The Sinister & Brutal Case of Joseph Burns

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4 ай бұрын

The Case of Joseph Burns and Margaret Reardon that shocked mid 19th Century New Zealand
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@jenniferkennedy4773 19 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@BriefCaseOfficial 19 күн бұрын

Thanks so much Jennifer :)

@KuroInuSama69 4 ай бұрын

Brief Case, My Mother and I found your Channel in 2020 during the pandemic and her convalescence from brain surgery. When she got covid, and she was in a nursing home, she enjoyed out time together listening to you. You voice is soothing, calming, and your cases are very interesting. Sadly, on 02/20/2024 my mother's heart stopped and she began her journey into the light. While I am hurting, I wanted to take the time to thank you for the entertainment you brought to her in her final days. She always looked forward to your uploads. Thank you.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

I am so sorry to read about the loss of your mother, I know the sadness felt at the loss of a parent, I am very grateful to you and your mum for watching the videos and pleased to know that your mother enjoyed them, my mum won't watch my videos instead she watches forgotten lives and tells me his subject matter is far more to her liking - take care, my thoughts are with you at this sad time

@KuroInuSama69 4 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial Thank you. Please hug your mom for me.

@kunnakunna1508 4 ай бұрын

Thank you BC You always relate to us about the towns and the way of life which makes your narration of the crime proper ,very interesting I.also like the drawings of the ship with the sails ( billowing ?)and the other grounded ship .Thank you.once again and Good Night.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, I will be going back to the UK for a few weeks at the end of March to see her :)

@KuroInuSama69 4 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial Thats wonderful.

@davidlancaster8152 4 ай бұрын

Oooh! Margaret is hauntingly beautiful. Awesome photos of New Zealand. All the illustrations are compelling. They lived such hard lives. Thanks for telling their stories.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@KarinaMcKoy 4 ай бұрын

Listening in from Australia 🇦🇺 before I drift off to sleep. Always interesting to hear cases from this part of the world. Thanks BC.

@anisacoley8707 4 ай бұрын

Listening from South Jersey USA

@user-ih2th6hk5v 4 ай бұрын

Listening from Qld, Australia as well :)

@michelledoms8400 4 ай бұрын

Listening from New Zealand, and I agree!

@irenebetros2691 4 ай бұрын

Good old down under, thanks for the story, always like to learn about history.

@PeaceSM1954 4 ай бұрын

Perth, Western Australia 🇦🇺🦘

@mosacaude5266 4 ай бұрын

I love the unique cases you cover that don't get a lot of attention elsewhere. Great work! 💙

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@johannahunderwood4596 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for telling us about these older cases and for entertaining us in the process. I used to think that police working a case was a much more modern thing, so I’ve often been surprised by the level of forensic examination and detective work that was done to solve these crimes.

@hollymorris785 4 ай бұрын

When there was a ship wreck not even halfway through the story, I knew it was going to be extra good! Thanks Brief Case!

@perrydowd9285 4 ай бұрын

Our trans-Tasman brothers in New Zealand take the cake when it comes to complicated crime stories. Theirs aren't the weirdest (That title goes to South Australia), but there's always a story attached. Great work guys. i had never heard of this one before. See you next Monday.

@user-gi1vs9ue7r 4 ай бұрын

Very true South Australia does get the weird crime award.

@MonTube2006 4 ай бұрын

Are you talking about The Adélaïde region ?

@perrydowd9285 4 ай бұрын

Ooops. Good point. I meant Adelaide. It's rare in the bush. It's just the bodies that end up there. I'd never have the guts to buy a block in Truro. Sorry, Thanks. 👍

@MonTube2006 4 ай бұрын

@@perrydowd9285 Thanks for your response

@kb6556 4 ай бұрын

Them: This kind of crime didn't happen back in The Day. Brief Case: Hold my lager.

@janstaz 4 ай бұрын

Both very attractive people. Shame he drank so much and got nasty.

@mathieuleader8601 4 ай бұрын

that marriage was one of utter drudgery & toil if you ask me

@susanross1651 4 ай бұрын

I’m certainly glad we don’t hang people anymore simply on the word of an embittered partner who’s already been proven a liar in court having already accused two other men of the same crime.

@CashelOConnolly 4 ай бұрын

No country should execute its own people or anybody else for that matter

@janetpendlebury6808 3 ай бұрын

I agree, too many innocent people have been hanged.

@barbd5607 4 ай бұрын

I’m saving this one for my night time listening. I just love Brief Case, I don’t think I’d sleep without it even though I often fall asleep, I wake up just to hear how it ends 😂😴👏👏👏

@krissy510 4 ай бұрын

I love starting my day with Brief Case. These older cases you tell us about probably wouldn't even be known if it werent for you. I agree she should've been pubished for her false testimony, even if she was influenced. But, it's sad too, because I do wonder if she ever saw her kids again.

@hauntinggoingonwithangelamylif 4 ай бұрын

Trouble with a head injury it changes you I know I am living with it 😢

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that

@christinedowie2859 2 ай бұрын

Hope you recovering❤

@cadillacdeville5828 4 ай бұрын

Good morning! Thank-you so much Briefcase 💼💼💼❤

@bobbyrutherford9359 4 ай бұрын

It is always a great day when Brief Case uploads another great case

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Bobby

@dancingdingo 4 ай бұрын

London calling! 😜 I've been looking forward to my Monday lunch time with you. Keep them coming!

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Hope all is good there :)

@beccawiley6684 4 ай бұрын

Yay! Thanks BC! Great start to the week.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Becca :)

@PaleMagnolia 4 ай бұрын

Joseph was no plaster saint, but I wonder if he really was a murderer

@iggit2 4 ай бұрын

Good morning everybody. Thanks for a new case to start the week BC!

@ritawing1064 4 ай бұрын

An especially interesting and vivid tale!. How inscrutable those calm faces in the photographs!

@seandelap8587 4 ай бұрын

That was also during the period of the great Irish famine so life indeed was very rough for the native people of course its largely contributed to what is now the Irish Diaspora like you see in the USA for example

@finolaomurchu8217 4 ай бұрын

Yes👍☘️

@swedishpiggi 4 ай бұрын

Wow what a twist and turn case. Hope you are all well Hugs from Sweden

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, hope all is good in Sweden :)

@swedishpiggi 4 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial Its good thank you

@nancychisholm5399 4 ай бұрын

Greetings and salutations from the GO train! Thanks as always for the great content

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Nancy :)

@Scarlett59319 4 ай бұрын

This is the only true crime I watch I love this channel! I love how much detail you have with explaining how that time period was like, BC you have a gift😆

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Scarlett :)

@finolaomurchu8217 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Brief Case, very enjoyable video.👍☘️

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou

@Carolinel673 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for telling the TRUTH in those evil landlords in Ireland 🇮🇪.

@fernandmathurin2720 4 ай бұрын

hello everyone hope all is well and safe listening from sunny saint Lucia thanks brief case

@anisacoley8707 4 ай бұрын

Hello from South Jersey USA

@thelilacbutterflyflower 4 ай бұрын

Hello from frosty England ❄

@user-gu1jk4qn6b 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for bringing the past to life, once again.I'm glad that Margaret did not get away with her own part, in lying, and that her sister took her children, to start a new life.

@spacecowgurl57 4 ай бұрын

Your research amazes me. Thank you so much for all you do.🎉

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your support

@Flamsterette 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the upload, Brief Case! I look forward to watching this later.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@Flamsterette 4 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial I did! Thank you again!

@shadykatie100 4 ай бұрын

Another great Monday video! Best channel on here for vintage cases.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@lincolnjames8116 4 ай бұрын

Interesting Monday night bed time story. Thanks Brief case from Canberra Australia..

@angelanorton2771 4 ай бұрын

Listening from NZ, great story thanks heaps.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@TA-cm9yi 4 ай бұрын

Good morning BC from Black Diamond Alberta. Happy Monday 😊.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Morning

@smsabala6668 4 ай бұрын

I'm never this late 😢, good afternoon BC family ❤

@Agapy8888 4 ай бұрын

Thanks BC. Loved this adventure.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@maryserrato1024 4 ай бұрын

Good morning BC once again another great story.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mary

@lilaura5 4 ай бұрын

Yay! New video. Thank you, Happy Monday ❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

You too!!

@maryrichardson6029 4 ай бұрын

Always interesting Thank you ❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@largedoglover99 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting, you are a very good narrator. Thank you.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@susansage7218 4 ай бұрын

Alcoholism never benefits a couple.

@barbaracarmichiel7369 4 ай бұрын

I always look forward to listening to the interesting cases you post. Thank you Brief Case... Keep up the interesting stories and I will definitely keep listening👌❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou :)

@seandelap8587 4 ай бұрын

Happy Monday BC

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Hi Sean

@ChildfreeMatto 4 ай бұрын

Hello Brief Case. I had a horrible night at work, understand that a video to watch of yours and to enjoy is greatly appreciated. 🙏🏻 Showing you support, is most certainly worthwhile. 😊 To give a little help to keep this fantastic channel running smoothly. Thank you, so much for every video you publish. 🤗

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Matto, I hope your next shift is better

@ChildfreeMatto 4 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial Thank you. I hope so as well. I'm off starting Thursday morning, I can't wait.

@jordanh8906 4 ай бұрын

Good morning BC !❤ Thank you for my Monday video! Always happy when I see a notification from you 🧡

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Morning Jordan :)

@steevobarker581 4 ай бұрын

The artwork is sublime. 👍

@BgO635 4 ай бұрын

🥂💋🌹I so appreciate hearing all your stories on the Victorian era days. Some that lead to a more tragic end than others. Great job BC!❤❤❤

@serenitynow288 4 ай бұрын

I looked forward to seeing your Monday video and you certainly didn’t disappoint! Thank you for sharing this unknown story Mr. Brief Case. It was compelling to say the least. ❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@lesleymacmillan8099 4 ай бұрын

Really interesting story. Enjoyed that.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@danielnystrom6117 4 ай бұрын

i have had breif case on play all week while painting. keep up the great job my friend 💜

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@marionbowler5440 4 ай бұрын

Most excellent work BC 🙃🇨🇦👏

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Marion :)

@stevejackson7899 Ай бұрын

What a tragic story. Everyone should understand that life was so much harder back than.

@amandagrant1982 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for another unique story from history…I fall asleep to your voice/stories.Better than any prescription to sleep 👊🤍🌬

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@cyndybutler7330 4 ай бұрын

Hello brief case it’s coffee and a story thanks , really enjoy your channel

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Hi Cyndy, I have not had my coffee yet this morning but feel I need one

@cyndybutler7330 4 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial I slays need coffee my friend 😂☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️ have some coffee

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

About a minute after I wrote the comment, there was a power cut in my area, so no coffee for me for a while, its back now so its all good :)

@cyndybutler7330 4 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial LOL life is better with coffee

@Frances643 4 ай бұрын

Can’t help but wonder what became of the children. B.C. -Maybe you can occasionally do follow ups on the more interesting/infamous cases ?kinda like “Finding your Roots”only different cause strangers want to know? Anyways thanks for the story.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Yes good idea, I will see what I can find out - Thanks :)

@bettyfeliciano7322 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your stories! And love hearing your voice and the way you describe things & show illustrations during the storytelling! I’m of the notion that he didn’t murder Snow. I’m not sure who did but I’m certain that Snow had upset many folks during his life & career, so I imagine he had a lot of enemies. Please keep up the good work!! Blessings always BC! ❤️😊✝️

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Betty

@bettyfeliciano7322 4 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial You are very welcome! ❤️😊✝️

@suzannef138 4 ай бұрын

Another excellent video, thank You BC

@ricklee5802official.1Rope_fan 4 ай бұрын

This case had some twists in it. Great research BC and as always a fantastic narration. I always look forward to Monday evenings with BC.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Rick, always appreciate the comments

@MultiMoo20 4 ай бұрын

Thanks BC ❤❤❤❤

@donnadunlop7853 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou. You always make Monday more bearable. 🖤🖤

@carolweeks8830 4 ай бұрын

Hi briefcase as usual I enjoyed your wonderful video. You always give such a succinct and complete information of the cases you cover. Keep up the good work.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@cindysmith6612 4 ай бұрын

Thank You ❤

@MarianneKat 4 ай бұрын

Thank for another amazing video❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@cesarincamendozaloyola4407 4 ай бұрын

Another great video of BC

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@lawshawnharrison7825 4 ай бұрын

This made my morning ❤️

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help, I hope you have a good day :)

@brittanywintch2906 Ай бұрын

You should do a collab with Dark Curiosities! They do missing people/murder stories. Another one of my very favorite channels.

@bennettcawley4630 4 ай бұрын

Good morning!

@thereisbeautyinthisworld7251 4 ай бұрын

You always present the most interesting cases. Thank you!

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@michellestultz4211 4 ай бұрын

Gee, what a horrible existence so many of our fellow humans have/had to live through. Thanks for bringing the stories of all these obscure tragedies to us, BC. As always....Boom!!!

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thank :)

@theresadimaggio7241 4 ай бұрын

Hello briefcase, love all you do 😊

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@vickyhenstridge 4 ай бұрын

Having a bad week, so logged on hoping for a post from BC. You have answered my prayers to the Gods of KZfaq. Thanks as ever x

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Hi Vicky, Every Monday at 12pm UK time, I hope your week improves

@LuisaD93 4 ай бұрын

Been listening a long time my friend and I never get tired of listening to your intro music! In fact, it seems to have a calming effect on me 😃 please don’t ever change it!

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks Luisa,I have no plans to change it

@LuisaD93 4 ай бұрын

@@BriefCaseOfficial 😃👍🏻

@bunnygarlington5149 26 күн бұрын

I have been watching your videos for a good while. I have to say, I LOVE them!! You find such detail to make the story come alive! Thanks again :)

@BriefCaseOfficial 26 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@user-cj6yw5fu4l 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou for a great story,love to tune in,you are a good story teller as well👍😊

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@tuvia4082 4 ай бұрын

Thanks BC, you're the best.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Probably not, but thankyou so much for your comment :)

@CharmaineReid-cm9dy 4 ай бұрын

Hello briefcase and fans,good night. Very interesting upload BC,and as usual I looking forward to the next video❤❤❤

@bobbianderson5055 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I really enjoyed.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@francesroberts506 4 ай бұрын

love your stories ..thank you x

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@journeysalkebulan 4 ай бұрын

It is so hard to know in a lot of these cases who committed the crimr.

@terrioestreich4007 4 ай бұрын

Excellent!!

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@annstubbs2256 4 ай бұрын

Thank you fab video

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much

@w8m4n 4 ай бұрын

Monday's upside! Nice

@joannethortan2257 4 ай бұрын

Good morning Brief Case.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Morning Joanne

@cyndiknapp4904 3 ай бұрын

Another fascinating story and always excellent quality.

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@jademorrison5482 Ай бұрын

Keep bringing the good stories as I love 💕 listening 👂 to them through your voice and also that are really good interesting when ever I get a chance I’ll find a quiet place to listen to your stories thank you 🙏 ok 👍🏻 😊 keep them coming Jade

@BriefCaseOfficial Ай бұрын

Thanks Jade :)

@katherinecollins4685 3 ай бұрын

Well researched

@BriefCaseOfficial 3 ай бұрын

Thanks

@erickag5215 4 ай бұрын

Always cool stories

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@maryouellette3181 4 ай бұрын

My husband and I watch you on TV so cannot comment unless I use my phone. We thoroughly enjoy your videos. Really interesting. Thanks for all your hard work!❤

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much

@elmin82 4 ай бұрын

Amazing video

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@maryrowe3981 4 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@richardpocock4300 4 ай бұрын

So, what happened to her after transportation? Are there any records to say whether she reunited with her children?

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

None that I could find, but I am sure there are there some in Tasmania

@barbarajolley6578 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, BC, for another interesting story. I wonder if Joseph's headaches were not symptoms of head/brain injury he sustained when he fell off the mast.

@melissapinol7279 4 ай бұрын

I knew a guy who had a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a car. His intelligence was not affected but he started displaying an explosive temper. He spent some time in intense therapy and occupational therapy, and actually he is much better now.

@cathyburkart9395 4 ай бұрын

Interesting, thanks

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bunnymad5049 4 ай бұрын

My great grandparents came from Ireland to NZ, and my grandfather was born in 1890. Sounds like Joseph had quite the significant head injury. Ha! I was born just up from the Devonport naval base. Thanks, BC. Excellent as always. xxx

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thankyou

@tamsin1969 4 ай бұрын

Wow, what a tragic case. That poor family, and the the one surviving child would have been devastated. It's unclear who may have committed the murder, but it's heartbreaking. They were certainly difficult times, particularly for the poor and uneducated. Thanks B.C. Great story as always.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Hi Tamsin, Thanks so much for your support :)

@jeanglendinning1860 4 ай бұрын

good to have a story from New Zealand,

@stephanieannmorris4625 4 ай бұрын

Hello Brief Case

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Hi Stephanie :)

@joyspettigue2855 4 ай бұрын

Great research as always,great story ,handsome couple . Joy from England.He was not guilty

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

@wildcolonialman 4 ай бұрын

Excellent.

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

Many thanks!

@Suve35967 4 ай бұрын

Always hate to hear the murder of a child. Terrible man. Cheers BC..🌹👍.

@elizabethsohler6516 4 ай бұрын

The child's murder is tragic, but a serious head injury and it's after effects can make people do things they might never have done otherwise. Don't be too quick to judge.

@Suve35967 4 ай бұрын

@@elizabethsohler6516 Taking an axe to a child, will always be judged in my eyes.

@elizabethsohler6516 4 ай бұрын

@@Suve35967 Fair point.

@shirleyredd6107 4 ай бұрын

My grandparents were from Ireland da starting working at nine when the stoped child labor he thought. They were just lazy he worked til he got turburlious And died at 62 He was a grand. Da

@BriefCaseOfficial 4 ай бұрын

So he worked virtually all his life, myst have been an amazing man