The Mysterious and Disturbing Case of Florence Behnam

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The case of Florence Behnam that gripped the State of New York at the end of the 19th Century
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@wandahall4435 5 ай бұрын

BC this is Great ❤❤❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Wanda :)

@KathleenCalhoun-em6ys 5 ай бұрын

Here's where wealth made a difference. No poor man could have won that case, but fate caught up with Mr. Benham, anyway, but it also shows that not even wealth can escape the Grim Reaper when he comes a-calling.

@reneedennis2011 5 ай бұрын

Yup.

@Boo675jhggg 5 ай бұрын

The victorians used cyanide for all.

@resourcedragon 5 ай бұрын

I'm not surprised that a competent lawyer was able to make mincemeat of those clowns of doctors. From the sound of it, also, Howard had given Florence syphilis and, again, the doctors seem to have missed that. That story was somehow quintessentially Victorian.

@carrington2949 5 ай бұрын

Facts. If Florence knew she had an STD, then doctors should have detected it as well. Sex ed was not taught so the appearance of symptoms had to be obvious. Poor woman.

@gaslitworldf.melissab2897 5 ай бұрын

Yes. It was. Imagine how embarrassing for a married woman of some means to report yet again to a doctor about complaints in her genitalia. The purchase alone would not have convinced me, but that he argued with the clerk who initially refused the sale sold me on his guilt. Why was it something to fight about and also hide?

@Lucinda_Jackson 5 ай бұрын

@@gaslitworldf.melissab2897 It would make sense if he actually believed taking it in small amounts was a legitimate treatment for syphilis.

@resourcedragon 5 ай бұрын

@@gaslitworldf.melissab2897: The way the justice system is _supposed_ to work is that the accused has the benefit of the presumption of innocence until guilt is proven. In this case the prosecution botched demonstrating unambiguously that Florence had been poisoned. So if she hadn't been poisoned then her husband couldn't be found guilty of poisoning her. Yes, I strongly suspect Howard did it, he definitely wasn't anything even remotely like a model citizen but the prosecution made a dog's breakfast of their case and so Howard Behnam got off.

@SweetChicagoGator 4 ай бұрын

Saved from The Gallows, but not from the Grim Reaper. 🙏

@jackie0604oxon 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for an interesting case BC, quite a few of these tragedies seem to be heiresses who disregard their elders' concerns about fortune hunters. If only they had listened!

@Angela-qr8wl 5 ай бұрын

Interesting

@serenitynow288 5 ай бұрын

I felt so bad for Mrs. Benham. The final verdict just brought even more heartache and shame to the poor victim’s name. But he didn’t last long after his freedom so I felt it was poetic justice. So well told as usual Mr. Brief Case!

@barbarabrooks4747 5 ай бұрын

A classic sociopath. No conscience, no self-control. He had an ideal situation, but destroyed it with his dissipation and cruelty.

@callmehplus 5 ай бұрын

I suppose he thought she was more valuable dead than alive.

@nunyabiz3557 5 ай бұрын

Well put

@julireep278 5 ай бұрын

Wow. I can't believe Mr. Benham was actually declared not guilty. In all the stories presented previously, it seemed the justice system was far more prudent than it is in today's society, but in this case it appears to be just as corrupt. That's disappointing.

@albertafarmer8638 5 ай бұрын

Yes but don't worry, he didn't escape divine judgement.

@robertdixon1439 5 ай бұрын

This has quickly become my favorite channel

@seandelap8587 5 ай бұрын

Things always start of well for them but then everything goes rapidly downhill from that point on

@kristy9337 5 ай бұрын

It wasn't clear(to me🙃) how close Miss Harris was to Florence. However, she was truly a "closed mouth friend". A woman with the highest discretion. * I'm glad she came forward to expose his vile lifestyle, even if it didn't lead to his conviction.

@roguewave13 5 ай бұрын

Born & raised in Batavia, NY! Such a small place and so cool to hear a story from home on Brief Case!

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

It's great when I receive comments from the towns where the crime happened

@suzannebosjolie7532 2 ай бұрын

Yes, he did a story about a murder in the little town called Louisville, N.Y. I lived about 6 miles away for 29 years!

@Bulldog13368 5 ай бұрын

Hello to BC and everyone listening. I believe Mr. Benham poisoned his wife. People saw this man administering this substance. He was bold enough to do this in front of her doctor. I am sorry a high priced lawyer was able to sway the minds of the jury. Finally justice was served by way of fate. Unfortunately, Florence and her family suffered greatly. Thank you BC for another riveting tale of betrayal and treachery.

@robertmoffett3486 5 ай бұрын

"Bold" is hardly the word that comes to my mind. Only a total lunatic would murder his wife in front of her doctor. It's highly unlikely he did so. I find it almost impossible of belief. Apparently, the second jury didn't believe it, since he was acquitted

@Bulldog13368 5 ай бұрын

So you believe Mr Benham is innocent of the crime?? If so, do you believe Florence died of natural causes??

@suemcgregor9248 5 ай бұрын

In England he would have been hanged, but in the U.S. the almighty dollar talks. Never mind if the money comes from the victim, if you've got it, flaunt it

@suemcgregor9248 5 ай бұрын

@@robertmoffett3486so what did she die of then? Boredom? He killed her for money, simple

@Hippiechick11 5 ай бұрын

@@suemcgregor9248unfortunately true.

@daynasafranek7807 5 ай бұрын

Imagine being found not guilty due to a “social disease”….

@cyankirkpatrick5194 5 ай бұрын

🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻🤷‍♀️ I was in a group home and one person didn't do any chores due to them having a STD a very bad one herpes the doctor said no I'm thinking why.

@DneilB007 5 ай бұрын

And then imagine dying from that same social disease just a couple of years later. Just imagine! It’s almost like ignoring your symptoms and refusing medical treatment hastens your demise, but seeking medical care prolongs your life.

@ShaCaro 5 ай бұрын

@@cyankirkpatrick5194 transmission?

@tuvia4082 5 ай бұрын

Great video as usual BC, thanks. Howard did it and karma found him. Tragic for Florence and her family though.

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@kerrywatts5740 5 ай бұрын

So corrupt! Mr. Benham deliberately murdered his wife. To get a second trial, and they found him not guilty??? The pharmacy, I'm sure, knew he was up to something evil! Thank you again Brief Case for yet another incredible episode!!!❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Kerry

@vickisawyer7405 5 ай бұрын

Crime is always there. Just got done reading some of Sophocles and boy, talk about tragedy. Thank you, BC for another story on my Monday morn/Friday night!! It's just after 0500 and will be looking at the dark for 1.5 hrs. But it's getting better!! cya next week!!

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Yes, shortest day is behind us at least

@CommonWealther 5 ай бұрын

I've been waiting for you! Greetings from a -15°C Canada. ❤🇨🇦 I heard you narrate a story on another channel last night. What a treat!

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Sounds very cold, take care

@anisacoley8707 5 ай бұрын

Greetings from South Jersey USA

@DneilB007 5 ай бұрын

I see you’re in a warm part of Canada! It’s -30C here in the prairies.

@CommonWealther 5 ай бұрын

@@DneilB007 I used to live in AB. Dry cold doesn't bother me as much as this damp cold.

@aNotamBiEn 5 ай бұрын

Cheers and good (late) evening from the southern regions of Australia. Thanks again for another intriguing brief........case!! Keep it up mate. Still working through the back catalogue and loving all of it. This one was a rough outcome. Control of her estate, coroner malpractice or obfuscation, expensive lawyers.. inevitable sad conclusion.

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@stacywilson4790 5 ай бұрын

The poison was not consumed .It was injected .That is why no poison was found in her stomach .When the poison was injected it traveled through her blood stream and straight to her heart which brought on a heart attack .Which given by the doctor who was paid a considerable amount of money to do so by Mr Benham . I really need to start editing my comments .I'm you sure understand . Which I commend you for all the time and hard work you put into each story .God bless you richly !

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Stacy

@stacywilson4790 5 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial You are very Welcome! 😇

@CC3193 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Is this your opinion, or fact you’ve found somewhere? I’m curious how you know this.

@stacywilson4790 Ай бұрын

@@CC3193 It is fact .I have a medical background .I use to be a a Profiler .

@CC3193 Ай бұрын

@@stacywilson4790 Yes but is it your opinion with a medical background & history as a profiler? Or it’s an evidence-based, acknowledged, recorded, published fact in this case?

@barbarajolley6578 5 ай бұрын

Great story, BC, as usual❤❤❤. As I was listening to your narration, I was looking at the drawings of Mrs. Benham and her husband. There a lot of sadness and expression of sorrow and defeat in her face and eyes. His face conveys the impression of someone impudent and careless....Whoever draw these portraits was very talented.

@stacywilson4790 5 ай бұрын

She was a woman of great sorrow .A horrible husband who made her life hell and also was a horrible father to.

@nancychisholm5399 5 ай бұрын

Greetings and salutations Brief Case (and team) from Cabbagetown Toronto. BTW thanks for your great coverage on Agnes, hope the lupins were in bloom for your visit to Iceland!

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@anisacoley8707 5 ай бұрын

Greetings from South Jersey USA

@vickisawyer7405 5 ай бұрын

I'm from Whidbey Island and have been to many places on the globe and lupins were always there - they are my favorite flower, especially the purple ones!!

@lazyhomebody1356 5 ай бұрын

THIS is the lupin express!

@tamsin1969 5 ай бұрын

Im totally bed-bound with a herniated disc impinging the nerves in my spine, causing sciatica. Its freaking agonizing, so thank you so much for another amazing story from the past, and something to take my mind of the pain right now. Brilliantly researched, presented and narrated, as always. Many thanks.

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Oh Tamsin, that is not good, I really hope you feel better soon, thankyou so much for the supa thanks, it is very much appreciated

@lazyhomebody1356 5 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@tamsin1969 5 ай бұрын

@@lazyhomebody1356 💓🌺🌾💓

@ChildfreeMatto 5 ай бұрын

Your generosity is awesome to see. 💗

@jacksonstarky8288 5 ай бұрын

I wonder how much Mr. Benham paid to get his retrial, never mind what the second trial's legal fees must have been, because there's no way there wasn't bribery involved. But the grim reaper doesn't care about money. I found the channel about a month ago and I'm still finding the occasional old episode I've missed. I have enough subscribed channels that I don't always catch new videos within 24 hours of their release. I've been consistently impressed by the level of research, and by how much information survives from older cases.

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much :)

@kathrynbillinghurst188 5 ай бұрын

Florence and the Machine…a song 🎶 called Jenny of Old Stones…! A beautifully haunting song…for anyone whom appreciates true love’s 💕spirit! Listen and be enchanted! Oh…Enya is wonderful also! 🥰💕💐🙆‍♀️🇦🇺✌️

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

I do like her music

@nerd26373 5 ай бұрын

Don't forget your umbrella while traveling. Always stay safe, Brief Case.

@joannethortan2257 5 ай бұрын

Good morning Brief Case.

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Morning

@maryrowe3981 5 ай бұрын

Just desserts for Mr. Benham, I'd say.

@monicabennett6620 5 ай бұрын

This story occurred in my old stomping grounds as I was born not far from Batavia, NY. So fascinating!

@Flamsterette 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the upload, Brief Case. I haven't heard of this one before. Time to have some coffee and spicy noodles while I listen to this before the hockey game at 10 AM on a cold random Monday.

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@Flamsterette 5 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial You're welcome!

@lazyhomebody1356 5 ай бұрын

Coffee with spicy noodles?! You are blessed with a strong stomach,lol

@Flamsterette 5 ай бұрын

@@lazyhomebody1356 Ha, I've had to dial down the heat and spice lately! No more Samyang noodles for me!

@kimsherlock8969 5 ай бұрын

The vital decision to test blood for chemicals was a major F U . F Ups 😮😮😮😮

@rosemaryfranzese317 5 ай бұрын

This case is not quite straightforward. Admittedly Howard Benham was a terrible husband but the post mortems clearly were not as well as they should have been so there was and still is an element of doubt. Benham didn’t really escape justice if he was guilty. Things could have been very different for him if he had valued his wife and treated her well.

@aparnarajesh 5 ай бұрын

If Florence listern her mother's and stepfather's warings for not marry howard after her death, her mother and stepfather campaigned to exuremed Florence 's death. Howard's actions left their son as oprhan

@cadillacdeville5828 5 ай бұрын

Good morning Briefcase 💼 and friends ❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Morning

@ShirleeKnott 5 ай бұрын

Good morning to you too

@J-Williams 5 ай бұрын

Morning!😊

@hollymorris785 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Brief Case! Enjoying this from a snowy Tennessee! Our first snowfall of the season at my home❤️

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Oh wow, I hope you are not too cold

@hollymorris785 5 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial Toasty warm in my house, checking every now and again to see how deep it's getting. We are expecting about 6 inches, which is enough to mostly shut everything down. This makes the northern states laugh at us, they require multiple feet of snow to stay home, lol

@coxmosia1 5 ай бұрын

You mean Karma did favor him. 😊. It was obvious he married her for her trust fund. Thank you BC for a most interesting case.

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@marionbowler5440 5 ай бұрын

Marvelous Monday, hurray. Enjoy your week and thank you for sharing ❣️ 🇨🇦

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@TA-cm9yi 5 ай бұрын

Good morning from Black Diamond Alberta BC, as part usual an interesting case 😊. Looking forward to your next case.

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Good Morning, I hope its not too cold

@TA-cm9yi 5 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial only-34C today...was - 47C the other day!

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Wow :(

@daniletourneau6182 5 ай бұрын

And thank you for pronouncing Batavia correctly! Most Map apps, and sometimes even Google - will show it's pronounced incorrectly (Bat - a - via ... is usually the incorrect way they might pronounce it). You did great!!!! I love the twists in this story! 🎉

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Daniel, I saw a few videos on Batavia to try and make sure it was correct

@daniletourneau6182 5 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial you did us proud!!!! Thank you for all your hard and consistent great work!!! 👍

@lazyhomebody1356 5 ай бұрын

I never would have pronounced it the "wrong" way. The right way seems obvious really

@daniletourneau6182 5 ай бұрын

@lazyhomebody1356 that's what I thought too! I have an aunt who lives a few towns over, and I'll never forget her once pronouncing it "Bat-a-via". I was a kid, but even then I was confused about where she was talking about. 🤣🤣🤣 So even somewhat locals, can pronounce it wrong. Hell, I'm about 40 mins from Batavia in a town called Chili ... amd it's pronounced "Chy-lie", not like the food: chili. Couldn't tell ya why they did that... but I'm sure there's a reason. HAHAHA

@lisageiger9841 5 ай бұрын

Hi BC😊 I felt shocked when they came back with the second verdict. It may have been fate. I just hope he suffered worse than her. If it wasn’t fate, at least he died relatively quickly. I’m sure it was definitely painful. I feel that it came down to, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But his sentence wasn’t served by the courts. Great work BC. I so love you and I hope you enjoyed your holidays. Happy New Year.🎆

@StacyL. 5 ай бұрын

It may not have been served by the lower courts of this world, but one better believe that he stood in front of the Ultimate Judge and is now paying for his sins.

@senses70 5 ай бұрын

Hello BC! Thank you for another case with a twist, like only you can deliver. If he was guilty, then karma caught up with him…

@seandelap8587 5 ай бұрын

Happy Monday BC

@seandelap8587 5 ай бұрын

If any poison was found in her system then there's only one conclusion that you can come to for that

@mauricedavis2160 5 ай бұрын

Exactly, it's that simple!!!🙏😢⚖️🤔❣️

@journeysalkebulan 5 ай бұрын

Poison may not have been discovered in her body at all people lie all the time.

@julireep278 5 ай бұрын

That was my exact thought!🤷‍♀️ If it was found in her liver (or any other organ) that's proof enough.

@DneilB007 5 ай бұрын

No. You need to rule out environmental sources for the chemicals. I shudder to think of the number of people who were hanged for murdering their families when the source of the poison was their green wallpaper. Look up “Scheele’s Green” sometime.

@littlereddstar5264 5 ай бұрын

Great cases as always BC. I wonder how many other husbands poisoned their wives/partners/children. We’ve seen quite a few cases of women being covered but not as many of men. Maybe BC might consider doing more?

@resarm5007 5 ай бұрын

Hello Brief Case! 💼 Poor Florence! I do believe Howard did poison her. After the way he pursued her, ran off with her to get married, and the way they quarreled and circumstances of his purchase of cyanide. Thankfully, he did not get away with it, even if he was found not guilty at retrial. I'm sure he suffered, and as he did, perhaps he gave some thought to his past actions and Florence. The only good news was that their child didn't have to grow up with him, was raised by his grandparents, and lived to a ripe old age. (I made it here, a little late today, but I enjoyed the photos and story. Thank you again, and I surely hope all is well with you, Dear BC!) Resa

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Nice to hear from you :)

@theresadimaggio7241 5 ай бұрын

First off, she should have stayed home with her mother. Very gullible girl . I do wonder how he administer the poison. 😮. I also wanted to know what happened to the baby she gave birth to? Thank you Briefcase, love all your programs. Great work. God bless you

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@lazyhomebody1356 5 ай бұрын

Stayed home with her mother 😮a fate worse than death,lol

@jillwiegand4257 5 ай бұрын

When a healthy heiress passes, there seem to be always strong questions to follow 😢

@davidlancaster8152 5 ай бұрын

So do we know what really killed her? And what kind of STD did she have? A very strange case. I really enjoy the illustrations. Thanks for all your work and skills BC. Awesome

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks David

@brodyberry6253 5 ай бұрын

AWE YEA that’s what i’m talkin bout!!! Thank you for another banger good sir! 💯

@brenda6201 5 ай бұрын

and as always, great job, BC!! 🥂

@swedishpiggi 5 ай бұрын

Hi BC great video as always

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks!

@kimieharland8207 5 ай бұрын

I liked this one, although, its very sad all around. Usually, the guilty end up being hanged. I really thought the husdand was guilty. So I was very surprised when he was found to be innocent.

@vickisawyer7405 5 ай бұрын

Remember OJ?

@robertmoffett3486 5 ай бұрын

There is no such thing as being found innocent in American courts. Guilty or not guilty are the only possible verdicts

@lazyhomebody1356 5 ай бұрын

@@robertmoffett3486Good point

@kathrynbillinghurst188 5 ай бұрын

🇦🇺✌️💃🏻Great to HEAR you again!! 🤗💐💕

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Kathy

@TheBub26 5 ай бұрын

behnam: i'd like to poison my neighbor's dog. will this do the job? mr elliot: it certainly will, that will be.... such was the 19th century

@bcgrote 5 ай бұрын

TIL that Prussic Acid is hydrogen cyanide. Thanks! And yes, that IS where Prussian Blue paint gets its name!!

@perrydowd9285 5 ай бұрын

Hi guys. Aren't you glad you have the experts to sort things out? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙀

@dallasbaiton371 5 ай бұрын

Well at least Karma did have the last say in this matter. And it reinforces the notion of Karma.

@Boo-dawg. 5 ай бұрын

I can't imagine going through withdrawal back then. They have medication to help with opiate withdrawal now, but back then, you were on your own. 😫

@lilaura5 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for another great story

@mathieuleader8601 5 ай бұрын

very expressive courtroom photographs this time around

@TheRetirednavy92 5 ай бұрын

Good morning. Another great video.

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@luciebrisson5881 5 ай бұрын

I am incapable of making up my mind about this case. The doctors were of no help at all. Was he a killer or not? Did he transmit a disease to her and was truly trying to help her? His innocence or guilt will forever remain a mystery and it matters not much in the end, he did not live long enough to fully enjoy the fruit of his bad deed if he was guilty. Good case Brief Case. Thank you!! (Just to let you know, you give the date of Florence's father's date as January 7 - I think you meant June 7?)

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Yes very poor from me, sorry :(

@luciebrisson5881 5 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficialNot at all and definitely no need for you to be sorry.

@DneilB007 5 ай бұрын

The one thing that makes me suspicious of the first verdict is that when someone was said to have died of a “brain fever” back in the day, that was usually describing death from syphilis. I don’t remember the exact name of the clinic where BC stated that he died at, but there were several hospitals/sanitariums that were really just places for rich people with syphilis to die in.

@lazyhomebody1356 5 ай бұрын

I figured it out too, B.C. It was not a big deal 😊

@lazyhomebody1356 5 ай бұрын

@@DneilB007uh, NO. Brain fever was a common diagnosis for innocent young girls and children. Interesting though- it may have also hinted at syphillis deaths but not "usually" (Some of my favorite authors had teen daughters die of brain fever)

@StacyL. 5 ай бұрын

I didn't get a chance to watch this case yesterday as usual, but caught up today. What a crazy turn of events! I find it fascinating that even though he was acquitted in the second trial, that he ended up dying a year later from disease, so I guess in the end, one can't cheat death...

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Stacy

@angelastanton6409 5 ай бұрын

another great case!! love this channel ❤❤❤

@gregdiamond6023 5 ай бұрын

You do have a way of weaving your words together in a delicious confection of the mouth watering case of Florence Benham. You do it for every case BC.

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much Greg

@lazyhomebody1356 5 ай бұрын

Aw, that is very true!

@ritawing1064 5 ай бұрын

Seems to have been easier to introduce new evidence in those days: the Innocence Project sometimes cannot reopen capital cases even with decisive evidence!

@debanam 5 ай бұрын

Good morning from the Jersey Shore BC!

@kathrynbillinghurst188 5 ай бұрын

“Noo Joyzy!!” 🤜🤛 🥰💐🇦🇺💕

@ShirleeKnott 5 ай бұрын

morning from the Great White North

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Morning!

@kathrynbillinghurst188 5 ай бұрын

Shirlee…🥰💐💕🇦🇺

@anisacoley8707 5 ай бұрын

Good morning from vineland nj

@jenniferbreaux7385 5 ай бұрын

Money really is a curse

@karenfitzpatrick6256 5 ай бұрын

I just forwarded this video to my son in Florida. I was married to a Benham for over twenty years. It was my name too! We have three children and eight grandchildren. Excluding my two sons' wives there are seven of them who have the surname Benham. Since six of them are male I expect the name will go down through another generation on this branch. Here's the weirdest coincidence that really caught my attention, my mother-in-law was FLORENCE BENHAM! My father-in-law was born and raised in NY. But he was from NYC. I do have an active Ancestry subscription with a family tree I occasionally work on. My kids all have submitted their DNA there. So, new cousins, maybe? At least there's a place to start. I'll definitely be investigating some more on this.Too bad the son changed his name though I really do understand why he did it. Of course, even with finding someone, this is a subject any possible descendants may not want to discuss, if they even know. If they are on Ancestry, likely this story is not unknown. I can always share your video with them. Anyway, this gives me a very different kind of project for the new year. Thank you for posting this video! Have a wonderful 2024 from Vermont USA! ❤️

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

That's very interesting, be great to know if you are related

@karenfitzpatrick6256 5 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial will do on this video if anything turns up. Technically it would be my kids and grandkids who might be relalated. I was Benham by marriage. My husband was from birth..lol.

@brenmanock 5 ай бұрын

Thanks briefy

@stephanieannmorris4625 5 ай бұрын

As always I love your work ❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@jodyharnish9104 5 ай бұрын

Wow! This story is intense! It was fascinating to see how the opinions changed as new evidence came up. Well done!

@macrinawaterbury8420 5 ай бұрын

I'm addicted to these old cases, I love that I found a channel dedicated to them

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@maryrichardson6029 5 ай бұрын

Always interesting Thank you❤

@mikeconrad8991 5 ай бұрын

I look forward to each Monday, mostly to receive the knew Brief Case

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike

@ColleenDaumen2 5 ай бұрын

Binge-watching Brief Case vids today during the blizzard here in Western NY. Best true crime channel on YT! 🥶👍🩷

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Hope the snow not too bad

@wendybutler1681 Ай бұрын

Your use of photos from the period and the actual case is appreciated. I don't like stock photos but these are slices of the lives if the time. Greatly appreciate the newspaper clippings, too. Well done!

@BriefCaseOfficial Ай бұрын

Thanks

@SuperBigdaddywood 5 ай бұрын

Always excited to see new Brief Case content!

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thankyou :)

@foxcell 5 ай бұрын

Another interesting case Into the past thanks again

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@raeannaruby8306 5 ай бұрын

I love this channel. it almost always covers cases I'm unfamiliar with, with subtle nuances and thought provoking details. I was wondering if you ever thought about making more playlists? Maybe by century or continent?

@BrittneyDeShea420 5 ай бұрын

Oh darn! I am late. Thanks Briefy. Sending love from Kentucky USA

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thankyou

@saintsms1697 4 ай бұрын

I love ur channel can't stop watching ❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

That's good to know, thanks for watching

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

That's good to know, thanks for watching

@shahinabashir8622 5 ай бұрын

You're back!!!!! Wonderful to hear your fabulous narratives once again! Interesting, and thoroughly researched.....as usual. Thank you. Love history, look forward to hearing many more.

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Hello, I have not been anywhere as I launch a new video every Monday at 12pm UK time :)

@corvusglaive4804 5 ай бұрын

It's been awhile since I've enjoyed one of your files BC, thanks again 👊🏿 I shall be tuning in to your Next Brief Case!

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching again :)

@marlodt12 5 ай бұрын

Great to see the new video BC! Have a great day from a very cold Texas today!

@debbieandmarc 5 ай бұрын

Good morning from Virginia.

@ShirleeKnott 5 ай бұрын

and a good morning to you too from he Great White North

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Good morning!

@anisacoley8707 5 ай бұрын

Good morning from South Jersey USA

@erlindahill9046 5 ай бұрын

Please show More Story's like this I follow this site faithfully

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, I will try

@ibg3 5 ай бұрын

Karma caught up ✌️ greetings from the Mississippi Gulf Coast ☀️

@user-li9dd9jz2l 5 ай бұрын

Great presentation. Thank you.

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@kylebrown6951 5 ай бұрын

Another good posting 👍👍👍👍. What's funny a lot of people think they can get away with wrong doing to people, and at times do by Man's law, but God's law will and does catch up with them, either in life or eventually in death 😔🤨 Thanks again 👍😁😎🍻✌️👋

@corrinehoward1999 2 ай бұрын

The more I watch these cases, the more I'm convinced that accusing people of poisoning each other was a form of entertainment back then.

@lynn5050 5 ай бұрын

What an incredibly sad story. Will the truth ever be known?

@gregevans6044 5 ай бұрын

Hey, that one was exceptionally good! Thanks!

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@AJ12716 5 ай бұрын

Always good watching this channel 😊

@BriefCaseOfficial 5 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that!

@user-zd7sn7zf3q 4 ай бұрын

Hmmmmmmmm 😔thanks sir amazing job very interesting story n fantastic explanation 👍👌👌👍GOD bless you n protect you always all the best 👍👌👍❤️❤️❤️❤️

@qrufus 5 ай бұрын

Why didn't Ms. Harris (the new witness) come forward sooner?Also, who did she testify for (defense or prosecution)? Her testimony shows the possibility of when Florence could've been given the poison. I just wished a proper autopsy was done from the beginning. As of right now, I'm unsure of Harold's innocence/guilt.