The Felonious and Wilful Murder of Edith Jeal: The Brighton Outrage By Charles James Hayward
If the historic and intriguing cells of the Old Police Museum could talk, the walls could tell of many heinous and brutal crimes. However, despite being equally wicked and sensational, some have been forgotten with time, despite being similarly high-profile and horrific.
Christiana Edmunds: The Chocolate Cream Killer
The life and crime of Christiana Edmunds and why she was known as the Chocolate Cream Killer.
The Brighton Truck Murders
The Brighton trunk murders span across two decades with three bodies being found crammed into trunks from London to Brighton.
The Murder Trial that put Eastbourne on the Map
What happens when a doctor misuses the trust that has been bestowed upon him by his patients to fulfil his selfish needs?
Henry Solomon
Brighton is now known for its fabulous seaside and fun-loving residents, but in 1844 a vicious crime shook the whole city to its core. The murder of Henry Solomon.
A Brighton Policewoman
Mary Constantine had a difficult life after losing her father during the First World War. Despite this she was determined to do well and rather than work in a factory during the Second World War she sought adventure and joined the Navy as a WREN, and then determined not to return to clerical work she joined Brighton Borough Police and within a short period of time became one of only two women sergeants in the Force. Read more about her story here.
John Heath
John Heath served as a Police Constable in Brighton from 1869 to 1894, but his story begins with his fascinating service in the US Navy, in which he was so determined to serve that even after being medically retired, he re-enlisted under a false name. Read about his story here.