Bodies in the Walls and Under The Floorboards - The Horrors of 10 Rillington Place 

People understandably focus on the evil Mister Christie. Unfortunately, they tend to overlook the police who railroaded poor Mister Evans. The botched investigation was bad enough, but cops who deliberately coerce confessions deserve the severest punishment. They are far more numerous than the odd serial killer, and almost always unaccountable

The 1970 film 10 Rilington Place is well worth watching: it has Richard Attenborough as Christie and John Hurt as Evans. The latter's role as the pathetic Evans is extraordinary and heartbreaking.

The evil he did was bad enough, but him lying to help convict an innocent man…that is a whole new layer of rotten soul. I truly hope each victim is resting in peace.🕊 *This is truly a case for all investigators to study. Real proof that everything is not always as it seems.*

I think Beryl's brother is also trying to cope with the fact he liked, and enjoyed the company of, Christie and so needs Timothy Evans to be guilty.

John was am absolutely terrifying man. Tim was reportedly mentally challenged, so an easy fall guy. This story is so tragic. It hits me every time i hear it. Poor old Tim lost everything.

The fact Christe actually admitted to the murder of Beryl, and then only retracted when Evan's mother begged him to also admit to the baby, literally seals his guilt, without taking the fact he was a prolific serial killer in to account... So i think Beryl's brother is in denial, he clearly didn't like Evans and very much liked Christie, so i think it's this fact and an understandable large amount of grief that's led to his denial at refusing to believe anyone other than Evans killed his sister, let alone Christie... Very sad and creepy story, but well told as always

Fun(nish) fact - my grandfather was arrested and held for several hours because he matched the description of Christie

I don't blame Beryl's brother for hating the man who beat his sister, but it's tragic that his dislike for Tim Evans has blinded him to the full extent of the heinous crimes of John Christie.

After 10 Rillington Place was demolished, there was a makeshift memorial, right next to the Westway flyover, which strides across the site. My aunt pointed out to me in the mid-70s, a large crucifix mounted onto the gabled end of what remained of Rillington Place. That has also gone now, but her retelling of the story really gave me the creeps at the time.

I sincerely believe Evans was innocent. Thank you for sharing this one.

This case has always fascinated me. Attenborough's depiction of him in the film was incredibly accurate by all accounts. An awesome episode, thanks Paul 👍👋👋

I think Beryl’s brother is completely in denial - it’s clear as a polar summer day Robert Evans’ confession was fake and coerced through violence and John Christie was the one who kill3d both Beryl and Geraldine - because otherwise Peter would have to admit (to himself first) he has made a terrible mistake.

I knew a guy who lived near him and he said there was always a very creepy vibe from the place: whenever you'd walk past the house, he said, you could see the curtain upstairs twitching so you knew he was watching you. Monster is a word that suits him perfectly.

Narrator is brilliant, his dress code fit's the screen. I'm aware of most of the story's he is sharing however a storyline encourages us to listen again. Highly recommend

I've heard this story before, every time it's just as heart breaking. Timothy Evans may not have been a violent person, but with the evidence presented and overlooked accompanied by The fact that a serial killer lived in the building, there is more than reasonable doubt as to his guilt.

I do believe Evans was innocent. Used as a fall guy for the real murderer! Thank you Paul for sharing this story. Blessings always! ❤️✝️

Ruth Fürst, his first victim, usually doesn’t get much mention. First time I hear some detail.

Nothing makes me happier than when I get into bed, ready to fall asleep listening to one of your videos, only to find that you've posted a new one. It'll probably take me a few goes to listen to this one all the way through though because your voice is so soothing that I'm usually asleep in 10 minutes 😂

This is one of the better tellings of the tale of one human who shoulda never been born. Well done, Sir 👏👏👏

A miscarriage of justice, and then a ridiculous justification years later, oh yeah the powers that be... another excellent episode Paul, thank you Sir!!!🙏😢⚖️🤔❣️

Every time I watch 10 rillington place, or watch videos about Christie, I get this song in my head, Frank Sinatra 'Ive got you under my sink', sorry skin.

Lord Denning argued at length against a posthumous pardon for Evans, as to do so would "Undermine confidence in the Judicial system". Denning, BTW, was a lead prosecutor at the Nurenberg Nazi war crime trials. Which seems to have broken his mind somewhat - he had an attitude of "Just Hang 'Em All ..."

Christie was so vile and remorseless of his actions, that he was prepared to see an innocent man die for his own sick desires, RIP Timothy Evans.

It beggars belief that with all the other bodies found, they only charged him with killing his wife.

"right then, Take care..." i love that.

I have only recently started watching your documentaries and have gone back and watched quite a few from before I started. I have to say that your research is excellent. Your voice keeps me on the edge of my seat as I watch the stories unfold. Partially because of the quality of your narration but also because of your ability to control the timbre and speed of your voice as needed. Thank you.

Richard Fleischer made a really great film about this case in the early 70's (called "10 Rillington Place") starring Richard Attenborough and John Hurt. It actually might be my favorite Hurt performance. He's amazing as the husband who takes the rap.

Fact... 10 Rillington place was ACTUALLY filmed in Rillington place.. Was pulled down soon after...

War time must have been heaven for serial killers. 😮

Poor Timothy. He lost everything and paid the ultimate price.. dispite being innocent.

This was a very disturbing story. Having seen the movie 10 Rillington Place which terrified me, your retelling in such a clear and unemotional voice was greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Wonderful writing and presentation. What a sad tale of injustice, misinformation and prejudice. Mentally ill and abused people need help, hopefully we continue to improve.

10 Rillington Place - the film with Richard Attenborough is a classic and chilling portrayal of the banal ordinary nature of evil. A must watch for anyone interested in the case. And a reminder of what life was like back in the 50s for the working classes. Living conditions were basic and miserable.

God bless you Mr Paul, once again you're helping me wind down from a super long week 😞,thank you so much 💓

So happy I found this channel again. 10 rillington road is still one of the most frightening and brilliantly portrayed films. I love your narrative towards horrid histories

Oh, Paul, thank you, thank you!! I’m getting ready for work at the end of a very hard week & I’m really not looking forward to it. But I just came across your newest video & now I can listen to your beautiful voice while I’m getting ready!! I can’t begin to tell you how much you’ve brightened my day!! God bless, Paul, & keep up the wonderful work!! 💜

I didn't know Beryl's brother still considered Evans the murderer of his sister and niece even after several inquiries showed a serious miscarriage of justice just because he remembers the Christie's foundly and doesn't remember his brother-in-law foundly. It really goes to show how much nostelgia can affect a person's perception even when faced with hard facts and evidence you've been blaming the wrong person for decades. He somehow made himself believe Evans had to have killed his sister and niece, even though he'd have to explain away 6 other bodies all killed before and after Evans lived there that were killed by Christie in the exact same fashion as Beryl and the baby, and disposed of in the exact same fashion as them as well; to solely blame Evans for the murder. I mean could he still blame Evans as having been a party to the murder along with Christie? Sure. But instead he decided "nope the Christie's where always nice to me so there is no reason a person that murdered people before and after my sister and niece were murdered in that exact same house would have had anything to do with her murder. It was all my shite head brother-in-law's doing Christie was on a Hiatus or something while my sister lived there!"

The police believed a man who was ‘one of them’. The idea that a fellow officer could be a killer was beyond their imagination. So serial killer got away with murder for years. And a man who was innocent of murder even if he wasn’t the best husband. As for the executioner it has been written that most executioners tend to stop believing in them later in life.

An excellent video, thank you for posting. In the 70s I lived near Rillington Place or what was left of it. The buildings had been demolished but there was still a gap in the pavement where the road would have turned into it. The garden of the daughter of the lady we bought the house from backed on to Christie's and she would often see him and his dog outside. The area has been redeveloped now but the location of No.10 is a greenspace with buildings butting up to it.

Manipulating evil people are the most fearful people of all

@3:50 Seen this pic many times in my 50 years, but never noticed the CAT 🙀 ON HIS SHOULDER until now! 😂

John hurt a quite reserved but brilliant character acting certainly his role as the unfortunate timothy evans was undermined slightly by his fame as playing on the original film as the elephant man.simply performance at its most fetching.richard Attenborough from playing his superb role here as the devious Christie showed his qualities by shifting across the board after the heroic part in the Great escape.these gentlemen proved the pinnacle of British cinema at its most diverse.

Yay!!!! Nothing better than a new Well I Never video after lunch!!! Hello from Georgia, United States

Paul, I have heard of this before but you gave so much more inf information and told it so well. I watched it twice in four hours. God bless you

Essentially a case of cop vs the disabled. An unfair and easy win. Evans may not have been a great husband, but he cared. He didn’t deserve to lose his wife, daughter, or his life. I think Beryl’s brother has a very, very biased opinion. Which is no surprise in the slightest, of course.

The fact that Christie testified at Evans trial. Makes it even worse. Christie never confessed to killing the child. I suppose he wanted to hold something over the public until the end.

What happened to Tim and his young family has always really moved me. Tim was obviously not perfect, but they were all thoroughly taken advantage of. Living through that must have felt like a nightmare for him. Christie must have been a truly manipulative and convincing, though horrible human being. To have Beryl’s brother convinced that he didn’t murder his sister, despite evidence and a confession - wow. It is perplexing to me that Ethel did not know her husband was killing people and hiding their bodies in her home. So many people picked up on the smells. How could she not know?

Timothy Evans was innocent and I believe Beryl's brother is just being vindictive and making money out of a horrendous crime.

The writing and narration are both fantastic in this episode. Outstanding work!

I have always believed that Christie did it and let Evans take the blame.

Rest in Peace, Timothy Evans, you were a victim of the British Justice and Court of Law. You were convicted of something you didn’t do. I’m so sorry this happened to you, being pardoned hasn’t entirely justified what you had been through. Rest in peace, lad.

I don't understand how people can live with dead people in the walls. It just boggles the imagination. The smell alone would be unbearable. Then you've got your fluids and what not.

One person said (with a bit of sarcasm?) that while capital punishment may not have prevented crimes, it took care of repeat offenders!

You are such a dapper gentleman and I could listen to you narrate things all day long. You could read the back of a shampoo bottle and I'd still be captivated! You're wonderful. I truly adore you😊

Another great story thank you for your unbiased view on the subject

Beryl's brother saying Christie was like an uncle to him, he can't except him killing his sister. But overlooks all the other murders he did, just takes offence that his sister was another of his victims. He'd rather blame innocent husband, he's a bit twisted himself.

Thank you for this video. 10 Rillington Place is a good movie about this case.

This story is so creepy. The film -- which was well done with amazing actors who brought their roles to life -- scared the crap out of me. That an innocent man died over this really distrurbed me. Evans was convicted and put to death simply by bias and prejudice.

Thank you so much for this episode. Of course, I grew up with this horrific story. I also have watched the film with Richard Attenborough, but you added so much more information that I knew nothing about. Your research into this case must have taken a long time. Also, growing up just down the Uxbridge Road, I know a lot of the places where he worked. Obviously, his childhood moulded the man, but that does not excuse his deeds. Thank you.

You framed this telling of the gruesome Christie brilliantly, thank you. I have watched a few crime doccies of the terrifying acts of this monster of Rillington Place but yours is most definitely top of the leaderboard!

Thank you for the upload, Paul.

These uploads have become a highlight of the week. Thank you for all these fascinating presentations.

Poor Timothy Evans! Christie was responsible for his murder, too.

I’ve seen a photo of the kitchen alcove. It’s the stuff of nightmares.

Poor Beryl. She married a horrific man and then had the misfortune of living next to a monster like Christie. She never stood a chance.

The film 10 Rillington Place was filmed on the real street and the exterior shots are of the actual house, for both the house and street were still standing, when the film was made.Shortly after the films release the street was demolished and built over.

This is the case that put me off the death penalty.

Interesting video as always! Thanks Paul and team for always bringing to light the more unknown cases 😊

70 years ago to the day, today. Spooky

Great summation of the case that covers everything... I had seen the Attenborough film but you made it much plainer for me... thanks 👍

I could listen to this gentleman talk 24/7.

You have the most perfect voice narrating these stories and I'm quite sure I'd be rather bored if it were anyone else! I'm so grateful I came across your channel. Thank you!

What a brilliant episode! Thank you so much for your work!

Great show, thanks Always really interesting And your delivery is brilliant 👍

Paul another amazing video video sensational job as always guys

Thank you for telling the tale well and with gravitas.

You research and present these very well indeed. Excellent work. ❤

A very good episode. Well done, Paul! Thank you.

Thanks again for your great video of true crime stories you make so intriguing with all of the facts.

A ghastly story told carefully with compassion and respect. Peace be with the victims and their families. 🕊️

Thank you for your hard work bringing us wonderful content Paul ❤️

Thank you for sharing this story 😢

The film 10 Rillington Place, with Richard Attenborough, is an excellent and chilling movie. Highly recommend it. No one can do creepy psychopath like Attenborough (see also 1948's Brighton Rock)!

On a side note. The difference in those run down houses and flats in Notting Hill and the way they are so expensive and posh now!!

Such a heinous and tragic case 😢

I fail to see what made Christie so irresistible and believable. He was a small weak man , his crimes were heinous and the monster blamed Timothy Evans of the murder of his wife and baby, so really Christie was responsible for killing the whole family.

Funnily enough i recently watched snd much enjoyed Tim Roths depicting Christy, the whole sorry tale was extremely sad and represented a time that will never be seen again an Samantha mortons take Ethel was riveting, but one of the saddest aspects was poor Evans blamed an hanged for a crime he didn't commit, rest in peace 😔🙏❤️

Good Day, Sir.

You always elegantly tell these dark tales

Yes....so tragic about Timothy Evans.😢

Your stuff is greatly educational.

What a wonderful video... many thanks :) Very sad though :(

Going to have to try your site as an asmr so i can sleep bcuz you are so soothing. What a gift. Thank you for these horrifying deeds spoken so eloquently.

Superb, excellent presentation and all very fascinating.

Wonderful series of crime stories. Brilliant presentation and narration. Love his accent..Music to my ears.

11 p.m. Perfect timing!

You , my friend, are very compelling and interesting story teller!!! I thoroughly enjoyed the entire video and your presence and countenance while narrating adds poignant punch to the horrors of the crimes!!!! Excellent video. look forward to seeing more!!!

Interesting, engaging and sensitively covered as always.

Great video! Thank you!🍺

I never knew about, John Christie's, rampant murder spree, 'till I saw the Richard Attenborough portrayal, of John Christie's bio-pic; '10 Rhillington Place'. After viewing this I can say, the film was pretty close, to what actually unfolded.