King Richard III had the 'Princes in the Tower' murdered, historian finds
When you purchase through links on our site , we may clear an affiliate commission . Here ’s how it works . New cue may settle a majestic murder mystery dating to more than 500 years ago — and the conclusion is : The Riley B King did it . Richard IIIwas crown King of England in 1483 , and many have long suspected that he gain the throne through the cold - blooded assassination of two young nephews who stand in his way — Edward V , age 12 , and Richard , Duke of York , age 9 ....