Murdoch Mysteries season 14 episode 6 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In "The Ministry of Virtue," Detective Murdoch investigates the suspicious death of Madeline Tomkins, a "virtue girl" from England, initially thought to be a suicide. Delving into the backgrounds of other virtue girls, suspicions fall on Edwin Ebersol and Axel Crawford. However, alibis clear them, and a revised time of death complicates the case. The truthizer test exonerates the virtue girls, but a twist reveals that Madeline is alive, having assumed the identity of the real victim, Constance Weatherly. The virtue girls confess to murdering Weatherly to escape their fates, leading to their arrest.
Full Episode S14E06 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ministry of Virtue?
A program where female convicts from England are given the option to marry Canadian bachelors instead of serving prison time.
Who is Madeline Tomkins?
A female convict and "virtue girl" who was supposed to marry Axel Crawford, but was initially thought to have committed suicide.
How does Detective Murdoch initially believe Madeline died?
He initially believes she committed suicide.
What was Madeline Tomkins' real cause of death?
Madeline was actually murdered by strangulation.
Who are the other virtue girls?
Kate Barker, Flannery Oats, and Sadie Lange, all with criminal backgrounds.
Who was suspected of murdering Madeline Tomkins?
Edwin Ebersol and Axel Crawford were initially suspected.
What alibis clear Ebersol and Crawford of the murder?
Ebersol was in a drunk tank and Crawford was on a train at the time of the murder.
What significant discovery does Murdoch make about Constance Weatherly?
Constance Weatherly is the real murder victim, and Madeline Tomkins assumed her identity.
Who killed Constance Weatherly?
Madeline Tomkins, with the help of the other virtue girls.
What was the motive behind Constance Weatherly's murder?
The virtue girls wanted to escape their forced marriages and start new lives in Canada.
What relationship subplot is explored in the episode?
The romantic relationship between Violet Hart and Arthur Carmichael, and Watts' struggle with societal views on homosexuality.
What is the "truthizer"?
A device used to determine if someone is lying during interrogation.
Did the virtue girls pass the truthizer test?
Yes, they all passed the test, initially misleading the detectives.
What happens to the virtue girls at the end of the episode?
They are arrested for the murder of Constance Weatherly.
What is the final twist at the engagement party?
Arthur Carmichael and Violet Hart announce their engagement, shocking their guests.
