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Troublemakers: Amelia Dyer

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Amelia's Crimes Go Unnoticed

Many unmarried mothers would leave their babies behind for a fee. This was the business amelia stepped into after her husband died in 18 69. She continued to do this for ten years without getting caught. In 18 96, she disposed of one baby's body by disposing it in the Thames. Police found evidence linking her to the murder including white edging tape and adver sements offering housing for babies across the country.

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