Bio

Harry Thompson was born in 1860. He grew up in England, but specific details about his early family life or childhood remain unclear. As a young man, he likely lived through many changes in society, especially given the historical context of his early life.

Before the outbreak of World War I, Harry Thompson met a woman named Alice Kaye. At that time, Alice presented herself as single, telling Thompson that her husband was actually her brother. Her husband was away serving in the military, having enlisted in 1914. During this time, Thompson and Alice became close and even romantic with each other. He provided her with financial support, often giving her a weekly allowance.

As the war continued, the truth about Alice's situation changed. In November 1915, Harry found out that Alice was not single as he had believed. On November 6, 1915, Alice was reported missing after she did not arrive for a meeting with her aunt. The next day, she was discovered deceased in her home in Honley, Huddersfield, fully clothed.

Only two days later, on November 8, 1915, Thompson approached a police officer and confessed to killing Alice. He stated that he had hoped to marry her but acted violently when he learned of her marriage. Despite pleading not guilty during his trial, he was convicted and sentenced to death. Thompson was executed by hanging on December 22, 1915, at age 55.

Murder Story

Harry Thompson murdered Alice Kaye on November 6, 1915, in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. Alice was 23 years old and the wife of a soldier. She had been living alone while her husband was away. Harry and Alice had developed a relationship before the war. She told him that her husband was actually her brother. During this time, Harry gave Alice money regularly, thinking they had a future together.

On the night of the murder, Alice did not meet her aunt as planned. The next morning, she was discovered dead in her home with a cut throat. There were no signs of a struggle or forced entry. Two days after the murder, Harry sought out a police officer and confessed to the crime. He claimed he lost control after Alice told him she was already married.

Harry pleaded not guilty during his trial on November 29, but he later retracted his confession. Despite this, he was convicted of murder. He was 55 years old when he was executed by hanging in Wakefield on December 22, 1915.