Murdoch Mysteries season 13 episode 9 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Jane Cooper, a volunteer at The Haven, falls from a balcony and is hospitalized with severe injuries. Investigations reveal her injuries are inconsistent with a fall, suggesting she was pushed. Jane's fiancé, Dr. Gettler, dismisses her pre-fall symptoms as hysteria. However, it's discovered Jane was poisoned with chloral hydrate, leading to her deteriorating condition. Jane's sister, Bella, is arrested for the poisoning, driven by jealousy and love for Dr. Gettler. Dr. Ogden, facing Jane's hopeless condition, administers a fatal morphine dose, creating an ethical crisis that is quietly resolved to avoid legal repercussions.
Full Episode S13E09 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Jane Cooper?
Jane Cooper fell from a balcony and was hospitalized with serious injuries. It was later discovered she was poisoned with chloral hydrate and eventually died from a morphine overdose administered by Dr. Ogden.
Who is Jane Cooper?
Jane Cooper is a volunteer at The Haven, a women's home, who suffered a fall from a balcony under suspicious circumstances.
What did the detectives initially suspect about Jane's fall?
The detectives suspected that Jane was pushed off the balcony due to the nature of her injuries and evidence of a struggle.
Who is Dr. Gettler?
Dr. Gettler is Jane Cooper's fiancé, who works at Belleville General Hospital. He initially dismissed Jane's symptoms as hysteria.
What was discovered about Jane's condition in the hospital?
It was discovered that Jane was suffering from chloral hydrate poisoning, which likely contributed to her deteriorating condition.
How did Jane Cooper die?
Jane Cooper died from a morphine overdose, which was administered by Dr. Ogden as an act of euthanasia due to her hopeless condition.
Who was suspected of poisoning Jane Cooper?
Bella Cooper, Jane's sister, was suspected and later arrested for poisoning Jane with chloral hydrate.
What was the motive behind the poisoning?
Bella Cooper was in love with Jane's fiancé, Dr. Gettler, and poisoned Jane out of jealousy and desire to be with him.
What issue was George dealing with?
George was dealing with the case of Mr. Vickers' missing rent money, which was later found to be stolen by the building superintendent.
What happens to Dr. Ogden after administering the fatal morphine dose?
Dr. Ogden's actions are covered up by Inspector Brackenreid and Violet Hart to prevent her from facing legal consequences.
Was the rent theft resolved?
Yes, the building superintendent confessed to stealing Mr. Vickers' rent money.
Did Dr. Gettler know about Jane's poisoning?
There's no indication that Dr. Gettler knew about the poisoning. He was unaware of Bella Cooper's actions.
What led to the discovery of Bella Cooper's guilt?
Detectives found chloral grains and a bottle of glue at Bella Cooper's writing desk, implicating her in the poisoning.
What was the reaction of Jane's father to her death?
Jane's father was distraught and initially angry, seeking answers and accountability for her death.
What ethical dilemma does Dr. Ogden face?
Dr. Ogden faces an ethical dilemma in deciding to administer a fatal dose of morphine to Jane Cooper, leading to questions about euthanasia and medical ethics.
