Yet another fascinating, but tragic case, excellently researched & narrated, very enjoyable channel!!✊♥️

The post office fire destroying Maggie's plea to her family was a cruel stroke of fate. How different the outcome might have been!

Nothing says "respectable establishment" like turning away a woman and her newborn baby.

>respectable establishment >turning away desperate mother and baby Victorians were....weird.

This is so sad, for mom and baby. Her situation was so hopeless. Meanwhile, the father goes on with life with no accountability

Her poor son. Society at that time was awful toward unwed mothers with men never held accountable.

Poor baby. She was obviously feeling overwhelmed and lost. Unfortunately a little boy lost his life and the father wasn't held accountable.

How terrible to be turned away for having a child when it’s clear that person needs the most help

What a sad story, so glad to hear that she got a second chance and lived a long life. Well done to that Vida Goldstein for whipping up support for Maggie and stating the obvious about the errant father's role in all this.

Poor George. Poor Maggie had post partum depression as well as being hungry, tired, and stressed. I have been in a similar situation but in a time when I was able to get help. I still remember the pain, the fear, and being so lost and overwhelmed. I can't say with complete honesty that I wouldn't do the same thing that she did if I was in her shoes. I would hope not but I can't be sure. The mind can only deal with so much before it cracks. RIP Maggie and baby George. 😢💔🕊️

I was happy to hear a jury of men asking if the charge could be lessened from murder to manslaughter. Then, after being forced to conclude she was guilty of murder, they begged for mercy for her. Those men had good hearts. Makes me wonder if they had seen the women in their lives go through postpartum depression. I'd be willing to bet at least one of them did and convinced the others that it is a real thing.

Poor girl and baby! Desperation can leave you to do things you'd never would normally do. Postpartum Depression is still widely under diagnosed it however, is improving and with better understanding. Thanks BC ❤

The title of this video is so perfect. This young woman's life was sad and tragic. She reached out to her parents when she was at her wits end and that very evening before the letter could be delivered it burned down. She had nowhere to turn, no food and shelter. You can't help but feel sorry for her. She was so alone and a good person really.

How tragic. Life was so cruel for poor people, in these days. Thanks BC. As usual, a really empathetic coverage of these horrific situations. ❤

Tragic story. Poor Maggie and her poor baby. It’s really heart warming that Maggie was treated with a measure of compassion in those times.

So sad that no help was available for the women and children in this situation.

Thank goodness she finally got some true support and help. Too bad patriarchal systems are so controlling and unforgiving under the guise of respectability. I am so glad she got to have another chance at life and a somewhat happy ending. Where are her children now? Thanks BC for another in depth narration.

I'm so glad she had public opinion, and a woman with significant influence, on her side. Pointing out the unequal treatment of women in similar circumstances, as well as the inflexibility of the law, was key in achieving freedom and a new start for Maggie. I'm so relieved her story had a better outcome than most in her position. Thank you.

Nice to see some compassion now and then. In that era, as many as five babies were found in NYC's East River in a month. How many were missed, or thrown into the Hudson or Harlem rivers, I'm unable to say. Presumably, most were victims of desperation, rather than cruelty on the part of the mothers. A terribly sad situation

What a wonderful retelling of a tragic case. I'm sure many women had to live with the greif and shame of infanticide. Thank God for the people who fought for margaret and the many others in this impossible position . Margaret's parents were such decent people being willing to stand by her.

Unmarried women have too much to lose when they become pregnant those days. I think in many places it is still viewed as a source of shame but the stigma does not apply to unmarried fathers. 😞

Such a sad story. I'm glad she was freed after being in such an awful situation. But I'm sad too for the poor baby who never had a chance at life. Terrible times for women and children. Beautifully narrated as ever.

How open minded for that time period were those who signed the petition. I would have thought considering the stigma of unwed mothers was still prevalent in the 1960’s with babies being forcibly removed from their biological mothers, that the woman would be held solely to blame for becoming a “fallen woman”. I’m very pleased that she went on to prove herself by raising children and living a long life. I’m going to Bunyip this week, I may have a snoop around their dead centre, and see if I can find her.

Very Tragic! Like many men today, they are attracted to virgins. Once they take advantage of innocent young ladies, they are DONE with them...with no repercussions for their actions! Society look down on unwed Mothers, as if they got pregnant on their on. The father's needed to be held responsible back then...and Today. Enjoyed your Commentary, as usual...you put a lot of effort and research into your cases.❤

This story made me cry. Well done showing how bad off she was. I'm glad she got a second chance at a full life.

Comment for engagement. Keep up the great work. These older cases are so well researched and presented.

I love to see another Brief Case this morning. Thank you so much and it’s wonderful watching the world change into compassion for women like Maggie ❤

Another heart-tugging story! I couldn't imagine living in those times. Thanks again, BC. ❤️🇨🇦

Beautifully presented. Great photos of Flinders St station and local areas. I was born and raised in Melbourne, but had never heard about this. I have learned something new about my birthplace. Thank you so much.

Australia was a bit ahead of the times putting some responsibility on the deadbeat father. No telling how many other babies he had.

What a heartbreaking story. I was a mother/baby nurse for many years, postpartum depression is an absolutely horrible condition. These poor women suffer dreadfully. A very sensitive telling of a very sad story.

Poor Maggie... poor George. I was happy to hear she was released, and had some kind of a normal life for a while. 😢 Thank you for this story. Once again, a day that starts out with a Brief Case, is always a good day! ❤

Australia. Yes.

It’s so sad that Maggie suffered from depression after giving birth. Postpartum is still misunderstood even today. Poor baby, RIP George

greetings and salutations from Cabbagetown Toronto. Hope you are all enjoying post Spring Bunny chocolate bliss. Thanks as always Brief Case and team for the wonderful (albeit sad) start to Monday.

6 a.m. here in the US. I'm ready!

So wonderful to hear that Maggie got a second chance at life after going through all that... Very well made and narrated my friend, as always!

That was a sad story. I'm glad it ended well for her. Relatively well at least. I wish I could say society is better these days but that's not always true.

Life was so much difficult back then and unfortunately, many people today don’t realize it. We have a lot to be thankful for today.

Thank you BC for choosing another case from Australia - yet another very sad tale of a young woman left to to deal with an untenable situation by a man who remains anonymous, unburdened and fancy-free. I truly hope she was happy in her marriage and with her surviving children.

So glad she made it. I think, this lady is an example of someone who's gotten the worst cards from Fate and yet prevailed against the odds. "Extenuating circumstances" are often the case in these old tragedies and its a relieve that she had the chance to make amends. And since she lived to the age of 88... I would guess, or hope, that her life onwards was a worthwhile one.

I’m glad they also called for the father to be responsible..... but I also gotta wonder why 15000 people couldn’t have come to her aid “before” she felt she had to kill the baby.

Every Monday without fail. Thank you BC for this tragic story.

A long life of grief and tragedy. Ironic. Captivating presentation. Thanks BC. Another fabulous job.

So sad, a life taken is the worst, but this woman's situation was so bleak, I'm glad she was pardoned after two years!!!🙏😢❣️

Bless Maggie's parents for caring for their daughter. Also, thank goodness for the public support that saved her from hanging.

It's amazing the strides that humanity has taken toward taking care of people in need.

GOOOOOD Morning Brief Case! 💼💐

Thank God she had people supporting her. Would have been better had they done so when she was caring for her baby tho. Great video BC.

Thanks for the Easter Monday 2023 upload! Time to watch this before Easter Monday lunch at my brother's!

Amazing that she did receive mercy and was able to live to a ripe, old age. Sad that she lost her husband, though.

This happened in my home state but I never heard of the story. How utterly heartbreaking 🇦🇺💔

Thank you for your great videos. You sure work hard to please us all! Happy Monday Easter to you and yours B.C

I love your channel, love that your stories are always so well researched and that you give us details that make us know a person to a certain extent. And I always appreciate when you provide information about the person in later life, as you did here with Maggie. I wouldn't want to have lived in those times when women were second-class citizens with very little recourse. Sad tale that was very well told. Thank you Brief Case.

I am glad her life was saved 😢 Great case again

Just want to acknowledge the effort of selecting period images actually from Melbourne! Many recognisable buildings.

My heart broke when I heard this story. What a sad set of circumstances for Maggie. I have a little one of my own and can empathize with how difficult it is to take care of a baby, no less a newborn. I hope that she was able to rest easy and has been reunited with little George, wherever they are.

Good Morning, Brief Case.

Being observed as a caring mother at the hospital makes my heart bleed even more. I can not imagine the horrific mental turmoil she must have been going through when she put her baby in the river. I am actually crying writing this. Thank goodness for women like Vilda Goldstein, a true trail blazer and also much respect for the all male jury who did their very best. Am so desperately sad about what happened to baby George.

So tragically sad, thank you for sharing BC. 🇨🇦🙃🍁

Very sad story BC single mother's were in an impossible situation back then especially if the family was strict or religious...poor baby George I wonder how his father felt and did he regret not helping Maggie...I am glad she didn't get executed and that she went on to marry and have children and that she got close to her parent's again...thankyou for sharing and Happy Easter 🙂🇦🇺

This poor woman, she couldn't think of another way to take care of her baby boy, what she did is horrific, the poor baby never had a chance to grow. It's heartbreaking.

Poor women had it so bad. Everything was just s**t.

comment for the algorithm,, one of those terrible situations where you can’t really blame anyone except society!! a woman in desperate circumstances, a murder, but also postpartum depression…

After reading many of the comments I am in agreement with the outcome of Maggie's case. I do wonder however if the possibility of her leaving little George at an orphanage was possible in those days. But considering her mental state I can understand her actions. Excellent video as usual.

Real men step forward and accept responsibility; little boys run away!

Heartbreaking.

Thank you as always for another brief case! Just love this channel!

😢 I appreciate all your work, especially on the videos that my mood or emotions cause me to click away from. Thank you.

Always a Masterclass in how to provide informative content in an entertaining way. Great to hear about Australia 🇦🇺vwith all the correct pronunciations featured. Thanks for your constantly great programmes. 🇦🇺

Yet another great story well presented by BC I love it.

What a tragic story. Poor Maggie, what she must have gone through and the decision she made with her first baby George. It tears at my heart for them both. Thank you, Brief Case for another incredible episode!!

Indeed, it is this case, Brief Case. Thank you.

Happy Monday Brief Case❤

Such a sad tale. Unfortunately a newborn died due to how society looked poorly on unwed mothers (never the father of course) It's a pity the post office burnt down. I'm sure Maggie's parents would have helped her care for little George. I'm shocked at what would have been an all men jury asked for clemency. I live in Melbourne and know of all the places you've mentioned. Never heard of this case, well it is over 120 years ago. Maggie wouldn't have been a threat to society and I'm happy she lived a full life with all its ups and downs

Absolutely brilliant, I very much enjoyed this case x

BC I want to let you know that I enjoy your videos a lot. I can tell how much hard work you put into them. I find your voice great for story telling. Your videos have been helping me get peaceful moments in my life. Thank you for all that you do.

Hoorah what a perfect video to have on while I go to bed thanks heaps brief case xx

My heart goes out to this poor girl , but glad she went on to have children later ❤

what a fascinating yet Tragic case, keep up the good work Breifcase!

I recently found your channel and have been loving your videos. You narrator well and the length of the videos is great not too short or super drawn out. Thanks for doing such a great job!

A very interesting case study. Talk about bad luck. She just couldn't get a break. Sad.

Poor dear ❤ I feel so bad for the little baby. I wish the mother had left him at the hospital 💔

Nice to see an Aussie case BC. Thank you. It is enjoyable to listen to, however very tragic. 😮😢. Thank your for the research and narration.

Tired, sick, with no home, no food, no money, almost no prospects of a lodging or job. I can't think how many unwed mothers have gone through this throughout history !!

Thank you again for the video! 🩷

What a sad situation. I'm glad she was able to move forward in her life.

Thank you Brief Case, God bless and have a great week 🥰

I look forward to Monday and the next Briefcase!!

Always look forward to your new episodes!!!

So sad poor Maggie and RIP baby George 🥹 I’m surprised but grateful they acknowledged post natal syndrome back then. How brave was Vida Goldstein and state the obvious about the ‘father’ who abandoned them. Thank you so much for another story covered in Australia which I’d never heard of 🇦🇺

Oh, that poor girl. That poor wee baby. So much suffering that was so unnecessary. And those doctors were as bright as blown lightbulbs.

We can’t fathom how hard life was just a short while ago.

Thank you so much BC . Very good one . Excellent!

This case really does show how attitudes were changing, even if the larger society had not yet come around. The jury trying to find some way of lessening her responsibility and punishment is touching; and how the public pleaded for mercy on her behalf. Also, hell yeah, Vida. "Where is the father in all this?" Absolutely!

If it wasn't for Vida Goldstein, this woman was headed for the worst fate. This case was complicated yet you gave a clear and understandsble rendition of facts. Top work B. C.

I'm behind on your videos, and I'm going through withdrawal! 🤣🤣 Don't worry, I'll get caught up! Thanks again for the stories you share with us!

Such a well put together video. Giving all the details, without judging Maggie. So glad she recovered, but very sad for her little baby boy. 🦋🦋🦋🌸🌸🌸

That was a sad and tragic case but thank goodness the people of Australia had sympathy for her plight and by their efforts got her released and allowed her to live and hopefully fulfilling life.

Wishing a very happy BC Monday to all. Thanks BC for always starting the week in an intriguing way. Your work is very appreciated! 🙏🖤✌️