Murdoch Mysteries season 11 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In a perplexing case, Harrison McCallister and others find their obituaries published prematurely in the Toronto Gazette. Harrison confronts the newspaper but dies in a seeming accident shortly after. As detectives gather those with premature obituaries at the station for protection, Sister AnnaMaria is poisoned and dies. Suspicion initially falls on Virginia Swift, but the twist reveals her daughter, Agnes, as the true murderer, seeking vengeance for her father's wrongful death. Detective Watts narrowly escapes being poisoned by Agnes at a fair.

Full Episode S11E09 Recap

### Opening Scene: The McCallister Home - Harrison McCallister expresses disdain for the government while having coffee with his wife, Dorothy. - He discovers his own obituary in the newspaper and is shocked. - Determined to confront the newspaper, Harrison leaves the house. ### At the Toronto Gazette Office - Harrison arrives to complain about the obituary. - Shortly after, his actual death occurs just outside the office. ### Investigation Begins - Detectives discuss the peculiar case of Harrison's death coinciding with his published obituary. - They consider the possibility of foul play involving the planter that killed him and the curious timing of the obituary. ### Introduction of Other Characters - Murray Gibson's body is brought in, another victim whose death was predicted by an obituary. - Nina, involved in a show, invites Constable Crabtree to Paris for safety. ### The Mystery Deepens - The detectives learn that the obituaries were anonymously submitted and paid for. - Sister AnnaMaria reports her own premature obituary, adding to the mystery. ### Linking the Victims - The detectives identify a connection between the victims through the Toronto Gazette and their obituaries. ### Nina and Crabtree's Paris Plans - Nina and Crabtree discuss the potential dangers of Paris and the opportunity it presents. ### Gathering the Suspects - All individuals with prematurely published obituaries are gathered at the station for protection and questioning. - Sister AnnaMaria, a nun, is among them, creating a diverse group of potential targets. ### The Investigation at the Station House - The detectives try to uncover connections among the individuals gathered. - Leonard Stoker's past as a boxer and Eddie Crawford's involvement in a fixed fight are revealed. ### Sister AnnaMaria's Sudden Death - Sister AnnaMaria dies suddenly at the station, raising alarms about the safety of the others. - The detectives suspect poison and realize the killer might be among those present. ### Eddie Crawford's Escape and Recapture - Eddie Crawford flees the station but is quickly found and brought back. ### Linking Past Crimes and Victims - The detectives discover connections between past crimes, the bank, and the victims. - They theorize about the involvement of Joe Thackeray, a deceased criminal. ### Virginia Swift's Arrest - Virginia Swift, Agnes's mother, is arrested as the suspected mastermind behind the killings. - Agnes is left in the care of the station, with plans for her to go to an orphanage. ### The Twist: Agnes as the Culprit - It is revealed that Agnes, not her mother, wrote the obituaries and committed the murders. - Detective Watts, who has taken Agnes to the fair, is in danger. ### Conclusion at the Fair - Detective Watts survives an attempted poisoning by Agnes at the fair. - Agnes is revealed to be the true murderer, motivated by revenge for her father's death. ### Crabtree's Request for Leave - Constable Crabtree requests leave to travel to Paris with Nina, which is granted by the Inspector.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who found their own obituary in the newspaper?

Harrison McCallister and Sister AnnaMaria.

What was Harrison McCallister's reaction to his obituary?

He was shocked and went to the newspaper office to complain.

How did Harrison McCallister die?

He died in an apparent accident involving a planter outside the newspaper office.

Who else had a premature obituary published?

Murray Gibson and Sister AnnaMaria.

What connection did the victims have?

Their obituaries were published in the Toronto Gazette before their deaths.

Who invited Constable Crabtree to Paris?

Nina, who is involved in a show.

What was the purpose of gathering individuals at the station?

To protect them and investigate the premature obituaries.

What was revealed about Leonard Stoker?

He was involved in a fixed boxing fight.

How did Sister AnnaMaria die?

She was poisoned while at the station house.

Who was suspected of orchestrating the murders?

Virginia Swift, initially.

What was the twist in the case?

Agnes, Virginia Swift's daughter, was the actual murderer.

Why did Agnes commit the murders?

She sought revenge for her father's death.

What was Detective Watts's situation at the fair?

He was in danger of being poisoned by Agnes.

What happened to Agnes after her actions were discovered?

She was revealed as the murderer and taken into custody.

What did Constable Crabtree request?

Leave to travel to Paris with Nina.

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