In February of 1910, members of the Music Hall Ladies Guild in London received a strange letter from their treasurer – a singer who went by the name Belle Elmore. It said that she suddenly had to travel to the United States, and that she was resigning from her position. Several weeks later, at the Music Hall Ladies Guild fundraising ball, Belle's husband arrived with a date. And she was wearing Belle's brooch. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our occasional newsletter, The Accomplice. Follow the show and review us on Apple Podcasts: iTunes.com/CriminalShow. We also make This is Love and Phoebe Reads a Mystery. Artwork by Julienne Alexander. Check out our online shop. Episode transcripts are posted on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In July of 1910, Scotland Yard asked the public for help finding two people, a man and a woman, traveling together.
The man was described as, quote, an american doctor, age 50, height 5ft three inches long, sandy mustache, false teeth, throws his feet out when walking, shows his teeth much when talking.
The woman was described as good looking, medium build, pleasant appearance, quiet, subdued manner, looks intently when in conversation.
People reported seeing the wanted couple all over Europe.