I love how the jury's don't mess around ....verdicts and sentences were handed down within an hour. They should do that here in the U.S.

great story - we grew up in Woodstock and my mother's ancestor was called as a witness at the trial. He was in the area and saw Birchall on road coming back ater the murder

I simply adore the phrase "living beyond his means," and Reginald is such a sterling example of the expression. Actually, he was living beyond his means before he even HAD means, which is why he sold his inheritance at a huge loss before he even received it! He was also an incredibly clumsy murderer. "I say my friend, take a look over this steep cliff...now lean out a bit further while I crouch behind you..." His wife's loyalty can only be explained by an unusual degree of blinded by affection dimwittedness. I feel sorry for Reginald's family, who were probably relieved when he started changing his name...and his elderly father-in-law, who must have spent his remaining life shaking his head in disgust and disbelief, wondering why he hadn't reared his daughter to be more discerning.

Back in the days when you couldn't afford to place a 500 quid bet, but could afford to take yourself and your wife to New York then get a train to Canada and stay in hotels .... times have changed !

It’s surprising that he gave a sh*t about his wife & was willing to finally do something right b4 he died.

Very well put together mystery documentry, strange how these old cases seem more sinister than current or later ones, very well narrated too!

These are always good to relax to, always listen to one before bed

This has always been one of my favourite cases and there is a wonderful account of it written by John Murray who was known as the Great Canadian Detective.

Reginald was a lazy man who didn't think he should have had to work for a living. He was about to get the money legally, so there was no need to commit murder. He deserved to be in prison.

God, I love this channel. Strangely, this story sounds similar to the Craigslist murder where the guy lured people in by promising work on a farm.

Reginald seemed to have suffered a breakaway from reality when his dad died! Either that, or just damn greedy!

I had the flu a few months back and it was all these Brief Case (I love the pun-ish name) videos that got me through it, as they kept my mind off being sick. Being an historian myself, I fell in love with the content. I love true crime, and the older the story, the more I love it. So I appreciate all the research you put into these. I know firsthand it is not easy to chase the ghosts of the past, and collect solid facts with which you feel comfortable sharing. Thanks for all the lovely stories you bring to us. If you ever want to present some fun true crime of the Middle Ages, I'm your girl! :) Keep up the amazing work!!

May the victim rest in peace. An interesting account, trans-Atlantic as well. What a tangled web we weave, when we practice to decieve.

As always job Well done. Reliable excellence. Thanks B.C. 🐝🐝🐝

Really enjoyed this story. Love the fact you cover stories that I’ve never heard of🤘

I think the horse had the last laugh

And OF COURSE the horse that he was going to bet on, won!!

Thank you Mr Brief! Lets listen.. Great story and pictures. Loved it! Good night

I'm so glad that my friend referred me to your channel, I'm such a huge true crime story fanatic. I'm happy to subscribe to you. Your stories intrigue me completely!

Yes!! Been stuck at home with my screwed up knee and been DYING for Brief Case!! Encore Encore!! More, more!! ❤️❤️❤️

This was a particularly good one, although I love all your vids. I wish I could send them to mainstream TV as examples of how to make crime documentaries. Already looking forward to the next one ;-))

Love to hear these true stories. X

Thank you,for all of your hard work and dedication,you are appreciated.

Thank you as always. Greatly appreciated.

Got to listen to this last night. These are the only reason I would wish for more Mondays. Thank you BC.

Great vid as always BC. Love these old stories!!! Keep up the amazing work!!!🕵🏻💼💼

So, he didn't have 500pounds to bet on a horse, but they were able to take a boat across the Atlantic ocean... 🤷‍♀️

Not only are your videos entertaining but they are also a warning to anyone thinking of committing a crime. Even in 2019 there is no escaping authorities

I really enjoy your videos. I like the fact you go back into history. Was it common to be found guilty and hung in such a short timespan?

Thanks for the Sunday upload! Interesting story!

Thank you!! Always enjoyable.

Look forward to these stories every week. Thank you and keep up the great work.

@Brief Case Another fascinating video! The work you put into researching these cases, creating and uploading the videos is very much appreciated!

Evening. Just want to thank you it’s soo interesting n your voice is smoothing I really enjoy the crimes you tell us don’t watch tv anymore keep up the good work much respect for all your hard work very much appreciated 👏👏👏👏👏👏😍

Thank you again for these fascinating stories , told in such great detail& so clearly, do my ironing etc listening to these& settled with a cup of tea, bravo 💕

Wait all week for your videos, my man! You and DEADBUG SAYS

Great stuff as always! Thank you.

The blindness of loved ones, & the unrealistic expectations of debters strikes again!! I just love your channel/true life stories! I'm now considering spending above my means. 😉😁😊

So glad I subbed to your channel. You never fail to keep my interest. Love all these stories and pics. Nice to watch something many others aren’t doing! Thanks for your time and posts. Also, love listening to your voice.

Another amazing story, you give such great detail of all the cases you give, love your channel.

Another great video 👍 👏 thank you so much!!

Thank you again Mr Brief, for provide us such great stories and your awesome work!

What staggering greed-from a wealthy background it,s appalling how he wasn,t satisfied with having to wait a wee while for 4,000 pounds-a large sum in the 1880,s akin to 200,000 pounds today-his greed in a mere few years was his undoing.

wow, i cant get enough of your style and stories, wow ! some of the best for us types that enjoy this. more please, thank you... I watch yours over and over ! lol... perfect. awesome.

Thank you for your hard work brief case

Hi briefcase, i LOVE your voice and projection. Keep it all UP!!!😄😄

I enjoy these so much! I listen to them while I'm working. Thank you for these stories!!

I always enjoy your stories,excellent work..Thank you !

Wonderful research and findings. Beautiful narrating Thank you! ( I spent my childhood in Buffalo, NY. I'm NYC expat living in Europe . Happy to hear Buffalo, Niagara Falls and New York City mentioned, but obviously not happy that a crime had been committed. Love your videos 🌹

I know I keep saying it , but I can't get enough of these stories ! Love them . On the positive side, he did think of the money helping his wife in the end .

I love your videos! Great work and a great way to end the day.

That was particularly interesting because I have been to all those Canadian towns that you mentioned. Gives a really clearer picture when you know the places.

Mental illness .... nothing else. Debt & gambling go hand in hand. So does constant lying & manipulation. Wonderful narration & precise delivery. It's like m back in those times....as the story unfolds & capture it on my mind's eye with your Vivid detailed descriptions

I just found your videos and I enjoy seeing this kind of story rather it’s real or not. Thank you for sharing.

I laid back and enjoyed the vid, I love these old crime stories. Subscribed.

do like your videos very much, @briefcase. They a so well done with lots of work and research in advance, it is just amazing. Thank you very much. This time I did not understand exactly the school abroad Regininald Birchall went to before his father died. Do you speak about "Le Rosey" in Rolle Switzerland? If so I can understand very well how terrible it must had been for him when he had to leave. I also was a student there for 6 years and this was the best time of my live :) Greetings from Germany

I appreciate all The work Well done.! Thank you

Your channel is very interesting thank you

very interesting cases, thank you for the investigative work. enjoy your channel.

So ironically, had he found a way to raise the money legally; he could have bet the $500 on the race, the horse he was told was a sure thing to win would have won; and he could have enjoyed a life of debt-free luxury.... Assuming he wouldn't blow all the winnings later, on an even more lavish lifestyle that would have left him broke and riddled with debt again.

Thank you for your videos and time 👍

Ironic that the ads I got from this clip were loan apps

Looking forward to more of your tales! Wonderfully done ✔

How neat! I grew up in Paris, Ontario! Thank you for another fascinating case.

Another great case always a pleasure to listen can't wait for the next case mr bc .🙂

Quite amazing. Thank you.

Just came across your vids. Great true crime stories!! I also like the narrator's voice, adds a bit of mystery. Will be recommending these "brief case's". Perfect title 😁👍

It's red hot outside and im full of cold this cheered me up in a gruesome fascinating way, Much appreciated and great vid as always.

good stories!! Thanks😊

Glad I caught this before bed

Excellent! I truly enjoy your channel!

Another awesome story mate thanks 😁👻

I recently visited the little town of Princeton, Ontario, where you can by a small booklet about the case -- it was the biggest news story in Canada in the 1890s. Cheers, wsj

We love an early upload! 💖

Well done video. No music, only clear narration. All should be this well done.

Another good video, thanks

BC you rock - great story again - thank you

Always an Excellent job! • *side note* • I've lived in Buffalo, NY, Niagara Falls, CA, & Woodstock, CA.

As always, excellent, BC!

I am working my way through all your brief cases on another chilly rainy day in flaming June

Cheers Brief case.

Interesting story . Thank you

The crime happened very close to where I live.

I just love it when you say "Sit Back" Hahaha!

Thank You 😊

Thank you briefcase i can not leave my bedroom I haven't done for years as u can imagine it gets boring watching the same things over and over but your channel is something new for me thank you for this xxx

You certainly put a lot of work into tonight's, though you always do. If he hadn't killed Fred he could of got the money legally. Though you know if he had been there another horse would have won as that's how life works. He had a very loyal wife. Another great post.

Early upload? Sweet!

Well done

Man....talk about sheer irony at the end.

Bongiorno BC, thank you enjoyed this one.☺️

Thank goodness Douglas was suspicious or he too would have been dead. Wonder what happened to Douglas and the widow ie. did either stay in Canada?

Hi I absolutely love your videos

Enjoying all the Canadian episodes. :)

Thank you, I really enjoy these stories, what a man , he was given everything to him by his father, what a waste

Woo-hoo another vid from one the best narrators on the tube!!

This couple actually stayed together. Sad in a way that he made some super poor mistakes; led by greed.

All that ( not well thought out) and the horse he was going to bet on won?! Oh wow! Greed and pride were the center or Reginald’s heart and his life was cut short because of it! He thought he could pull this huge scheme off with no problem! He was too big for his britches! So sad he made such choices. He thought he was much more of a charmer than he actually was. Not the acts of an upstanding English Gentleman as he wished to seem! Happy to start my morning off with your channel! 👌🏻

I was so excited to see a new video! Hey, do you have a Patreon profile? I searched for you on there but didn’t find you. I’d be happy to help support the channel! ☺️❤️

The Scooby Doo brand of justice is common enough. But the Mister Ed brand of justice? Unique to Reginald Birchall.