Cora Crippen

Cora Crippen, also known as Belle Elmore, was the second wife of Dr. Hawley Crippen and a music hall performer whose tragic fate became central to one of Britain's most notorious murder cases. Cora's relationship with Crippen was complicated by her health issues, including the repercussions of an unnecessary medical procedure performed by him. Her story illuminates the struggles of women during her time, particularly regarding autonomy and societal expectations, and has been revisited in contemporary discussions on the 'fear of the empowered woman'.