Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In 1881, obsessed fantasist Percy Lefroy Mapleton killed Frederick Gold aboard the Brighton Express, desperate for money to impress a famous actress. This documentary delves into the life of the killer, the shocking details of the Victorian crime, and the subsequent, bungled manhunt by Scotland Yard that captivated the nation and launched the era of the police sketches.
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In 1881, obsessed fantasist Percy Lefroy Mapleton killed Frederick Gold aboard the Brighton Express, desperate for money to impress a famous actress. This documentary delves into the life of the killer, the shocking details of the Victorian crime, and the subsequent, bungled manhunt by Scotland Yard that captivated the nation and launched the era of the police sketches.
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