2hgE">https://youtu.be/-WaLiZL2hgE</a> 1929: Bluebeard Bela Kiss |  EP266 <a href="https://youtu.be/tWk9S-ixZeA">https://youtu.be/tWk9S-ixZeA</a> 1923: The Go Cart Murder |  EP272 <a href="https://youtu.be/cJjdtCWhdmE">https://youtu.be/cJjdtCWhdmE</a> 1911 - 1929: The Village of Assassins - Frau Fazekas |  Ep278 <a href="https://youtu.be/TcWn9EDXebg">https://youtu.be/TcWn9EDXebg</a> 1921: The Case of Mme Bessarabo |  EP279 <a href="https://youtu.be/T4QzfoGk6DU">https://youtu.be/T4QzfoGk6DU</a> 1924: Charles Boyle  - murdered mother +2 |  EP308 <a href="https://youtu.be/_YY8jQdgLLQ">https://youtu.be/_YY8jQdgLLQ</a> 1929 - 1930: Astounding American Tales Of Crime |  EP349 <a href="https://youtu.be/9mfl9ZJWvY4">https://youtu.be/9mfl9ZJWvY4</a> 1909-1921: Gentleman Girard - The Bio Serial Killer |  EP351 <a href="https://youtu.be/b-kbIEATVAE">https://youtu.be/b-kbIEATVAE</a> *** Who are News of the Times? We are an independent group of historians, researchers , and actor with a passion for historical crime!  Unlocking the Vaults of Historical Crime, your gateway to a captivating journey through the darker pages of history. We dive deep into the annals of crime, unearthing forgotten stories, unsolved mysteries, and notorious criminals from the past.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd">Support the show</a>Thanks for listening! You can also connect with us on Our YouTube Channel: | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV5u1vwZO-NkFTHExiifoUQ">https://www.youtube.com/@newsofthetimes</a> Our Facebook Page: | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/News-of-the-Times-101108282697405">https://www.facebook.com/News-of-the-Times-101108282697405</a> Have a question or comment? Get in touch with us at <a href="mailto:newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com">newsofthetimespodcast@gmail.com</a> If you would like to donate, we love coffee! Warmly appreciated :-) | <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newsofthetd</a>

Investigating the Mysterious Death of Mary Jenkins News of the Times Episode 479 | 1920 Welcome to today’s episode—set in 1920s Wales. At the quiet Cross Hands Inn, nestled about ten miles from Carmarthen and run by married couple Mary and Griffith Jenkins, tragedy strikes. In the early morning hours, 33-year-old Mary Jenkins is found fully clothed, lying lifeless on a bed. The scene sends shockwaves through the small, tight-knit community. At first, her death appears to be natural—her husban...