# Ghosts: The Ghost Who Pulled the Trigger

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Podcast: [Paranormia](https://stenobird.com/podcast/paranormia-7042297)
Published: 2026-02-18T00:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/paranormia/episodes/the-ghost-who-pulled-the-trigger
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Duration seconds: 1410

## Resource

In January 1804, a man was shot dead on a dark lane in West London after residents of Hammersmith became convinced a ghost was haunting their streets. When Francis Smith fired at what he thought was the figure, he killed Thomas Millwood, a bricklayer walking home in his white work clothes. This episode retraces how fear spread through the community, leading to that moment, and follows the case into court, where it raised a bigger question… can belief ever excuse taking a life? *** If you have a story where crime and the otherworldly intertwine, something strange, unexplained or just plain haunted, get in touch at paranormia@alwaystruecrime.com . Paranormia is an Audio Always production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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