Janice Morgan

Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine partially based on the idea that like cures like. If a natural substance causes a symptom in a healthy person, a small amount of the same substance may help relieve symptoms of the illness. For example, cutting onions usually makes chefs tear up, but homeopaths believe a diluted onion extract called allium sepa can treat watery eyes caused by allergies.

Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine partially based on the idea that like cures like. If a natural substance causes a symptom in a healthy person, a small amount of the same substance may help relieve symptoms of the illness. For example, cutting onions usually makes chefs tear up, but homeopaths believe a diluted onion extract called allium sepa can treat watery eyes caused by allergies.

But there's risk involved. Some of the substances used in homeopathic practice can be deadly if administered incorrectly. Many experts are skeptical about their effectiveness. As of early 2025, the FDA has not approved any homeopathic products. But when Crippen enrolls in medical school in 1882, homeopathy is growing increasingly popular in Europe and the United States.

But there's risk involved. Some of the substances used in homeopathic practice can be deadly if administered incorrectly. Many experts are skeptical about their effectiveness. As of early 2025, the FDA has not approved any homeopathic products. But when Crippen enrolls in medical school in 1882, homeopathy is growing increasingly popular in Europe and the United States.

His studies take him to a mental hospital in London, where he treats violent patients with natural remedies. Crippen graduates in 1884 and spends the next few years working in homeopathic practices across the states. He meets a nurse, Charlotte, whom he marries in 1887. Charlotte gives birth to a son, Otto, but dies two years later of a stroke.

His studies take him to a mental hospital in London, where he treats violent patients with natural remedies. Crippen graduates in 1884 and spends the next few years working in homeopathic practices across the states. He meets a nurse, Charlotte, whom he marries in 1887. Charlotte gives birth to a son, Otto, but dies two years later of a stroke.

Dr. Crippen isn't willing to step up to single fatherhood. He leaves Otto with his parents and moves to New York alone. When he arrives, Dr. Crippen finds a burgeoning world of possibilities. In the city, streetcars have replaced the horse-drawn carriage. Life literally moves at a faster pace. Innovation is everywhere, and Crippen is eager to be a part of it.

Dr. Crippen isn't willing to step up to single fatherhood. He leaves Otto with his parents and moves to New York alone. When he arrives, Dr. Crippen finds a burgeoning world of possibilities. In the city, streetcars have replaced the horse-drawn carriage. Life literally moves at a faster pace. Innovation is everywhere, and Crippen is eager to be a part of it.

He finds work in a medical practice and lives in the head doctor's home. And in the fall of 1892, he marries a patient named Cora Turner. Cora aspires to be an opera singer, and Crippen is happy to help finance her dreams. But the following May, the country experiences a financial crisis known as the Panic of 1893.

He finds work in a medical practice and lives in the head doctor's home. And in the fall of 1892, he marries a patient named Cora Turner. Cora aspires to be an opera singer, and Crippen is happy to help finance her dreams. But the following May, the country experiences a financial crisis known as the Panic of 1893.

Demand for homeopathy wanes, and Dr. Crippen is forced to stop paying for Cora's singing lessons. Worse, Cora has been ill, so she undergoes an operation to remove her ovaries. She won't be able to bear children. According to Eric Larson, author of Thunderstruck, it contributes to a strain on the marriage. But by 1897, things are starting to look up for the couple.

Demand for homeopathy wanes, and Dr. Crippen is forced to stop paying for Cora's singing lessons. Worse, Cora has been ill, so she undergoes an operation to remove her ovaries. She won't be able to bear children. According to Eric Larson, author of Thunderstruck, it contributes to a strain on the marriage. But by 1897, things are starting to look up for the couple.

The homeopathic clinic Dr. Crippen has been working for promotes him to manager of a new office in London. The job comes with a significant pay raise. It's also promising for Cora. She hasn't found success in the New York opera scene, so perhaps England will be a nice change of pace. For the next few years, things appear to be going well for the Crippens.

The homeopathic clinic Dr. Crippen has been working for promotes him to manager of a new office in London. The job comes with a significant pay raise. It's also promising for Cora. She hasn't found success in the New York opera scene, so perhaps England will be a nice change of pace. For the next few years, things appear to be going well for the Crippens.

The Doctor is making more money than he's ever made before, and Cora is booking roles. But Cora's not the star she wants to be. Newspaper reviews pan her performances, and one of her shows is shut down within a week of its debut. She decides to set aside her dream career and focus on her social life.

The Doctor is making more money than he's ever made before, and Cora is booking roles. But Cora's not the star she wants to be. Newspaper reviews pan her performances, and one of her shows is shut down within a week of its debut. She decides to set aside her dream career and focus on her social life.

What Cora lacks in musical talents, she more than makes up for in charm, and she quickly finds successful friends. They include music hall performer Lil Hawthorne, her husband and manager John Nash, and the circus-performing strongwoman Kate Williams, better known as Vulcana. All are big names at the time.

What Cora lacks in musical talents, she more than makes up for in charm, and she quickly finds successful friends. They include music hall performer Lil Hawthorne, her husband and manager John Nash, and the circus-performing strongwoman Kate Williams, better known as Vulcana. All are big names at the time.

However, Cora doesn't yield much success from her connections, and it's putting Dr. Crippen in a financial bind. He's been funding her career from singing lessons to her own production, and it isn't just her stage act he's paying for. Cora insists on keeping up with the latest fashions, no matter the cost. Crippen also loses his well-paying job at the clinic.

However, Cora doesn't yield much success from her connections, and it's putting Dr. Crippen in a financial bind. He's been funding her career from singing lessons to her own production, and it isn't just her stage act he's paying for. Cora insists on keeping up with the latest fashions, no matter the cost. Crippen also loses his well-paying job at the clinic.