1879 Barnes Mystery Solved

Here is where you can discuss anything Victorian!

Moderator: Adminlizzieborden

Post Reply
User avatar
xyjw
Posts: 139
Joined: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:45 pm
Real Name:

1879 Barnes Mystery Solved

Post by xyjw »

I wonder if a hatchet was used? ...http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/07/05 ... z1RKtWmoLD :roll:
User avatar
twinsrwe
Posts: 4457
Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:49 pm
Gender: Female
Real Name: Judy
Location: Wisconsin

Re: 1879 Barnes Mystery Solved

Post by twinsrwe »

According to this article, an axe was used…

The evidence they found, which included an axe and a large copper tub containing fatty deposits, suggested that Mrs Thomas had been battered to death, chopped up and boiled down.

http://www.stmgrts.org.uk/archives/2008 ... _lard.html
In remembrance of my beloved son:
"Vaya Con Dios" (Spanish for: "Go with God"), by Anne Murray ( https://tinyurl.com/y8nvqqx9 )
“God has you in heaven, but I have you in my heart.” ~ TobyMac (https://tinyurl.com/rakc5nd )
User avatar
twinsrwe
Posts: 4457
Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:49 pm
Gender: Female
Real Name: Judy
Location: Wisconsin

Re: 1879 Barnes Mystery Solved

Post by twinsrwe »

She boiled the body and gave the dripping to local children to eat. :shock:

YUCK!!! Does this remind you of Ed Gein?
In remembrance of my beloved son:
"Vaya Con Dios" (Spanish for: "Go with God"), by Anne Murray ( https://tinyurl.com/y8nvqqx9 )
“God has you in heaven, but I have you in my heart.” ~ TobyMac (https://tinyurl.com/rakc5nd )
User avatar
twinsrwe
Posts: 4457
Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:49 pm
Gender: Female
Real Name: Judy
Location: Wisconsin

Re: 1879 Barnes Mystery Solved

Post by twinsrwe »

Here are pictures of Julia Thomas and Kate Webster.

Look at Kate Webster's eyes - are they evil, or what?
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
In remembrance of my beloved son:
"Vaya Con Dios" (Spanish for: "Go with God"), by Anne Murray ( https://tinyurl.com/y8nvqqx9 )
“God has you in heaven, but I have you in my heart.” ~ TobyMac (https://tinyurl.com/rakc5nd )
User avatar
xyjw
Posts: 139
Joined: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:45 pm
Real Name:

Re: 1879 Barnes Mystery Solved

Post by xyjw »

Yes, Kate's eyes are piercing and rather evil. Thanks for finding the other articles and pictures Judy! I guess Kate was convicted on some very strong circumstantial evidence, but the case was not officially closed until now? I love shows hosted by David Attenborough, maybe they will do one about this case and the discovery of the skull. One can always hope....
User avatar
xyjw
Posts: 139
Joined: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:45 pm
Real Name:

Re: 1879 Barnes Mystery Solved

Post by xyjw »

Yes, it does remind me of Ed Gein and I do not believe she was being a humanitarian by feeding those children. I think she got a secret thrill out of it!
User avatar
twinsrwe
Posts: 4457
Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:49 pm
Gender: Female
Real Name: Judy
Location: Wisconsin

Re: 1879 Barnes Mystery Solved

Post by twinsrwe »

You're welcome, for the link and pictures, xyjw.

It is my understanding that Kate Webster was convicted and sentenced to execution by hanging, and on the day of her execution she confessed to murdering Julia Thomas. Apparently, the mystery of this case was Julia’s missing head. With her head being found and identified, the case can now be officially closed.

I'm with you; I don't believe she was being a humanitarian by feeding those children drippings, either! That was just nasty! :shaking:
In remembrance of my beloved son:
"Vaya Con Dios" (Spanish for: "Go with God"), by Anne Murray ( https://tinyurl.com/y8nvqqx9 )
“God has you in heaven, but I have you in my heart.” ~ TobyMac (https://tinyurl.com/rakc5nd )
patsy
Posts: 339
Joined: Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:02 pm
Gender: Female
Real Name: Pat
Location: IL

Re: 1879 Barnes Mystery Solved

Post by patsy »

In the link of the opening post it was said that they identified her with the use of census records and radiocarbon testing. It was probably her but I don't see that it would be proof for sure.

She does have an evil look. EEEEK

Thanks for finding the pictures. I had heard of this case before but had not seen what she looked like. She even has a facebook now. Haha
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kate-Web ... 3879496813
User avatar
twinsrwe
Posts: 4457
Joined: Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:49 pm
Gender: Female
Real Name: Judy
Location: Wisconsin

Re: 1879 Barnes Mystery Solved

Post by twinsrwe »

Your welcome for the pictures, patsy.

WOW, on facebook, huh? Well, I'll be darned! :lol:
In remembrance of my beloved son:
"Vaya Con Dios" (Spanish for: "Go with God"), by Anne Murray ( https://tinyurl.com/y8nvqqx9 )
“God has you in heaven, but I have you in my heart.” ~ TobyMac (https://tinyurl.com/rakc5nd )
User avatar
xyjw
Posts: 139
Joined: Tue Nov 18, 2008 10:45 pm
Real Name:

Re: 1879 Barnes Mystery Solved

Post by xyjw »

Last weekend I was watching Deadly Women on Investigation Discovery and The Barnes Mystery ( Kate Webster ) was in the episode. It is Season five of the Deadly Women series. I can't find when it is going to air again, but it was pretty good. When I was searching the site I also found an episode about Road House.

http://wn.com/Deadly_Women

This was the segment on Deadly Women, it is about 14 minutes.
Post Reply