The Chronicles of Crime

23 - The Chronicles of Crime Vol 1

March 30, 2026·50 min·5 clips
By moonlight, Houseman watched as Eugene Aram struck Daniel Clarke repeatedly until he fell, never to be seen again.
This episode narrates the true crime stories of two historical figures: William Page, a highwayman who survived multiple near-drownings before his execution, and Eugene Aram, a scholar who murdered for financial gain and was discovered years later. It details their crimes, trials, and ultimate fates.

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A formal crime chronicle that turns luck, greed, and justice into one long warning.

The episode treats crime as a matter of record: William Page, the son of a respectable farmer, goes to London, survives two brushes with drowning, and later meets a highwayman's end.

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You want a grave crime chronicle with dates, names, and punishment in plain view.

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