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4.5 ⭐️

A fascinating deep dive into a murder case that’s over a century old, but still raises questions.

In Story of a Murder, Hallie Rubenhold revisits the 1910 murder of Belle Elmore and the trial of Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen. It’s a case that had everything - a missing wife, a secret mistress, and a dramatic transatlantic manhunt.

I really liked how Rubenhold goes beyond the usual true crime retelling. She digs into the personal lives of Crippen, Ethel, and Belle, showing how their choices were shaped by the strict social norms of the time. She also highlights the flaws in the investigation and trial, raising some thought-provoking questions about what really happened.

I did wish there were more visuals, photos or maps would’ve brought the story to life, but the depth of research and fresh perspective more than make up for it.

I loved The Five and this is definitely a worthy successor.