Diabolical Deed

In this episode, called “Diabolical Deed”, 4-month-old William John Davies was removed from his cradle in his home in St. Ives, Cornwall. He was then bathed and his head decapitated from his body, it being discovered by a child alight in the fire. His killer was thought to be a neighbour, 13-year-old Thomas Paynter Polmeor. Lady Justice is a true crime podcast; therefore deals with incidents of violence, disturbing imagery and explicit content. Listener discretion is advised. The Lady Justice Podcast wishes to offer their deepest condolences to the victim's families and offers thanks to those who work in the emergency services. Social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter Email - chantelle@ladyjusticetruecrime.com Patreon: Crimecon UK: This year Crimecon UK is in partnership with CBS Reality, the expert led true crime TV channel; so the lineup is outstanding - We will be in Glasgow on September 10th 2022 for a one day only event. Tickets are limited and on sale now, for £125, refreshment breaks including a buffet lunch with the true crime community. Next year the show in London will be back on the weekend of June 10th and 11th, 2023. Tickets will be on sale soon! For more info or to buy a ticket for Glasgow (go on!!) go to (10% DISCOUNT FOR BOTH EVENTS WITH CODE LADY) Small Act of Kindness: Call on someone from the older generation, just to say hello and remind them they are loved. Sources: 1881 Census 1901 Census 1911 Census UK Calendar of Prisoners England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index

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Diabolical Deed is an episode from Lady Justice True Crime by Lady Justice Podcast.

This episode is 51:09 long.

This episode was published on Jun 21, 2022.

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