Another old case covered by the amazing BC. Great research, brilliant narration. Impeccably voiced, for easy listening. Thank you once again BC.

Victim blaming is obviously not a new tactic by shady defense attorneys.

It's rare to see an old photograph of people actually smiling, as we saw at 5:39. Great story as usual. Well done Mr. Brief Case.

One of the only good things about Monday is that we get a Brief Case video! This one did not disappoint. Another intriguing story. Kind of surprised she only received 5 years, but her defense attorneys did a good job showing the relationship was abusive. Battered women's syndrome defense before it was a thing. Looking forward to the next one! Hope you have a great day BC. 😊

This is definitely an interesting case. Also given the time period and the victim I am not surprised how the case ended. It is so easy for many to find pity for Mrs. Adams despite the fact hotel staff banned her from Mr. Kincaid's room and eventually the hotel and yet she still found her way to his room. Given that information and what the other people heard during the time of the murder versus the narrative during the trial I am left with a lot of questions. Was Mr. Kincaid really abusive or was she? The relationship was definitely toxic, but jealousy seems to have been the driving force behind her actions. People also seem to have been swayed by her beauty because you know, how could this beautiful woman ever commit such a crime. Thanks for another great case BC

Superficially, she seemed to have had such a great start in life. It's a shame her life went downhill so horribly and so quickly. Of course she shouldn't have killed him. In addition, he wasn't worth it. Strange what some people do. Her life had nothing to do with real love. I feel sad for them both, in a way.

She chose to leave her unhappy mariage (but non abusive or violent as far as we know) and sadly even her child to follow a man who she testified was abusive to her, and she ended up no more happy, working as a prostitute, and finally a killer. I'm scratching my head here. Thumbs up Brief Case for a well told story yet again. Thank you.

Spurning the opportunity to marry well, then taking up with another man in the absence of her husband, it's apparent Belle danced to the beat of her own tune. Thanks for covering this, BC.

Belle's choices went from bad to worse. Young girls, today, fall for young men who lie and make promises. Belle's story is not new. Sad.

Belle was born Hetty Belle Petty in Illinois, Ward may have been an alias she used later. She married in 1893. Her daughter Vera appears to have been raised by her father’s family but she did marry from her maternal aunt’s house so obviously remained in contact with them. Looks like Belle died in San Francisco in 1916 aged about 40 under the name Rowley, her sisters placed a notice in the papers.

Good morning Brief Case, my Monday can officially start now.

It's amazing what people thought women were and weren't capable of during that time period. She was definitely guilty and should've gotten more time. I'm wondering what happen to her after she got out. Thanks BC for another interesting case. Now my Monday will go smoothly. I hope... 😊😄

Good morning B.C. 🧡 Pray for my daughter please she had to have emergency surgery Saturday!

Belle's actions and reasoning are hard to understand, all throughout her life. She seems, at best, to have been one of those people who thinks she has to FEEL, rather than think, and even resists behaving logically. At worst, she may have been unbalanced somehow.

I find it fascinating to hear about these older cases and your voice is very calming.❤

She seems a highly strung young lady not a thought for her child or husband 😢

Thank you BC for another great start to the week. Amazing tales keep going strong. 👍🇨🇦😎

This seems to be a crime of passion. Belle made many foolish decisions in life. The jury clearly took their responsibilities seriously and deliberated carefully. The sentence of five years seems unduly lenient but it seems that the consequences of her lifestyle choices chipped away at her self esteem and Charlie Kincaid’s treatment of her didn’t help. It is never right to commit murder and it’s never wise to use and abuse someone, sometimes it can push someone too far. Belle and Charlie were both attractive people who could have made better decisions. It’s a sad story. What Belle did was incredibly wrong but she seemed more weak than wicked

Always look forward to BC Monday! Certainly a woman with a series of bad choices! I hope that during her time in prison, she had time to reflect on her mistakes and perhaps make amends for them. I hope her child's life was much improved with under his father's care. Sometimes, using your commonsense/intelligence over "following your heart" makes for a better life.

Belle's hat is something else!

I’m left wondering about her life after prison… This one was very interesting. Thanks, as always 😊

This is the only reason I look forward to 6am Monday morning!!! We are 8 hours behind everyone in the U.K. but still... thanks for the consistency, B.C. Much love from S.W. MISSOURI in the USA!!!

Thanks for another great Brief Case! I've loved gold rush stories since I was a kid, so it was extra interesting!

What a miserable pair! They remind me of the old song, Frankie and Johnny. "He was her man, but he done her wrong."

16:28 Belle didn't need to be strong. She just needed to be quick and cunning. If she was persuasive with Charles, like she was with the porter, Charles could've let his guard down. Speaking of which, I'm surprised that the prosecutor didn't focus on the fact she gained access to Charles's room (again) without his permission. If she was there to get the rest of her things, she could've grabbed them and left before Charles showed up.

Hello BC...comment for support! Sad end to a toxic relationship regardless of who was the abuser...that she only received 5 years was surprising. Sad that women has such little choices in life back in those times. Thank you yet again for another story, and have a lovely week! 😊 (Resa)

You never disappoint on Mondays Mr. Brief Case! I really enjoyed this week’s story so well researched and told. I felt as if I were on the jury. Thank you for your channel. I love a good mystery ❤

"Some believe another might have been responsible." WHO? :D If the razor is really sharp, you don't need much force 🙄 Anyway, thank you for another great video! I always squeal in delight when I notice a new video :3

Another great case! Good morning from Pennsylvania, USA!

I love having your Monday morning uploads to enjoy. Thank you for all the cases from the past that I haven't normally heard of, always interesting even if their subject matter is tragic.

Ah, the passion.......So glad I'm too old for it.......😂

Just want to say I found you last week and been binge watching your videos I love true crime and I’ve always been interested in the older cases but my other channels I subscribe to doesn’t do that many old cases I just told my twin sister about your channel too

Great case! I'm intrigued as to how people people who lived during this case would think that she was not guilty since she admitted it several times that she did it. I also disagree that it was not premeditated. Why would she have a razor in her hand? Where did she get it? Premeditation is defined as "planned beforehand" even a second before. It can be as simple as deciding to pick up a razor that is lying nearby and to use it as a weapon. AGAIN, GREAT CASE! Thanks go it sharing it with us!

I just love these stories. Thank you, Brief Case. You're wonderful.

I always get such a kick out of stories that have phrases such as, "there were problems in the marriage". Welcome to ALL relationships, including marriage. Marriage is not a problem-free ride. Expect problems and unless abuse or adultery crop up, stick it out!!! Unrealistic expectations head so many of these tragic stories. Waffling or being a weak-willed person, has never seen anyone through a marriage. I have yet to finish the video. Sometimes I marvel at what people put up with in a marriage and other times I'm flabbergasted at folks quiting their marriage so easily and so quickly and so pathetically. We'll see how this unfolds.

"a social stigma at the time" for divorcees? Well, if you think about it.. there kinda still is, just not nearly as much.. what are many gonna think when they find out you've been married 4 times and in the middle of another bad relationship?

Fascinating story told with great precision!👏🎯 It's such a shame they couldn't make the relationship work, as I bet they made a very handsome couple😍😍

It’s always sad seeing cases where love turns to hate (or indifference) that leads to violence.

Often, married wives who are left alone or feel their spouse interested is no longer interested in them, especially after having children, tend to fantasize about a new romance. For some women that can get them into trouble. She was trying to find a replacement husband but picked a man that wasn't ready for that. She went into the relationship too quickly with Charlie and probably pushed her into being a prostitute. There was no way she could support herself with a child and there were no laws to make a husband pay spousal/child support.

Always great on this channel 👍🏼

Woohoo, Brief Case Monday!! Thank you for the fantastic upload, as always 😎

Another wonderful video! Ty so much for all the hard work 💓

Great, as always!

Yes it’s Monday and a favourite channel of mine. Excellent show as always.

My man!!!!😊 I love you. Keep the awesome work

Always interesting Thank you

Thank you ❣️

Love your videos no one tells them like you ❤❤❤❤

Belle's actions were sad because her life went downhill. What incredible research on this case! It does make you wonder how this happened due to her size. Thank you Brief Case for another amazing episode!!!

Thanks always bc. Awesome 👍

Another great video from my favourite channel 👍👍👍

Amazing video

Thumbnail looks like Cynthia Nixon.

Belle made very bad decisions and this young man lost his life senselessly; their relationship was toxic and Charles made the right decision by ending it to avoid this but she was over her self and deliberately set out to kill him, Justice was not served.

Prostitution is a lifestyle that lends itself to questionable relationships. I’m a police officer, a detective that works vice. I’ve seen killings committed by one party or the other. I find that the seediness of the lifestyle is to blame and is not indicative of the kind of people they really are.

Thank You

Love this show. I love history, love mystery, I love solving crimes.

and another great BC, I look forward to your BC, thank you.

You do a wonderful job. This channel is one of my favorites.... ❤if not my favorite. 😊

As usual awesome job B.C...sad sad story 😞

I always hitctge "Like" before even watching as with Brief Case, I ALWAYS know it's gonna be good ♥️! You didn't disappoint Crimey 😊!

Happy Monday's with Briefcase 👌👍🥰😘🇬🇧

Another brilliant video about old crimes of old times..❤

Fine effort as always.

Great story Brief Case. Thank you 🙂

Belle was pretty but.......thanks for including so many pictures, I love looking at all the old pictures. God bless Brief Case❤

Good morning from Alerta. Loving your channel ❤️

OMG I kinda ruined this one for myself, because I thought you said her husband's name was AnSEL Adams (not Anson). So through this whole story of her running off with a musician and doing sex work, I couldn't pay close attention, just kept thinking "And her husband would turn out to be one of the most famous photographers of all time." In fact I figured that would be in the conclusion statements. 😂😆🤣 Not only did I hear the name wrong, but Ansel Adams lived and worked a bit later than this story. But not by much, and he DID focus mainly on the Rocky Mountains, which extend into Canada. I could very easily see a gold prospector in that area getting fed up with not finding enough gold to get by, and start photographing the beautiful landscapes instead.

Thank you so much ❤

Hi, I saw your very lively Brief Cat on the video you narrated for The Crime Reel: so cute. Keep collaborating: it is so fun to hear your voices on each other’s channels.

I enjoyed this. I'm happy to hear about a Canadian one. Thank you!

This seems like one of those mutually abusive, toxic relationships, but whereas Charlie seemed more than ready to move on, Belle just couldn't get over her jealousy and having been dumped. It definitely was NOT self defense, not even close! Good case!

The unsolved murder of Agnes Bings would be a great story to tell, she was killed by who they called the Jack the Ripper of Canada, quite gruesome. Thanks for all the great videos I always look forward to Mondays now 😊

Good Evening from an island in the Pacific! Hi @Brief Case and friends! Just in time for my bedtime routine! 😘😘Always a "relaxing" highlight of my week...as far as true crime can be "relaxing"...🥴🥴

Thank you BC for another interesting case very sad it is too, it's the way you tell em 👏👏👏👏

Well researched

Very enjoyable narration & interesting case from times a long ago. Thank you Kim Arizona, USA

Good Monday morning from Texas BC! Another wonderful old case!

You paint a clear picture of a woman with a deep connection to the man in her life. Yet, if she could have erased her feelings of loosing his attention and affection all would have been better off. Did she bring the knife for protection when you remember his past violent attacks on her? Well Done Thank You

Listening from saint lucia keep up the good work

Thanks for sharing this interesting case BC.

I think the sentence was ,albeit a bit light, just

I'm glad Charles got Justice Even if it was 5 unfair years. Because I really thought Belle was gonna get away with it due to the unjust of other races doing days with sad continuance within our days.

16:45 another goodie as aleays much love my friend. I am always fascinated by these cases! ❤

Wait! Let me pause everything to watch the latest Brief Case video!!❤

I live in bc! nelson and victoria. awesome.......was very surprised to hear these locations in your story.....great one again.....enjoyed it!

Good morning BC from Exshaw Alberta, even camping I will watch!

Fascinating Indeed.

❤❤❤nice

Hello BC; what an unusual situation; husband goes in search for gold, wife decides time to look for real love and to make ends meet resorts to "prostitution" (?). Love and jealousy not a good combination. Divorce was frown upon? cheating a husband should be worse I think and selling herself incomprehensible. My goodness what was the woman thinking? Poor Charles; you never know who you meet along life's twisted roads. Have a good week BC and faithful listeners. Elizabeth

Good morning brilliant love it Monday again 🤪

Thank-you BC!

Hello and good morning brief case! Hope you have a good Monday

Many thanks B.C.

My father of Trinidadian descent was a musician by the name of Charles; nicknamed Cha Cha. He's a Brief Case all by himself.

A case where a woman was NOT hanged for murder? Tell me more ❤

Love brief case

Love goes out the window when reality hits , the cost of living at anytime was/is the usual culprit and if couples don't or can't pull together it leads to scenarios that could otherwise have been avoided sadly .

Thank you, BC.

Thanks