Infanticide: The Story of the Myring Family

Infanticide, the murder of a child by his or her parent or parents. Perhaps the most heinous of crimes. But what drives an individual to commit such an act? In this episode we explore the historical case of the Myring family, a mother reports that her son has slipped in the bath but when emergency services get to the address her son and daughter are both unresponsive. They were rushed to hospital but it was too late. What really happened at number 8 Rough Heys Lane?

Resources for this episode are from The National Archives Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU

Music is Drumming in the Rain Instrumental by Chad Crouch