{"podcast":{"title":"Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast","slug":"foul-play-a-historical-true-crime-podcast-51278","podcast_index_feed_id":51278,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/4cf5f57c-0bea-454e-8dc3-f263c362d278","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/foulplay","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/2/16/21/cbfd1140-ea5b-4393-97e9-8f2f9ac2f953_00-main-artwork-original.jpg","author":"Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins","episode_count":315,"summary":"Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. Foul Play is a historical true crime podcast that investigates the most chilling murder cases from the 1800s and early 1900s across the United States and the United Kingdom. Hosted by investigative crime journalists Shane Waters — who pioneered crime podcasting in 2008 — and Wendy Cee, each season unravels one complete criminal case through original research, court records, and primary source material. This isn't sensationalized true crime. Every season of Foul Play puts victims first — their names, their stories, their humanity — before examining how murder investigations unfolded in an era before modern forensics, when justice was far from guaranteed. From Victorian poisoners in London to Gilded Age killers in America, Foul Play brings historical true crime to life with cinematic storytelling and relentless accuracy. Every fact is verified. Every claim is sourced. Every story is told with the gravity it deserves. New seasons of this historical true crime podcast release throughout the year, with episodes dropping weekly on Tuesdays. Hello, friend. Welcome to Foul Play.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/foul-play-a-historical-true-crime-podcast-51278"},"episode":{"title":"Wiltshire: The 1860 Road Hill House Murder","slug":"wiltshire-the-1860-road-hill-house-murder","published_at":"2026-01-13T10:00:19+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/foul-play-a-historical-true-crime-podcast-51278/wiltshire-the-1860-road-hill-house-murder","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/foul-play-a-historical-true-crime-podcast-51278","url":"http://mythsandmalice.com","audio_url":"https://audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/2dfa5335-360e-47cb-b28d-55ca74852bff/stream.mp3","summary":"A quiet Wiltshire town became infamously known as the site of the 1860 Road Hill House murder, a case that shattered Victorian complacency and intrigued the nation. Season 37 of Foul Play opens with the harrowing murder at Road Hill House, delving into one of Victorian England's most brutal and mystifying family tragedies. At the heart of this mystery was the Kent family, generally respected, yet living amid turmoil and secrets. Three-year-old Saville Kent, innocent and unaware, was ripped from life and left to be discovered in a location that spoke volumes of the crime's heinous nature. This case forced the integration of scientific methods into detective work, heralding a new era in criminal investigations. The public and press clamored for justice or sensationalism, spurring investigators to reconsider their techniques. Over the course of the series, we dissect the unfolding investigation led by Scotland Yard's finest, unravel potential motives, and identify suspects. In this premiere episode, the details of the morning after the crime unfold, with the household thrown into chaos, and the rippling effects on their community. The Victorian age was one of progression shadowed by crime, and this episode lays bare the stark reality behind the era's respectable facade. Witness accounts, forensic developments, and intricate narrative weaves reveal a complex tapestry of familial betrayal. Discover the echo of justice and its reflection in modern times. Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypod Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing…","meta_description":"A quiet Wiltshire town became infamously known as the site of the 1860 Road Hill House murder, a case that shattered Victorian complacency and intrigued t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2137,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/foul-play-a-historical-true-crime-podcast-51278/episodes/wiltshire-the-1860-road-hill-house-murder/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/foul-play-a-historical-true-crime-podcast-51278/wiltshire-the-1860-road-hill-house-murder.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}