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No-one wants to help while these kids and unwed mothers are alive but act appalled when bad things happen to these hopeless people

For me part of the saddest part of this terrible story is the fact the mothers would not come forward due to "shame" and that those two little bunnies were never identified.

Although her conditions were horrible, she didn’t have to kill 3 innocent children. If she thought she couldn’t handle so many babies, then don’t take them in. When it comes to children, they didn’t ask to be born and they had no voice in this matter. You NEVER hurt children. EVER!!! Thank you for another story Happy Holidays 🎄🎁to you and your family

Those poor little babies. I’m sure this was going on all over the world. Makes you wonder how many more unfortunate little souls are out there.

A lot of people may think cruelty to children is something new but it has been in the human population forever

I can’t imagine the horrors that went on at these “baby farms” It makes one wonder if this might still be happening somewhere in the world. Poverty is a killer .

I think many people don't realize or understand that it was a very, very different world back in the 1800s, even the late 1800s and into the early 1900s. I'm old enough that my grandparents, who I spent much time with when I was a child, were born in the very late 1890s and first few years of the 1900s. First, there was basically no such thing as psychiatric help. There was the insane asylum, and prison, and that's about it. Back in those days, if you were mentally unstable, you dealt with it or you were put in prison or the asylum. Period. Second, life back then was not that far removed from a much more brutal way of life in general. One generation, maybe two, from people living in a constant state of warfare, especially in Europe where from the late 1700s well thru the early part of Victoria's reign. Life was very harsh for all except the wealthy and privileged. And the woman in this story certainly would have grown up in conditions that were much harsher overall than what we live with today, even if she was from a well to do family. I in no way condone her actions, murdering children for profit means an eternity burning in hell, which is no doubt where her soul now resides. But when you think of life in that time period, realize it was harder, harsher, more severe in almost every way than it is today.

“Conducting herself in a very unworthy manner” .. I’m so gonna start using this

Baby farming was a product of the times. Some perpetrators committed heinous crimes against babies, but the state was not that all that interested, until an obvious crime had been committed.

What I always deduce from stories like this is that society punishes and shames women for "indiscretions" (aka having babies out of wedlock) and forces them to give up said children to "redeem" themselves somewhat (they're STILL marked with a scarlet letter, however), and only care about the children once they've been murdered! It's easy to see that the women who killed these children were also influenced by society's idea that bastard children or the children of the poor were of lesser value and thus it was more easy to justify killing them. Had these societal expectations not been so foul and rigid, I think many people's lives would have been lived very differently and in a much better, happier way.

Good morning from NJ, USA. I knew going in (well as soon as the subject of baby-minders came up) this was going to be a sad one. Still, I settled in with my breakfast coffee and thoroughly enjoyed a listen. Thank you for another super episode and all the work that goes into it. Wishing you a very happy Christmas and many more breakfasts together in the New Year!

Very sad story, and one of the saddest parts is that the hangman committed suicide because his wife threatened to leave him if he hanged Frances! Tragic.

I think your discussing the suicide of the executioner really shines light on a whole other side of crime and punishment that is generally ignored. I’m sure there were and are many executioners who were psychopaths or extremely callus. However many were also humane individuals who intended to carry out their duties in a way to cause minimal suffering to the condemned. It seems next to impossible for them not to be psychologically affected by carrying out the process of doing away with someone deemed too deviant to live among us (sometimes justifiably so, and sometimes not). Sadly this proved too much for Mr. Jones. I believe this case merited capital punishment because she committing the most heinous crimes against the most helpless and innocent, yet it seems like by insisting on this one more person’s life was destroyed by the unfolding of this case.

Always a good watch when it starts with "Sit back, as we go to Australia". Being that we started as a nation of convicts, I'm not surprised. It's just a bit of our history told by an awesome story teller!.

Love hearing "...and sit back as we go..." Sadly children have always been treated poorly throughout the ages, and even still, due to their inability to protect themselves. A situation made worse by poverty, judging single mothers harshly and lack of community support.

Every murder is horrible, but that of a baby is unimaginable. To think of looking at that little trusting face and killing the child is the definition of cold-blooded evil.

I can not imagine how people can hurt a child. Poor babies, tragically sad. Brilliant work Brief Case! Thank you

Starting from the strange episode with the soldier in her early youth, Frances sounds to have been a social outlier....and in situation where she had nowhere to turn, and little conscience, it was never going to turn out well. Extraordinary story about the hangman! You certainly find some imteresting cases!.

Thank you for this sad story. I have not heard of this “baby Farmer”. I hope her Public letter helped detoured others from this deadly field of work. Precious children lost. Thank you.

Im early lol, Hi all hope you're having a great Monday. Thank you brief case for my Monday treat. :) 😀

Times don’t change in a lot of ways this is sadly a crime happening far too much around the world RIP to all the poor babies and children so so sad

Merry Christmas Everyone.

Really interesting video BC - Such a sad and disturbing case

I tend to try and understand how life's terrible circumstances press people to doing things that would normally not be acceptable, but as far as babies are concerned, I draw a line. She got what she deserved.

Those poor children involved in horrendous "baby farm" operations.. So sad.. Whilst poverty can drive people to the extremes, there's no excuse for infanticide. Frances killed those babies in cold blood.. 😪 Brilliantly researched and presented, Brief💼 - thank you!

Great story as always, BC. Lots of heartache in this one. I want to understand her situation as dire, but at the end of the day, she chose murder over any other option. Sad. That aside, I want to wish you & yours a very Merry Christmas!!

Good MORNING Briefcase 💼🥰 and crime family ☺️. Have a great day!

Wow, I grew up in Melbourne but had never heard this story before. Thank you for a fascinating 15 minutes. Hope you have a safe and happy new year!

I absolutely love when a new video gets uploaded as soon as I get off of work. There's nothing better than coming home and listening to a brand new Brief Case! Thanks for all the work you put into these vids.

Good morning Brief Case.

Thank you so much for another clearly narrated story. Even when they are as horrible as this one, I always enjoy them.

That's sad. The combination of no regulations and social stigma created these tragedies

HELLO BC! Just celebrated my younger autistic brother's 31st birthday yesterday and family friend's daughter's 9th wedding anniversary too. Will be going for my booster shot this coming Thursday afternoon and it's making me nervous! Pray for me and this case is another interesting to listen to for this holiday season.

I wonder what her life would have been like had she stayed in London with her family. Very sad story of a life of desperation after have come from a comfortable childhood when she waa raised. Thanks for the interesting upload BC.

Another Monday, another historic baby farmer from somewhere in the world. Those cases are always so sad and come about as a result of the times they were living in and unique circumstances but non the less awful, poor babies. Hope you have a Merry Xmas BC and thanks for all you do, love Jessie x

The amount of babies that were generated (by no birth-control methods, and if any, by shaming birth-control methods) and then killed (by succumbing to the pressure of others) is just overwhelming. This channel has exposed so many of these cases, how many more go unknown? I am always appalled when people are against birth-control methods. Uh, better prevent pregnancies than expose the babies to miserable lives or miserable deaths!

Well done BC, these baby cases are always so sad, human's never surprise me, the whole world is messed up, scary. My wish for everyone is a safe holiday season and a wonderous new year. Thank you BC. ⛄🇨🇦🍁🐘🤗🥂🍾

It's hard for me as an Australian to appreciate the levels of poverty and bigotry esperienced back then in my own country. Today we get the baby bonus, unmarried mothers raise their kids with a sense of pride that they're doing it on their own. Even the homeless are guaranteed food and an income and health care, from the cradle to the grave. As appalled as I am at her actions, could this be a case that, due to a timely accident of birth (we were born on the same date just over 100 years apart):There, but for the grace of God, go I?

Oh hey... so excited for you and your amazing voice to help me go back to sleep and the rewatch your Monday amazingness when I wake up .. (holiday break style)

I’ve heard this story before, but your coverage contains much more detail. Thanks for your interesting channel and best of luck in the new year!

Merry Christmas, BC...and thank you for all the great content....you've made this year so much more interesting!! I wish you the best!

Such a tragic tale for all. Thank you for another BC. Happy Christmas 🎄

Great video man thanks for the upload!! Just got out the hospital from getting surgery glad gots brief case to chill and watch. Keep it up buddy! 🌟

Many thanks as always B.C. Happy holidays to you and yours 😊😊😊😊😊

Poor Thomas! You did a great job of painting the background, and showing us that in those times, adults and babies were victims to poverty and struggled to survive.

Thank you BC. Your shows are always of the utmost quality. I very much appreciate your work. Happy Holidays & stay safe. 🌺

Thanks, BC. I always enjoy watching your videos. This case, however, made me sad to hear it. Those poor babies. I will never understand hurting or killing babies. It is terrifying to even think about it. Another great job, BC.

Thank you for the entertainment with all the uploads you've made this year and I hope you have the merriest of Christmases.

So glad your subs are steadily climbing! Great as always. Merry Christmas from Delaware US

Definitely know what I'm listening on this cold winter morning.. Thank you!!! Made my day better 😁

Thank you for the Curiosity Stream! I joined and look forward to it, starting with your “Trudy Adams” mystery you suggested. Enjoy your work, and this is the first time I have signed up for something thru a channel I watch. Thanks again!

Good morning BC Always look forward to your Monday morning case.

Good Morning BC, Thank you for another great old story! I appreciate your research about the older forgotten cases! 🥰 ☮️ 🐝safe !

Thanks as always for a wonderful video.

Well done once again Such a tragic loss of innocent children

Good morning, BC! Keeping compa.y with you and the Briefies while I finish my grand son's quilt. Lovely Monday morning.

Merry Christmas BC, another year listening to your great stories, thank you.

What happened to Frances is terrible. I feel really bad for her. All the men she thought she could depend on left her. She could've worked at a factory, but then she wouldn't have anyone to look after her daughter. This is a lesson for all women - don't have babies with a man you can't depend on and don't have children if you can't financially support them. Today there are more options. Times were so much tougher out there for single women and still are. Don't be fooled by some man claiming to be something he isn't. Focus your time on your education and less on what a man can do for you. 9 times out of 10 it's just a smokescreen for disappointment.

Thankyou for all your hard work, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

All of your videos are amazing! I loved it! Merry Christmas 🎄

Yay! A new upload. Happy Monday to me. Thank you so much.

It's hard enough now to find childcare -- it must have been worse for a Victorian single mother. Even if a kind employer offered to let a servant's child stay, she might worry what she was exposing her own family to. No wonder baby farming seemed like a solution.

I've spent so much time looking for good documentaries (because I'm a nerd) and I was never really satisfied with the content YT or Netflix offer in this genre. Thank you for the recommendation, Curiosity Stream is something I will definitely check out!

You always slap a lil history and true crime that's what makes your channel one of the best I was reading true crime even back in the seventies now here come you tube internet I'm just all in it in them days it was just books which I loved too I did me a lot of partying but dam sure I made time to read the true crime books back in the day

These instances were so horrific. If only there had not been such social stigmas against illegitimate births. A person would think that if a teen mother went to her mother, and was encouraged to keep the baby; this practice might not have been so prevalent. Isn't that what you would say to yours?!

Very sad story. Thank you and have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday season.

I will absolutely be checking out that Curiosity Stream...right after I watch this! 😉 thank you

Excellent Job as Always My Dear Sir

I always look forward to Monday because of you BC. I listen to you while I get ready for work. :)

This upload is just what I needed to get my day started. Happy Monday, everyone!! 💜💜

Thank You for putting out all these Great videos. MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Thanks for the video!!!!

Always interesting. Thank you💕🇺🇲

I , as a mother, couldn’t imagine what desperation would drive someone to turn their children over to someone in these circumstances. I’m truly blessed. Thank you again Mr. Briefcase. I’m just now seeing this one. Always told impeccably ❤

I have decided that since I cannot escape Brief Case that I may as well subscribe. Imagine my surprise that did not bring more crime suggestions from youtube, but classical music instead. Happy Christmas!

Hello Briefcase and everyone. I've been sick so couldn't stay up to watch last night. I've never heard about this case very interesting. And Merry Christmas.

Excited for a story from my home town !

Love your channel. Merry Christmas from NZ

Another fantastic case. It's amazing how you can get so much info from such a long time ago. Thank you so much..I'm definitely addicted. Lol!

Good morning and always my favorite way to start Mondays. I'm very early this morning. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season and Merry Christmas to all your subscribers.

Great case BC from here down under never heard of this one Have a very merry Christmas 🎄 and thank you for all your hard work you put in I am sure I can say this on behalf of everyone we truly appreciate you and your time you put in for us enjoy the holidays

Very interesting video! I had heard of this type of situation occurring in the UK and the US (it probably happened around the world and maybe still does). But I had never heard of this particular woman. It’s fascinating to me how much sympathy Frances seems to have gotten from a variety of sources. Thanks for covering her story!

Thank you, BC as always an excellent video, Merry Christmas to you and yours. God bless you, may 2022 bring a wonderful New Year, to you!

Just on time B.C.😁 came from work and will do nothing but listen to stories.Great very curious ,love your stories .Thank you so much for always entertaining us❤🖤🙋‍♀️‼‼

Good afternoon Brief case.And merry Xmas. 🎄🎄🎄tomorrow.👍👍👍for your great video.

What a sad story. How hopeless these people must have felt in these times. The shame of living life the best they know how. Rest in peace Mimi

Thanks for sharing merry Christmas and a happy new year 🍻

Merry Christmas BC! Thanks for another great video. 🎄

Another job well done. I have watched every video u have made so far. Here and Unfortunate ends ....and also forgotten lives lol. I'm a super fan at this point. Lol

I can remember gawking at her grinning skull and death mask, on display at the Old Melbourne Gaol, in the early seventies when I was a kid. Never did a building instill such a sense of gloom in a boy, believe me. The skulls of Ned Kelly and Frederick Deeming - the latter sawn into halves - were also displayed, and the source of many a nightmare, I expect.

Baby bones are the last thing you expect to find while landscaping your garden! 😱🤯 Not even remotely prepared for such a discovery. That has to he PTSD inducing. 😫

There were a Danish woman like that as well. She was called the angel maker. Her name was Dagmar Overby and it is believed that she have killed between 9 an d 25 children. She admitted 16 murders and was arrested in 1920

good video and happy christmas to you and the family

Happy Holidays CR! Top story as per usual.

Your research and compassion combine to produce a vivid dramatic portrait of the crime; this is enhanced by your wonderful accent (I’m from the USA 😎)! Morality plays… thank you so much for giving us a taste of life and times gone by.

what a wonderfully tragic insight , thanks for sharing

You do a fantastic job. Very well done. Thank you.

Merry Christmas Brief Case

NO WAY!! I literally just said not even a week ago that I am going to go ahead and get Curiosity Stream.. Now YOU have them as a sponsor.. Yep, that's a sign!! ❤️❤️I'M USING YOUR CODE!!❤️Love my BC!! Stay safe out there and thank you for another great video...