Murdoch Mysteries season 3 episode 10 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
At Beaton Manor, amidst a thunderstorm, Chauncey Beaton is found dead, suspected of falling from a window. Detective Murdoch investigates, uncovering family tensions, with the Beaton family believing the house is cursed. Staff report seeing the ghost of Timothy Beaton, another brother thought to have committed suicide. As the mystery deepens, Ronald Beaton dies of a heart attack, and secret passageways in the manor are discovered. It's revealed that Timothy faked his death and, with his lover Rowena, orchestrated the hauntings to seize the family
Full Episode S03E10 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
What initially brings Detective Murdoch to Beaton Manor?
The suspicious death of Chauncey Beaton.
How does the staff at Beaton Manor explain the strange occurrences?
They believe the house is cursed by voodoo.
Who are the Beaton brothers?
Chauncey, Ronald, Timothy, and Byron Beaton.
What happened to Timothy Beaton?
He reportedly committed suicide, but it's later revealed that he faked his death.
What does Claire, a staff member, claim about the house?
She claims that the house is cursed by bad magic.
Who is William Godfrey in relation to Beaton Manor?
He is the butler at Beaton Manor.
What unusual sightings occur at Beaton Manor?
Sightings of Timothy Beaton's ghost.
How does Ronald Beaton die?
He dies of a heart attack under mysterious circumstances.
What does Murdoch find in the manor that changes the direction of the investigation?
Secret passageways and a latex mask resembling Timothy.
Who is suspected of impersonating Timothy's ghost?
Initially, Byron Beaton and William Godfrey are suspects.
What is the true nature of Timothy Beaton's death?
He faked his own death using a special powder to appear dead.
Who was Timothy Beaton's accomplice in the plot?
Rowena Beaton, Byron's wife.
What was the motive behind Timothy faking his death and haunting the manor?
To gain control of the family fortune.
How does the case of Beaton Manor conclude?
It's revealed that the curse and ghost were human fabrications, not supernatural.
What does Byron Beaton consider doing with the manor at the end?
He considers turning it into a public haunted house.