My mother use to say "if you misbehave, I'll send you off to Minnie Dean's farm". If we went to Minnie's, we know we won't come out alive. That was our old folktale we knew.

Ugh, dunno how anyone can kill a baby. How we treat our most vulnerable reflects our soul.

poor little babies, I have a 3 y/o grandson and i could not imagine leaving him with a stranger

How terrifying for the innocent souls. So many women like this. Many thanks Brief Case.

Poor children so sad. This was really disgusting. The children didn't get enjoy their life as a child or into adulthood. What a horrific woman she was

What's horrid is I wonder how many other "daycares" were just as negligent as Dean at the time and how no one thought to probably keep things under close watch by an agency. You can't just trust a stranger with your kid or baby, but I'm assuming due to the times some of those families had no choice and believed Dean was legitimate. Going to investigate Dean's lodgings was probably not an option for some but, I couldn't imagine myself blindly giving my kid to a care center without a lick of looking into it myself.

How could the husband be overlooked. Who dug the graves, and he comes home and it has nine children in a wee house and is not aware they are gone so soon? Babies coming and going so fast in such a small town? What a joke.

Thats probably the most macabre souvenir ever - small dead baby doll in a miniature hat box! Those poor little souls, so tiny and vulnerable - so she probably killed about 2 dozen that we know off, wonder where the rest of the bodies were disposed of?

These angel makers like this woman are the worst of the worst. The poor unwed mothers, so trusting.. It's absolutely sickening.

It was a very different time period. People like Minnie are good at compartmentalizing. She took advantage of the weak and vulnerable. Well spoken Brief Case. Again, thank you for another interesting story.

Have been watching your videos almost daily for 2-3 months now. Excellent research and storytelling! Its amazing to me that there seems to be endless material and cases to draw from. Each episode is at the least interesting, at the most fascinating!!

It’s a wonder her own daughters made it to adulthood

Chilling “no records” ... the grief and loss of these precious children and babies.. how many were there really? RIP little ones. 🙏

i genuinely appreciate the fact that this channel introduces old cases most people aren't familiar with. it's refreshing and i greatly enjoyed it.

Baby farming was such a curse in that particular period of history, the late Victorian era continuing into the early 20th century. It’s not a coincidence that Britain’s most infamous baby farmer, Amelia Dyer, was hanged less than a year after Minnie Dean. I know you’ve done a video on Mrs. Dyer as well, BC. Fortunately both these cases led to reforms in the law. What I’m curious about is why baby farming only came to attention during this period. Had it become a growing market due to stricter Victorian morality on illegitimate births? Or had it been going on forever, and was only recognized as a problem due to stricter Victorian scrutiny of social conditions? I must also echo what Denise Fulks said. While Minnie alone was undoubtedly responsible for the death of little Dorothy on that train journey, how could she possibly have been disposing of babies on this scale without her husband Charles knowing what she was up to? I’ll bet she called on him to act as gravedigger at least. How come he was never charged, as an accessory at least, with aiding and abetting. Come to that, it’s a bit suspicious in itself that he went into hog farming. Police certainly didn’t find all the babies who disappeared under Minnie’s care. Were some of them fed to the pigs, as the Hosein brothers probably did to poor Muriel McKay three quarters of a century later? But I must say Charles had rotten luck with fires. First his house burns down. Then years later he dies in a house fire. Was this the judgment of Heaven on a man who had otherwise escaped punishment for condoning and profiting from murder? Anyway it was another good choice of case, BC. New Zealand murders don’t get reported so often in British or American annals of crime, so this will be new and interesting to many, besides being unique in its way. And “Minnie Dean” is a memorable name. It’s given me an “earworm.” I keep wanting to sing “There’s an old mill by the stream, Minnie Dean...”

All those poor kids and what they must have suffered .

I couldn’t sleep, but at least I got the chance to listen in to Brief Case really early.

Good morning from Oklahoma. Urg. Crimes against children and babies are so disturbing. Now a days the parents are the ones committing these crimes. Munchausen by proxy, sex trafficking,...💔

This reminds me of the Amelia Dyer case, and I find it really concerning that the abuse of children and infants for moneys sake was apparently way more common than I thought... It also brings me back to the video of Louise Masset. The more videos you make about this topic, the more I am convinced that she was indeed innocent. I am sure that there were much more of these illegal baby farmers out there than the authorities thought...

I'm a kiwi and I've never heard this story. I think it should definitely be a part of our history education. My great grandparents came over from scotland around the same time and lived in Dunedin. They would have no doubt been keeping up with this story.

That taking out insurance thing on anybody one wanted was the basis for a lot of tragedy. Those poor babies and their mums, both trapped in terrible circumstances.

Sounds like she knew what she was going to do before she ever took in the first baby, I'm very surprised she didn't feed them to the pigs. So glad she got caught. Peace to you, BC and all the BC fam.

Thank you for the comprehensive coverage of this story. I live in Bluff and am very familiar with the places mentioned and it was strange to hear them talked about in this context. I knew about Minnie Dean of course but listening to these stories, hearing the names of towns and cities from other countries they are just that, names, but hearing about places that I know and love has a sobering effect. No place is immune to the cruelties of humankind.

Great to see a story from my home country! Funny thing is when I was born my Dutch father wanted to call me Minnie after his mother (an anglicized version of her name), and my NZ mother said no way, I'm not naming the baby after a baby MURDERER! So Minnie Dean was certainly still very well known all those years later.

The treachery of these women always amaze me. These innocent souls taken so young is a tragedy. Thank you BC for another disturbing but enlightening case. Hello to BC family. Stay safe and be thankful for you’re blessings🥰

A "lack of moral character" having babies out of wedlock? Could you just imagine if those people could briefly visit todays society. Seems having babies nowadays after marriage is unheard of anymore. Or even having babies with just one man ... people in those days would be appalled. Women like Dean were pure evil. Thank you Brief Case. You always bring us such sad but interesting events we'd never hear about if not for your hard work.

My 98 year old aunt was a midwife and delivered 3,000+ children!

The only woman to have been executed in New Zealand and likely the only ever be as capital punishment in New Zealand has been abolished

No real woman would treat children this way, she was truly despicable. Poor children, no child should ever suffer.

Interesting to see a video on my countries only known serial killer! Always wanted to know more about the case but just never had the time to do my own research! Awesome video :) Keep up the good work

Clearly, Minnie was on the police's radar for quite sometime.Why didn't they stop her sooner?

New Zealand's court: "We don't hang women, but in your case we'll make an exception."

BEST way to wake up here (715 a), a cup of hot coffee AND Brief Case. No matter what else happens today, I can enjoy the fact that my day began with all well and good

What a terrible society that made this situation. Sadly there are always people who will capitalise on others misfortune. Rest In Peace little lost souls. 🙏🏼🙏🏼💐

*OMG! What a horrific case!* I am glad justice was served for those poor innocent babies.. but selling souvenirs in the form of dolls in hatboxes was soooo distasteful! 😪 I am glad this case lead to new legislation regarding child care.. thankyou for the excellent presentation, B💼

Invercargill is my home town. This was a big story when I was a kid even though it happened long before I was born. Especially the baby in the hat box.

Oh what I would give to be in New Zealand right now 😩

Good morning Briefcase and BC family!

Good Morning from Long Island, NY.

they sold dead baby dolls outside of the courthouse? .. ew ....

Finaly getting your videos again, for a few weeks they just didnt show up in my box

Wonder exactly how many children died in this way? Bet we’d be shocked & horrified at the real figure!! Didn’t get notification of this or your last post? But checked, I’m still fully subscribed??

As the mother of 5 adopted Asian daughters I find this particularly disturbing. Poor children under her care. Evil woman. Thank you Brief Case. 💼 🤰 👩‍🍼 🚞 💰 ⚰️ 💔

I love getting snippets of vice and history from all the different places in the world at specific times.

The atmosphere built up in these videos is somewhat disturbed when KZfaq throws in an advert where Mr Beast is yelling excitedly about the Honey browser add-on

This is incredibly sad and cold . How anyone could do this to babies , children is beyond me . 😔

Oh! What a sad and lonely way for each tiny tot to die!💔 I picture them crying at 'Minnie Dean's Infanticide Institute', and there being no loving arms to comfort them. Little innocent sweeties❤️ When you mentioned a baby boy named Horace Murray, I nearly burst into tears. I could imagine a baby boy whose unmarried mother had envisioned a life for him as an adult, and had given him (at that time) a trendy, masculine name. It's a name like so many of his generation who grew up and went to war: The Cecils. The Algenons. The Reginalds. The Stanleys. The Earnests. And little Horry, who never got out of nappies (diapers). Thank you for another gripping tale, BC. If Minnie Dean wasn't already dead, I'd hunt her down and make her so. No mercy.

I will never understand how people have the nerve to take a child’s life

As soon as the child adoption service was mentioned, I could see where this was going.

Claimed her innocence to the bitter end, incredible. She probably believed she did nothing wrong.

The GUILT of giving one’s baby up for adoption AND to a MURDERER: those poor mothers/guardians in all probability, lived w/that burden for the duration of their lives. As a mother, I cannot even FATHOM the heart-ache. This docu is intriguing, yet heartbreaking, but very well done, as usual.

One wonders how her own daughters made it to adulthood. Society didn't want to acknowledge out of wedlock births and so did nothing to help these poor children, and paid no attention to baby farmers until it was far too late! Good case, BC! Thank you.

You have THE MOST CALMING VOICE! Sounds odd, but I listen to your stories to drown the world out, and I fall asleep! I mean No disrespect to You or Those you speak of. I Always go back the next day wide awake and listen. Such tragic stories, but Your voice is like a Great Symphony to me. Please consider doing calming stories for those of Us that cannot sleep! God Bless you and your loved ones! 😘😘

If I may - "O-tar-go". xxx Hubby's grandmother lived in Winton as a little girl. The laudanum death/s were considered to be possibly accidental due to there being no regulation on strength and different pharmacists meant different strengths so the baby/ies were accidentally overdosed.

If you didn't have such a soothing voice, this story would have kept me awake for days. The part with the hat box and the discovery of the bodies were really suspenseful!

Thank you for covering these very old true crimes. They are very interesting and I had not been left able to find these stories anywhere else. Again thank you for your efforts in researching and presenting these most interesting stories of true crimes. May God Bless you and your family

I'm from Invergargill - people tell their kids about Minnie Dean to scare them into behaving

Hey BC! Child killers are the lowest form of life, but killing for profit is so far beyond the pale.

Cooking Thanksgiving dinner and binge watching Brief Case! Lord I’m thankful today! My teens love your show.

I was reading comments on The Crime Reel and everyone (almost) said you had sent them. Will, you now have not just a new subscriber but a fan as well. Excellent, thank you 😊

Hi BC thanks for the upload ❤️ hope you and Brief Cat are well. Stay safe x

Cases who involve childrens, are just a💔 RIP Thank you for your great research BCase. Stay safe

All those poor little babies and children, it’s just heartbreaking. Thank you B.C, another great telling of a case most of us would never have known about if not for your fantastic channel 🙏🏼

Always loved your videos! Thanks brother! Excellent information!

How can such evil exist in this world...

It's amazing how brazen these people are. Taking out life insurance policies on babies that keep on mysteriously disappearing? And they expected to get away with it?!

Morning Y'all!! Much love and many blessings out to everyone! 💕💕 Brief Case...Thanks so much for these very well researched videos. I love the authentic visuals you find!

I already knew this case - from a couple of other true crime videos here on YT (and I’ve also heard a song an I think australian indie songwriter/singer wrote about Minnie) - and I’ve been waiting (and hoping) for your coverage....and finally it’s here. Thank you. 😍😍

This reminds me of the case of Amelia Dyer. The fact that there is a case to compare it to is heartbreaking in itself

"Souvenirs were sold outside the court...the most popular being tiny dolls in miniature hat boxes." Damn! Who the hell wants to treasure and pass down a 'souvenir' of a murdered infant? I can just imagine the arguments when granny dies. "You can have the china and the photo of Uncle George, but I want the kitchen table and the murder-baby!"

All is right with my world. A brand new posting. Thank you for another compassionate complete story

Always Love Listening To Your Story Telling.So Relaxing.💜

Wonder if she knew Georgia Tann and Amelia Dyer? They have loads in common.....monsters....Great video as always💚💚💚

Morning Briefcase and family 🤗☺️. How's your morning going 🌄?

Right on time 😊 thanks for the upload...

Thank you for giving us these stories. ❤️

Unlike Margaret , Minnie actually took care of the kids so you wouldn’t suspect that she’d do them harm but there’s been preschool teachers who abused children in their care. Minnie , I think was only in it for the money and used the public image to appear well meaning and innocent

How could anyone kill a child I don't get it!? They r so innocent & defence less... ❤️ Mumbai India 🇮🇳

I so enjoy your stories. They're touching, creepy, at times comical and scary. I lay back in my recliner, put my phone on my chest and close my eyes and get transported to the particular story.

I love this channel. Thank you for sharing.

Good Morning Brief Case.

NEVER TRUST A Stranger With Your Children, REGARDLESS How Decent And Innocent They May Appear.

Good morning! I always look forward to Mondays now :) Thank you again

Great case to review, as usual. I enjoy these historical cases and love that you select from all over the world.

Me at the beginning of the video: I wonder what that woman did. Maybe she killed her husband? BC: "She decided to start an adoption service" Me: Nnnnope.

Extremely sad story those poor innocent children 😥 💜 and that woman OMG she deserved what she got...

I grew up ten minutes away from where she lived and she was hanged in my hometown, it's great to see you covering this case

Thanks for "Brief Case." I fid them informative, covering every aspect of the case and personalities involved, as well as the historical and social issues of the time and place. A good and interesting package.

Greetings BC and friends.

Stayed up too late. Ty Brief Case for your support 😂

Good afternoon Brief Case 😊 Great case today! Thank you for all the work you do for these cases 🤗 Until next Monday ❤️

Absolutely love your true crime podcasts 😊👍💕 such amazing stories, some of which i have never heard about, keep up the fantastic work lovely ❤ xxx

I have a very unhealthy love of your voice. Thanks for vid. Xx

I’ve seen enough Brief Cases to know where this is going.

Happy new year!!! I’ve been waiting for another case video!!❤️❤️❤️

Thank you for another life story and all your hard work.

Poor innocent babies, thats just so disgusting thing to do to an defendless baby. Hope everyone is okey out there

Hi, B. C. Family! 🤗💚🌟👻👻🌺💐

Another intriguing story...poor babies. Thanks BC!

I have to comment how kind and respectful the BC community is with their comments. Very refreshing and unusual to see on YT. Kudos to the BC creator for creating a professional and informative channel.