The Killing in Couty Mayo News of the Times Episode 482 | 1881 n today’s episode, we journey to Balla, County Mayo, in the year 1881 — a quiet Irish village soon to be rocked by a brutal and deeply disturbing crime. The body of Edward Lavelle, a local laborer recently returned from England, is discovered — his lifeless form bearing the marks of savage blows and multiple stab wounds, believed to be inflicted with a hay pitchfork. The attack is nothing short of frenzied. But what shocks the community most? The alleged culprits: Edward’s own wife, Mary Lavelle, and their two children, Edward and Catherine. In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of the murder, the desperate attempts to cover it up, and the investigation that followed. It’s a tale of betrayal, family secrets, and a crime that left a lasting stain on a small Irish town. And in today’s Further Particulars segment — a bit late for Good Friday — we bring you a charming and unexpected tale from Wye: the story of an orphaned wild rabbit who becomes a local celebrity with a taste for cake and stout. Yes, you heard that right — cake and stout. A delightful Edwardian curiosity to lighten the mood after <a href="https://youtu.be/z1jvqgo9dJU">https://youtu.be/z1jvqgo9dJU</a>today’s grim tale. 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: 1550s - 1911: Murder and Mysteries |  EP283 <a href="https://youtu.be/V1DBDvjFqPk">https://youtu.be/V1DBDvjFqPk</a> 1917: SYC: The Regent Square Murder |  EP301 <a href="https://youtu.be/7j6QKTA751U">https://youtu.be/7j6QKTA751U</a> 1911: Scotland Yard Casebook: The Seddon Case |  EP331 <a href="https://youtu.be/wkyfr9cgSwY">https://youtu.be/wkyfr9cgSwY</a> 1912: The Reverend and the Sunday School Teacher |  EP341 <a href="https://youtu.be/dJDnwXjKgxE">https://youtu.be/dJDnwXjKgxE</a> 1919: SYC: The Infamouse Rutherford Case |  EP355 <a href="https://youtu.be/M01tNoGPl2A">https://youtu.be/M01tNoGPl2A</a> 1913: The Case of the Discovered Teeth |  EP364 https://youtu.be/z1jvqgo9dJU 1916: The Playboy Murderer: Murder in American High Life |  EP384 <a href="https://youtu.be/e0Z7vLZnS88">https://youtu.be/e0Z7vLZnS88</a> 1915: SYC: The Horrifying Hyde Park Murder |  EP404 <a href="https://youtu.be/GOghvgjymtY">https://youtu.be/GOghvgjymtY</a> 1911: The Murder of "Lord" George Sanger |  EP416 <a href="https://youtu.be/dYiTOTj7wII">https://youtu.be/dYiTOTj7wII</a> 1919: The Sandhills Christmas Tragedy - The Killing of Kitty |  EP422 <a href="https://youtu.be/dWkkbNUtavo">https://youtu.be/dWkkbNUtavo</a> *** Who are News of the Times? We are an independent group of historians, researchers , and actor with a passion for historical crime!  Un<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>

The Killing in Couty Mayo  News of the Times Episode 482 | 1881 n today’s episode, we journey to Balla, County Mayo, in the year 1881 — a quiet Irish village soon to be rocked by a brutal and deeply disturbing crime.  The body of Edward Lavelle, a local laborer recently returned from England, is discovered — his lifeless form bearing the marks of savage blows and multiple stab wounds, believed to be inflicted with a hay pitchfork. The attack is nothing short of frenzied.  But what shocks the ...