Murder in the Bahamas: The Oakes Conspiracy

Listen to this episode from Forbidden History on Spotify. In 1943, Sir Harry Oakes, a wealthy gold magnate, was brutally murdered in the Bahamas, where the Duke of Windsor was serving as governor at the time. The investigation and trial were marred by allegations that the Duke influenced the outcome, fuelling suspicions of a cover-up… Cast List:  Raymond J Batvins: Former FBI Special Agent  James Owen: Author, ‘A Serpent in Eden’ Andrew Morton: Author, ’17 Carnations, The Windsors, The Nazi and the Cover Up’ Dr. Robert Bruce-Chwatt: Consultant Forensic Physician  John Marquis: Author & Former Newspaper Editor  Eric Meyers: Narrator  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices