Besides, the wench is dead

[steepholm]

How long ago does a crime need to have taken place in order to be described as "historic"? When the BBC mention cases of "historic child abuse" I think of chimney sweeps and the princes in the tower: then it turns out that the abusers and their victims are still around.

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[sheenaghpugh]

I don't know if there's a specified time after which crime becomes historic, but will ask on FB and hope my Tame Policeman responds....

[steepholm.livejournal.com]

Thank you!