Jack Sheppard & Jonathan Wild: The Criminal & The Thief-Taker Who Betrayed Each Other
In the dark and dangerous streets of 18th-century London, crime was everywhere—but so was corruption. Jack Sheppard, the legendary escape artist, and Jonathan Wild, London’s self-proclaimed ‘Thief-Taker General,’ started as allies, but their partnership took a deadly turn. One was a master thief who became a folk hero; the other, a crime boss masquerading as law enforcement. Their rivalry led to betrayal, capture, and ultimately, the gallows for both.
But how did these two infamous figures go from partners in crime to sworn enemies? And who really had the last laugh?
Join us on Macabre London, the podcast that uncovers the darkest stories from the city's past. Whether you love true crime, dark history, or tales of old London, this episode is packed with daring escapes, double-crosses, and a downfall neither saw coming.
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🔎 Keywords: History Podcast, True Crime Podcast, London Crime History, Jack Sheppard, Jonathan Wild, Dark History, Criminal Underworld, 18th-Century London True Crime History Of The Police London Crime Jonathan Wild Crime Boss Old London History Podcast Macabre London
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