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True crime author Stella Budrikis discusses Perth's infamous "baby farm" tragedy, and shares her tips for bringing history to life.

True crime author Stella Budrikis discusses Perth's infamous "baby farm" tragedy, and shares her tips for bringing history to life.

Stella Budrikis: The Edward Street Baby Farm

In 1907, Alice Mitchell was arrested for the murder of five-month-old Ethel Booth. During the inquest and subsequent trial, the general public was horrified to learn that at least 37 infants had died in Mitchell's care in the previous six years. It became clear that she had been running a 'baby farm', making a profit out of caring for the children of single mothers and other 'unfortunate women'. 'The Edward Street Baby Farm' retraces this infamous tragedy and a trial which gripped the nation and led to legislative changes to protect children's welfare.In this episode, Stella joined Max Lewis to chat about her experience writing the book, and its relevance today. More about the book: https://bit.ly/3jg3hZt

In 1907, Alice Mitchell was arrested for the murder of five-month-old Ethel Booth. During the inquest and subsequent trial, the general public was horrified to learn that at least 37 infants had died in Mitchell's care in the previous six years. It became clear that she had been running a 'baby farm', making a profit out of caring for the children of single mothers and other 'unfortunate women'. 'The Edward Street Baby Farm' retraces this infamous tragedy and a trial which gripped the nation and led to legislative changes to protect children's welfare. In this episode, Stella joined Max Lewis to chat about her experience writing the book, and its relevance today. More about the book: <a href="https://bit.ly/3jg3hZt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3jg3hZt</a>

Stella Budrikis on the 1907 trial that gripped Perth, 'The Edward Street Baby Farm'