Murder Casebook

Scope and Content

Insane killers Ronald True and Reginald Buckfield. Ronald True murdered Olive Young in 1922. In May True was convicted of murder and sentenced to death, four medical experts certified him insane, Home Secretary reprieved him and he was sent to Broadmoor.

Access Information

Original available for consultation by appointment. Please note that these records contain sensitive and graphic information and photographs about crimes. Articles concerning UK-based cases and notable international cases have been highlighted in some of the descriptions in this catalogue.