The Horrifying & Disturbing Historical True Crime Case of Mary Bateman | The Yorkshire Witch
Автор: Case of Crime
Загружено: 2025-12-15
Просмотров: 2007
In March 1809, the city of York bore witness to one of the most disturbing Victorian true crime cases in British history. This documentary examines the life, crimes, and execution of Mary Bateman, known to history as The Yorkshire Witch. Born into rural Yorkshire and later operating in industrial Leeds, Bateman exploited superstition, fear, and medical ignorance to defraud—and ultimately murder—those who trusted her.
Through court records and contemporary reports, this film reconstructs the historical murder case of Rebecca Perigo, poisoned after months of manipulation involving forged letters, false cures, and deadly substances. As the investigation unfolded, early forensic methods, including handwriting analysis and chemical testing, played a decisive role in securing Bateman’s conviction at the York Assizes.
Set against the harsh realities of 19th century England, this case reveals how belief in the supernatural persisted even as modern justice emerged. From Marsh Lane in Leeds to the gallows at York Castle, this is a chilling exploration of crime, deception, and punishment in the Victorian era.
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