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Podcast: Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show
Episode: DDH - 10-15: The Arrest of Hawley Harvey Crippen
Description: Hawley Harvey Crippen, an American homeopathic doctor, became infamous for his role in one of the most sensational murder cases of the early 20th century. Born in Michigan in 1862, Crippen moved to London, where he lived with his wife, Cora, a music hall performer. Their relationship was troubled, and in 1910, after Cora mysteriously disappeared, Crippen claimed she had returned to America. Suspicion arose when police discovered a dismembered body in the cellar of their home, leading Crippen to flee with his secretary and lover, Ethel LeNeve.
Crippen’s capture marked a historic moment in criminal investigations, as it...