The First Ever Railway Murder That Terrified Victorian Britain

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This is the true story of the first railway murder. In 1864, the shocking crime aboard a first-class north London railway carriage shattered the Victorian belief in technological safety. Banker Thomas Briggs was brutally assaulted and thrown from the train. Join us as we investigate the international manhunt led by Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Richard Tanner to track the killer, Franz Müller, across the Atlantic to New York. Discover the crucial evidence - including a gold watch and a crumpled hat - and the controversial extradition trial that set a new legal precedent. You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]

Published 2025-12-29 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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