The Shocking Case of Jack Hewett | Did Movie Violence Lead This 15 Year Old To Kill?

Gallowstree Common is a small hamlet in the south of England. In 1922 the few people living there were shocked to their core when it was discovered that Sarah Ann Blake, the landlady of the Crown and Anchor pub, had been brutally murdered. Even more shocking was when 15 year old farm hand, Jack Hewett, was charged and eventually found guilty of the crime. However, 50 years after his death that ruling has been thrown into doubt. 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Gallowstree Common. A quiet place where nothing happens 01:40 - The Murder of Sarah Ann Blake 03:55 - Jack Hewett is Questioned for the First Time 06:00 - A Weapon is Found 07:33 - Jack is Questioned for Hours. 08:08 - The Confession 09:25 - The Case Goes to Court and Jack is Jailed 11:49 - Jack’s Life After Release 12:14 - Other Suspects and Aftermath