
Walsoken
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Sep 7, 2026
102 | Murder in a Country Lane: The 1912 True Crime Case of Minnie Morris
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5:00Prash GanendranHOST
When he realised that she was cold and wasn't breathing, he covered her with a sack and ran for help.
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5:08Prash GanendranHOST
Police Constable Frank Taylor arrived at the scene and arranged for the body to be taken to the Bell Inn at Old Walsoken.
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5:16Prash GanendranHOST
When the handkerchief was removed from the woman's neck, a dark ligature mark was clearly visible.
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5:22Prash GanendranHOST
The handkerchief had been tied with a reef knot, a type of knot commonly associated with sailors.
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11:26Prash GanendranHOST
When asked if he had anything to say before sentence was passed, he remained silent and observers noticed that he looked unconcerned.
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11:36Prash GanendranHOST
He was executed at Norwich Jail on 5th November 1912 by Thomas Pierpoint, assisted by George Brown.
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11:45Prash GanendranHOST
Minnie Morris was buried in Walsoken Cemetery.
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11:49Prash GanendranHOST
Around 300 people from the surrounding villages attended her funeral, as well as her boyfriend from London.