Summary: <p>He was a charismatic, attractive young man who was one of the lead performers in a travelling circus but his greed would lead him to the gallows.<br> Charles Samuel Bartlett was accused of murdering his mother-in-law Mary Lewis in Stapleton, Bristol on 10 September 1836. He shot her in Lippiatts Lane with a pistol at close range in order to recieve her inheritance. But he wasn't going down without a fight!</p> <p>Hear the extraordinary story of how this man's arrogance led him to the gallows, causing pain to all who knew him.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>THIS PODCAST</strong></p> <p>This podcast has been specially edited from a Bradley Stoke Radio show in Bristol, England. If you liked it please leave a rating and maybe a comment.</p> <p><strong>So, thankyou for listening and until next time guys, take care and look after each other.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>CONTACT ME…</strong></p> <p>Email: info@backtracker.co.uk</p> <p>Facebook: @BackTrackerUK</p> <p>Instagram: @backtrackeruk</p> <p>Twitter: @BackTrackerUK</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>SOURCES</strong></p> <p><strong>The Chronicles of Crime: Or The New Newgate Calendar. Being a ..., Volume 2 By Camden Pelham</strong></p> <p><strong>Bristol Mercury - Saturday 08 April 1837 (includes picture of Charles Bartlett - very long article with full court events)</strong></p> <p><strong>Sherborne Mercury - Monday 10 April 1837</strong></p> <p><strong>Worcester Journal - Thursday 13 April 1837</strong></p> <p><strong>Leamington Spa Courier - Saturday 22 April 1837</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.exclassics.com/newgate/ng885.htm">https://www.exclassics.com/newgate/ng885.htm</a></p>
