An Irish Assassin Story

An Irish Assassin Story
News of the Times Episode 289 | 1837
1837 County Carlow, Ireland, and Wiilliam McGrath has returned to his home town where he sees his brother, now successfully running their now deceased father’s business.  William is filled with anger and resentment.
Staying at his friend’s house, he offers his friend and the father £100 to act as assassins and get rid of his brother, thereby leaving the extensive business and property in the hands of William.
This unique type of case brought in over 2000 visitors in torrential rains to watch the botched hanging.
We take a look at the background, the crime and the capture of the Irish assassins in today’s episode of Wicked Wednesdays.
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