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The Best Episodes of The Victorian Murder Files

Every episode of The Victorian Murder Files ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Victorian Murder Files!

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Experts examine some of the Victorian era's most extraordinary and gruesome killings, exploring their similarities with those in today's news headlines.

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    The Victorian Murder Files Season 1 Episode 6 - The Richmond Murderess
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #1 - The Richmond Murderess

    S1:E6

    The discovery of a woman's brutalised body in the Thames causes public panic and takes the police on a twisting case of mistaken identity.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Victorian Murder Files Season 1 Episode 3 - The Babies in the Thames
    7.6/10(6 votes)

    #2 - The Babies in the Thames

    S1:E3

    A case delving into the exploitative world of baby-farming reveals a terrifying psychopath hiding behind the mask of a caring adoptive mother.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Victorian Murder Files Season 1 Episode 1 - The Glasgow Poisoning
    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #3 - The Glasgow Poisoning

    S1:E1

    When police discover a young man's body in a Glasgow bedsit, their investigation reveals he died by arsenic poisoning. Was it murder or suicide?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Victorian Murder Files Season 1 Episode 5 - The Lambeth Serial Killer
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #4 - The Lambeth Serial Killer

    S1:E5

    Two young women are poisoned by a mysterious man called Fred. Can the police track down this man in time to stop him killing again.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Victorian Murder Files Season 1 Episode 4 - The Bermondsey Horror
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #5 - The Bermondsey Horror

    S1:E4

    A body is found under a kitchen floor, and the homeowners are on the run. After their arrest they have different stories about how the victim died.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Victorian Murder Files Season 1 Episode 2 - The Whitechapel Tragedy
    6.2/10(7 votes)

    #6 - The Whitechapel Tragedy

    S1:E2

    When a woman's head is found in a package, police must identity and the story of her life. The case reveals bigamy, betrayal and brutal murder.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Richmond Murderess" is the best rated episode of "The Victorian Murder Files". It scored 7.8/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/17/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Babies in the Thames".