33: The Manchester Cab Mystery

On the 26th February 1889, 50 year old John Fletcher travelled into Manchester City Centre to attend a mill sale at the Mitre Hotel. He was later seen getting into a hansom cab with a younger gentleman. They did not reach their destination however as when the cabman looked into the back of the cab John Fletcher was unconscious and his friend was nowhere to be seen. This mystery gained national attention and well respected police inspector Jerome Caminada was put onto the case. What really happened to John Fletcher?  Important information provided by:  The Real Sherlock Holmes: The Hidden Story of Jerome Caminada By Angela Buckley. Published by Pen and Sword Books, 2014.   http://www.criminalhistorian.com/detective-caminada-and-the-manchester-cab-mystery/ http://victorian-supersleuth.com/the-manchester-cab-mystery/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Caminada https://www.lancashirelife.co.uk/out-about/jerome-caminada-manchester-s-real-life-sherlock-holmes-1-3597313 https://www.findmypast.co.uk/ Music by: www.dl-sounds.com (http://www.dl-sounds.com/) Follow us on social media: Twitter- @theunseenpod Facebook- The Unseen Podcast