# Hessle Road Murders & Mysteries — Historical Cases Through 1960

Eight historical accounts, 1881–1942. Includes murder convictions, manslaughter verdicts, an inquest finding and an unresolved death. Mary Tyler and Emma Brookes have unconfirmed local addresses. No cases after 1960 are included.

- [Ellen Ash (1881)](historical-case-ellen-ash.html): Herbert's Terrace, Wassand Street. Historical murder case.

- [Jane Elizabeth Allen (1902)](historical-case-jane-elizabeth-allen.html): 10 Andrew Marvel Terrace, Campbell Street. Murder conviction.

- [Florence Lily Freeman (1909)](historical-case-florence-lily-freeman.html): 4 Kingston Place, Porter Street. Murder conviction.

- [Mary 'Polly' Tyler (1915)](historical-case-mary-polly-tyler.html): Hull; exact address under research. Manslaughter verdict.

- [Ellen Spencer (1925)](historical-case-ellen-spencer.html): 7 Leslie Avenue, Subway Street. Manslaughter verdict.

- [Emma Brookes (1939)](historical-case-emma-brookes.html): Hull; exact address under research. Manslaughter verdict.

- [Margaret Paterson (1940)](historical-case-margaret-paterson.html): 170 Hessle Road. Circumstances under research.

- [Alice Ann Widdowson (1942)](historical-case-alice-ann-widdowson.html): Disused garage off Boynton Street, near Constable Street and Boulevard. Inquest murder verdict; criminal outcome unverified.

Research reviewed 10 October 2026. Sources and research gaps appear on each case page.