Janice Morgan

He takes a series of new jobs at facilities that are essentially scams. One is at Drouet Institute for the Deaf. There, Dr. Crippen spends mere minutes with patients before prescribing a supposed cure. It's a significant pay cut, and Crippen can't keep up the lifestyle. The couple is forced to move to a smaller, more affordable apartment.

He takes a series of new jobs at facilities that are essentially scams. One is at Drouet Institute for the Deaf. There, Dr. Crippen spends mere minutes with patients before prescribing a supposed cure. It's a significant pay cut, and Crippen can't keep up the lifestyle. The couple is forced to move to a smaller, more affordable apartment.

but Cora keeps buying lavish jewelry and expensive clothing. And she spends most of her time at clubs and social events with her friends. Dr. Crippen's resentment festers because he soon learns Cora isn't just out networking all night. She's having a very public affair. By 1901, Dr. Holly Crippen's second marriage resembles the medical cures he peddles, little more than a sham.

but Cora keeps buying lavish jewelry and expensive clothing. And she spends most of her time at clubs and social events with her friends. Dr. Crippen's resentment festers because he soon learns Cora isn't just out networking all night. She's having a very public affair. By 1901, Dr. Holly Crippen's second marriage resembles the medical cures he peddles, little more than a sham.

His wife Cora is smitten with a variety show performer, so Crippen goes looking for a lover of his own. The same year, Drouet Institute for the Deaf hires Ethel Lenev to help Dr. Crippen around the office, and he takes a fast liking to her. To Crippen, Ethel is everything Cora isn't. Kind, quiet, and unassuming. She's a diligent employee eager to please.

His wife Cora is smitten with a variety show performer, so Crippen goes looking for a lover of his own. The same year, Drouet Institute for the Deaf hires Ethel Lenev to help Dr. Crippen around the office, and he takes a fast liking to her. To Crippen, Ethel is everything Cora isn't. Kind, quiet, and unassuming. She's a diligent employee eager to please.

Before long, the doctor finds himself making excuses to stay late at work. Over the next several years, Dr. Crippen grows even further from his wife. And even closer to Ethel. He makes more room for his lover in his life. He invests in a large home in London. The property allows Crippen and Cora to sleep in separate bedrooms and easily continue their separate affairs.

Before long, the doctor finds himself making excuses to stay late at work. Over the next several years, Dr. Crippen grows even further from his wife. And even closer to Ethel. He makes more room for his lover in his life. He invests in a large home in London. The property allows Crippen and Cora to sleep in separate bedrooms and easily continue their separate affairs.

Still, as a public formality, Dr. Crippen stays with his wife. By all appearances, the two are a happy couple, which makes what happens next all the more surprising. On the evening of January 31st, 1910, the Crippins host two of Cora's show business friends, Paul and Clara Martinetti. They have dinner and drinks, then play a few games of cards. The Martinettis leave around 1 a.m.

Still, as a public formality, Dr. Crippen stays with his wife. By all appearances, the two are a happy couple, which makes what happens next all the more surprising. On the evening of January 31st, 1910, the Crippins host two of Cora's show business friends, Paul and Clara Martinetti. They have dinner and drinks, then play a few games of cards. The Martinettis leave around 1 a.m.

No one knows exactly what occurs next, but in the following days and weeks, one thing becomes clear. Cora Crippen has disappeared. In February 1910, Cora's friends and social clubs receive letters purportedly written by Cora. At first, the letters claim Cora has gone back to the States to visit a sick relative.

No one knows exactly what occurs next, but in the following days and weeks, one thing becomes clear. Cora Crippen has disappeared. In February 1910, Cora's friends and social clubs receive letters purportedly written by Cora. At first, the letters claim Cora has gone back to the States to visit a sick relative.

Eventually, Dr. Crippen amends this story, saying his wife had fallen ill and died while in the U.S., The odd claim grows even less believable in the spring of 1910. At some point, Ethel and Nev moves in with Dr. Crippen. Shortly thereafter, she begins wearing Cora's clothing and jewelry. For all intents and purposes, she is the new Mrs. Crippen.

Eventually, Dr. Crippen amends this story, saying his wife had fallen ill and died while in the U.S., The odd claim grows even less believable in the spring of 1910. At some point, Ethel and Nev moves in with Dr. Crippen. Shortly thereafter, she begins wearing Cora's clothing and jewelry. For all intents and purposes, she is the new Mrs. Crippen.

Ethel and Crippen continue this charade well into the summer. Seeking answers, Cora's circus performer friend Kate Williams reports Cora's disappearance to the police. An investigation begins, but the case takes on new urgency when Cora's other friends, entertainer Lil Hawthorne and her husband John Nash, escalate the case to Scotland Yard.

Ethel and Crippen continue this charade well into the summer. Seeking answers, Cora's circus performer friend Kate Williams reports Cora's disappearance to the police. An investigation begins, but the case takes on new urgency when Cora's other friends, entertainer Lil Hawthorne and her husband John Nash, escalate the case to Scotland Yard.

On July 8th, 1910, they dispatch Chief Inspector Walter Dew to interview Dr. Crippen and search his house. He doesn't notice anything odd until he begins talking to Dr. Crippen, who changes his explanation of his wife's disappearance yet again. He claims that Cora had run away to America with her lover. Under questioning, Crippen admits his earlier lies.

On July 8th, 1910, they dispatch Chief Inspector Walter Dew to interview Dr. Crippen and search his house. He doesn't notice anything odd until he begins talking to Dr. Crippen, who changes his explanation of his wife's disappearance yet again. He claims that Cora had run away to America with her lover. Under questioning, Crippen admits his earlier lies.

He'd said Cora died to save himself embarrassment. Inspector Dew buys the story, but tells Crippen he'll have to confirm with Cora herself. The next day, Crippen shaves off his distinctive mustache, and Ethel disguises herself as a boy. Posing as father and son, the pair flee to various cities across Europe. In Antwerp, they buy passage to Canada on the SS Montrose, leaving on July 20th, 1910.

He'd said Cora died to save himself embarrassment. Inspector Dew buys the story, but tells Crippen he'll have to confirm with Cora herself. The next day, Crippen shaves off his distinctive mustache, and Ethel disguises herself as a boy. Posing as father and son, the pair flee to various cities across Europe. In Antwerp, they buy passage to Canada on the SS Montrose, leaving on July 20th, 1910.