Murder, She Wrote season 6 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
On the Queen Mary, post-WWII, a murder mystery unfolds. Peter Daniken, a wine merchant revealed as ex-Gestapo Otto Kreitzman, is fatally stabbed. The investigation, led by Lieutenant McGinn and aided by his son Christy and writer Abigail Austin, delves into a web of secrets. Amid false accusations and hidden relationships, Henri Viscard confesses to killing Kreitzman for revenge. The pivotal clue, a chess reference in Daniken's message, leads to the discovery of a hidden counterfeit plate, resolving the high-seas mystery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was murdered aboard the Queen Mary?
Peter Daniken, a wine merchant who was actually Otto Kreitzman, an ex-Gestapo officer.
Who are the main characters involved in the investigation?
Lieutenant McGinn, his son Christy McGinn, writer Abigail Austin, and radio personality Edwin Chancellor.
What was the significant clue in Daniken's message?
The mention of "Sikorsky," an international chess player.
Who was initially suspected of the murder?
Arthur Bishop, a fashion designer, and Nicholas Crane, a chess player.
What was the true identity of Peter Daniken?
Otto Kreitzman, an ex-Gestapo officer.
What was Kreitzman carrying that was valuable?
A counterfeit currency plate.
Who did Chancellor falsely accuse of the murder?
Major McGuire, an army officer.
What was Major McGuire's alibi?
He was with Eleanor Cantrell, an army nurse, at the time of the murder.
How did Abigail Austin conclude Arthur Bishop was the murderer?
Through a clue related to a 1936 chess match involving Sikorsky.
Who confessed to the murder and why?
Henri Viscard confessed, as Kreitzman was responsible for his brother's death.
Where was the counterfeit plate ultimately found?
Hidden in Edwin Chancellor's unlocked stateroom.
What was the real meaning behind Daniken's message?
It hinted at the location of the counterfeit plate in stateroom seven.
What happened to Arthur Bishop?
He drowned while trying to escape from the ship.
How did the episode end?
With Jessica Fletcher reflecting on Abigail Austin's career and legacy.
