What happened to Lord Lucan as BBC airs new documentary

As a seasoned true crime enthusiast with a soft spot for unsolved mysteries, I must say that the BBC’s three-part documentary “Lucan” has truly piqued my interest. The personal involvement of Hampshire builder Neil Berriman, who discovered his biological connection to Sandra Rivett thirty years after her death, adds an extraordinary layer of emotion and dedication to the investigation.

BBC has unveiled a three-part authentic crime series titled Lucan, delving into the horrific slaying of Sandra Rivett, a victim at the hands of her employer, Richard John Bingham, famously recognized as Lord Lucan.

The life of Lucan is delved into through the perspective of Neil Berriman, a builder from Hampshire, who felt driven to uncover the truth after discovering, following his adoptive mother’s demise, that he was Sandra’s biological son. This revelation came thirty years post his birth mother’s death, when an envelope containing information hinting at his real lineage was discovered.

It’s generally thought that Lucan allegedly killed himself after committing murder, yet despite a prolonged search spanning decades, his body was never found. Over time, there were numerous sightings of him in various parts of the world, from New Zealand to India, France, and South Africa; however, each lead eventually turned out to be fruitless.

In collaboration with investigative journalist Glen Campbell, Neil is making an effort to uncover the truth behind the circumstances of his birth mother’s demise and finally solve the mystery, ‘What truly transpired regarding Lord Lucan?’

Dead or in hiding, here’s what happened to the Bingham following Sandra Rivett’s tragic murder.

What happened to Sandra Rivett?

On November 7, 1974, an alarmed Lady Veronica Lucan exited her residence and rushed into The Plumbers Arms, shouting about narrowly avoiding a murder. Her clothing was stained with blood, and she asserted that her husband was still in the house, having allegedly murdered the nanny.

Sandra had been murdered while making a cup of tea for Lady Lucan in the basement. When she did not reappear Veronica went down to see why and was attacked by her husband.

In this rephrased version, Lady Lucan successfully convinced Lord Lucan of his error, and during their conversation, he confessed to accidentally killing Sandra. Veronica managed to flee the scene, and later on, when the police arrived, they found Sandra’s brutally beaten body inside a mail sack located in the basement of the Belgravia townhouse belonging to the Lucans. The murder weapon, a lead pipe stained with blood, was also discovered at the crime scene.

Shortly after Richard John Bingham vanished.

What happened to Lord Lucan?

Following the act of killing, Lord Lucan sought refuge at the residence of his acquaintance, Ian Maxwell-Scott, located in Uckfield, Sussex. It was here where he informed Susan, Ian’s wife, that what had occurred was simply a case of miscommunication or confusion.

He claimed that he had seen an intruder struggling with his wife in the basement and intervened, at which point the intruder ran off. Fearing that he would be accused of attacking his wife he ran away.

Lucan was last seen in the early hours of the following morning leaving Uckfield.

Why did Lord Lucan murder the nanny?

A significant inquiry occurred in June 1975, during which evidence was presented. It only took the jury 31 minutes to find George Lucan guilty of the murder of Sandra Rivett based on this evidence.

In this finding, they located the vehicle Lucan was operating, which held bloodstains that matched both his wife’s and Sandra’s blood types. Additionally, there was another pipe akin to the murder weapon found in it.

The harrowing inquest also declared that Richard’s intended victim was his estranged wife Veronica, with whom he was embroiled in a tense custody battle over their three children.

It was known to Lucan that his wife prepared a cup of tea at 9 pm, and since he thought the nanny wouldn’t be working that evening, he tried to commit murder on Lady Lucan.

Greville Howard, a friend of Lord Lucan, told the police that Lucan had mentioned that killing his wife might help him avoid bankruptcy since he could recoup his home if she was deceased. Moreover, Howard stated that Lucan had suggested he could dispose of her body in the Solent.

Was Lord Lucan ever found?

Initially in the probe, the police thought Lucan might have escaped to Africa. Some people suggested that his wealthy friends from the gambling club called “the Clermont set” could have assisted his escape, or worse yet, they may have gone as far as killing him or pushing him to take his own life due to the scandal he had created.

Although many people, including his relatives and friends, insisted that he had taken his own life, this was not officially confirmed until February 2016 by a UK High Court, despite numerous reports of him being spotted over the years. However, Neil firmly believes that the man is still alive today at the age of 90.

According to the film, they claimed that both individuals – he and Glen Campbell – thought that someone named Lucan had adopted the persona of Derek Crowther (now known as Christopher Newan), living in Australia. The police, however, dismissed this notion.

Neil and Christopher engaged in a recorded video call where Neil tried, unsuccessfully, to coax a confession from Christopher.

In the fascinating documentary, I was one of the figures who confessed to attending Eton and boasting connections with the British royal family, akin to Lord Lucan. Yet, I firmly assert that I am not Lord Lucan myself, nor do I claim to have any intimate knowledge about him.

It was later established by Lucan that Christopher had taken part in the “Facad” show’s performance in Canada, using the stage names Peter Jason and Jenny Romain, in July of 1969 – a full five years before the murder. This revelation casts suspicion on the notion that he is indeed Lord Lucan.

As a dedicated admirer, I still firmly believe that Chris is indeed Neil’s counterpart, Lord Lucan – this conclusion was further reinforced by the concluding title in the documentary.

“The old man, Christopher, has since chosen to share further details about his life…

During his twenties, he was also known as Pierre Johannsen. Born on Halloween 1935 in a mystical ceremony at Stonehenge, it wasn’t his birth certificate father who was his true biological dad. Instead, his real father was a puppeteer who entertained the young Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret at Buckingham Palace. Christopher admits that Neil still harbors doubts about whether he might be Lord Lucan.

All episodes of Lucan are available to watch now on BBC iPlayer. The documentary also airs on Wednesday 6, Thursday 7 and Friday 8 at 9pm.

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2024-11-06 15:19