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Brighton Trunk Murders: Timeline

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Brighton Trunk Murders: Timeline

10th May 1927 - Trunk containing the body of a dismembered woman found at Charing Cross Railway Station

23rd May 1927 - John Robinson charged with murder

12th August 1927 - Robinson hanged at Pentonville Prison

17th June 1934 - Trunk containing arms and a torso found at Brighton Railway Station

18th June 1934 - Trunk containing two limbs found at Kings Cross Railway Station

15th July 1934 - Violet Kaye’s body found at Mancini’s lodgings 52 Kemp Street, Brighton

17th July 1934 - Mancini charged with the murder of Violet Kaye

10th December 1934 - Mancini’s trial begins at Lewes Assizes

14th December 1934 - Mancini found not guilty

1976 - Mancini publicly confessed to Kaye’s murder