Episode 4 of 4
Press and Speculation
- When
- January 1810
- Where
- Berlin and Perleberg
Press reports in January 1810 discussed the disappearance, including claims of insanity and suicide, which modern research disputes.
By January 1810, English and French press discussed the disappearance. A Berlin news article claimed Bathurst showed symptoms of insanity and fell by his own hand. Modern research by Mike Dash concluded these details were exaggerated and he was likely murdered.
Sources
- Benjamin Bathurst (diplomat) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-11
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