Historical True Crime

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Step into the shadows of the past with "Historical True Crime," the podcast that takes you on a gripping journey through some of history's most captivating and chilling criminal stories. Each episode is a meticulously researched exploration into the depths of history, where true crime meets the intriguing backdrop of different eras. From legendary criminals and unsolved mysteries to the groundbreaking investigations that shaped the course of justice, our narratives paint a vivid picture of the darker side of humanity throughout time.
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Bridget Cleary: The Changeling Murder
Episode 159
Sunday, 23 November, 2025

A young woman in rural Tipperary falls suddenly ill in 1895—and within days, fear, folklore, and family pressure spiral into one of Ireland’s most disturbing murder cases. This episode unravels the death of Bridget Cleary, the beliefs that shaped it, and the legacy she never asked for.Source Materials Bourke, Angela. The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story. Penguin, 2000.The Tipperary Witch Case (1895 court and newspaper reporting).McGrath, Thomas. “Fairy Faith and Changelings: The Burning of Bridget Cleary in 1895.” Ruxton, Dean. “The Story of the Last ‘Witch’ Burned Alive in Ireland.” The Irish Times, 2016.“The Charred Remains of Bridget Cleary Were Found in a Bog…” History Collection.“The Murder of Bridget Cleary: Ireland’s Last Witch and the Fire of Superstition.” Secret Ireland.National Archives of Ireland images and records related to the Cleary case.