Amelia Dyer: The Victorian Baby Farmer Who Shocked Britain

Amelia Dyer was one of Victorian Britain’s most notorious baby farmers and is often described as one of Britain’s most infamous female serial killers… In this Victorian true crime documentary, we explore the true story behind the Amelia Dyer case, from her unusual life and the dark world of Victorian baby farming to the investigation, Old Bailey trial and her time in prisons and asylums... If you enjoy Victorian true crime, forgotten stories and dark history documentaries, subscribe to Tales From Our Dark Past for more eerie tales from around the UK and beyond. ⏱ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction & Victorian Britain 04:08 Victorian Baby Farms 06:13 Amelia Dyer Early Life 08:42 Ellen Dane 10:09 Amelia Dyer’s Grim Career 15:47 Amelia Dyer’s Married Life 18:08 Doctor’s Suspicions 20:31 Cruelty & Chaos 24:06 The Governess 26:04 Jane Granny Smith 28:29 Evelina Marmon 31:53 Amelia Dyer’s Dark Deeds 34:18 The Investigation 39:34 The Trial 45:16 Was It Polly? Thank you for watching