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The Wireless Trap: How Dr. Crippen Was Caught at Sea | The Evidence Room
In this episode of The Evidence Room, host Cynthia Bandeville unravels the chilling true crime story of Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, the first murderer in history to be captured using wireless telegraphy. Set against the backdrop of Edwardian London, this investigation explores how a meticulous doctor and his lover, Ethel Le Neve, attempted to escape justice by fleeing across the Atlantic on the SS Montrose. The narrative details the disappearance of Cora Crippen, the discovery of her remains in the basement of 39 Hilldrop Crescent, and the pivotal role that early radio technology played in…
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