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Murderous Mary Brophy
News of the Times Episode 486 | 1886
In today’s episode, we journey back to 1886 Ireland, where a bitter sibling rivalry within the struggling Brophy family takes a shockingly violent turn.
The Brophys are a large, impoverished family—two older sons, two younger boys, a daughter, and 23-year-old Mary Brophy, the eldest. But it’s Mary’s turbulent relationship with her 18-year-old brother Timothy that becomes antagonistic —and ultimately, horrifying.
Their animosity isn'ta secret. The two are known to come to blows—witnessed not only by family, but by neighbors as well.
But then comes the night everything changed resulting is one of the most brutal crimes the community would ever witness.
Timothy Brophy was found with 18 stab wounds, his tongue cut out, and multiple blows from both hatchet and knife. A scene so savage, no local crime since has rivaled its sheer horror.
We delve into this chilling tale of hatred, revenge, and familial violence, a case that haunted the region for decades.
https://youtu.be/0v5BCjOFEj8
And don’t miss today’s End of Episode Further Particulars—a peculiar case where fashion nearly leads to death. But the question remains: who’s really to blame?
Hosted by Robin Coles.
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