Master Detective

Scope and Content

Emily Shears killed her violent, abusive husband in Bournemouth in November 1934. She pleaded self-defence, he was chasing her, threatening to kill her and she threw a brick at him. Manslaughter verdict with a 12 month sentence.

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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.