
Doctor Crippen
The Infamous London Cellar Murder of 1910
Nicholas Connell(Author)
Amberley Publishing
Published on 15. September 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-4456-3465-4 (ISBN)
Description
In 1910 Cora Crippen, an unsuccessful music-hall artiste known as Belle Elmore, was murdered by her husband Dr Hawley Harvey Crippen, an American quack doctor, at their London home. During a search of 39 Hilldrop Crescent, Scotland Yard found the remains of her body under the cellar floor. Crippen's attempt to escape across the Atlantic, with his young mistress Ethel Le Neve disguised as a boy, made headlines across the world, as did his subsequent Old Bailey trial and execution. It became the most famous British murder case of the twentieth century and has retained its fascination to this day.
Nicholas Connell provides a meticulously researched account of the 'North London Cellar Murder', compiled from official files, contemporary newspapers and the autobiographies of many people connected to the case.
Recently discovered material (including several long-forgotten memoirs by Ethel Le Neve) contains significant new information that shatters modern myths about the murder and popular beliefs about the characters involved. Stories that have persisted since 1910 of Crippen's innocence are also examined in this new, accurate and detailed account of the remarkable story of Dr Crippen.
Nicholas Connell provides a meticulously researched account of the 'North London Cellar Murder', compiled from official files, contemporary newspapers and the autobiographies of many people connected to the case.
Recently discovered material (including several long-forgotten memoirs by Ethel Le Neve) contains significant new information that shatters modern myths about the murder and popular beliefs about the characters involved. Stories that have persisted since 1910 of Crippen's innocence are also examined in this new, accurate and detailed account of the remarkable story of Dr Crippen.
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'Soundly researched, carefully considered, authoritative and clear book' -- Richard Whittington-EganMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chalford
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
61 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 124 mm
Weight
244 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4456-3465-4 (9781445634654)
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Person
Nicholas Connell is the author of numerous articles and books, including several on Jack the Ripper. He has a master's degree in local history from Cambridge University. He lives in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.