In 1678, the suspicious death of Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey sent shockwaves through London. A respected magistrate, Godfrey was found dead under mysterious circumstances, fueling hysteria at the height of the Popish Plot. Was it political murder, religious conspiracy, or something even more sinister? In this episode, we dive into a 17th-century mystery filled with intrigue, fear, and unanswered questions.
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