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Criminal Records

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Phyllis

Phyllis Report 3 Nov 2009 23:42

Can anyone advise how to find details of criminal records? It looks like I have two crimes in the family - a possible murder in the early 1900s and something more trivial in the 1960s. I was wondering if I might be able to find newspaper archives somewhere or if there are accesible records on convictions? All pointers appreciated. Thanks,

Richard in Perth

Richard in Perth Report 4 Nov 2009 00:47

If the murder trial was heard at the Old Bailey you should find it here: http://www.oldbaileyonline.org/

If the crimes were rported nationally you might find them in the Times Digital Archives: http://archive.timesonline.co.uk/tol/archive/

SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 4 Nov 2009 01:24

Otherwise, I would think a local newspaper might have carried an account.


Contact your local library ... especially if you can narrow the time period down.



sylvia

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Phyllis

Phyllis Report 4 Nov 2009 17:49

Many thanks for your replies. I've got a few possibilities to follow up now. Sadly I know more about the crimes and names than I do dates but hopefully I'll find something. Thanks.