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12 | The Hammersmith Ghost – A Strange Murder Defence

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  • If you shoot a ghost that’s been frightening people to death, is it against the law? This could be one of the strangest murder defences in history, when Francis Smith armed himself with a pistol and went in search of the ghoulish apparition that was haunting Hammersmith in 1804.

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    Sources:
    https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18040111-79?text=Francis%20Smith
    Hull Packet, 17 January 1804
    London Courier and Evening Gazette, 9 January 1804
    The Lore of the Land by Westwood & Simpson
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If you shoot a ghost that’s been frightening people to death, is it against the law? This could be one of the strangest murder defences in history, when Francis Smith armed himself with a pistol and went in search of the ghoulish apparition that was haunting Hammersmith in 1804.

📢 Get in Touch & Support the Show Have a story idea or just want to say hello? Drop us an email at curiousbritainpodcast@gmail.com – we’d love to hear from you!

💡 Support us on Patreon
Enjoying Curious Britain? Help us keep the show going by joining us on Patreon. Your support allows us to keep exploring Britain’s most intriguing stories. https://www.patreon.com/CuriousBritainPodcast

💰 Make a one-off contribution
Every little bit helps! If you'd like to make a one-time donation, you can do so via PayPal here: https://paypal.me/curiousbritain

🙏 Thank You!
Your support means the world to us and helps keep the show alive. We truly appreciate it!


Sources:
https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18040111-79?text=Francis%20Smith
Hull Packet, 17 January 1804
London Courier and Evening Gazette, 9 January 1804
The Lore of the Land by Westwood & Simpson
続きを読む 一部表示

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