The Case of Murderous Mme Bessarabo

he Case of Mme Bessarabo - Murderous Mondays
News of the Times Episode 279 | 1921
1920’s Paris was mesmerised by the case of Mme Bessarabo.  A flamboyant and dramatic woman, she was also a well-known writer in her sphere of “spiritual fiction”,
In July 1920, M Bessarabo does not appear for collection with his chauffeur.  It was claimed by the chauffeur that Bessarabo would be depositing a large sum of money.,  Bessarabo had been quite vocal regarding the difficulties he was having with his wife.
As the police investigate his disappearance, a trunk is traced to Nancy train station with a naked and bound M Bessarabo inside.
What unfolds is a potential second murder, claims of spy games, a crime of passion, involvement of a daughter, financial despair and more.  In the centre of it all is Mme Bessarabo.
We take a look at the background, the build up, the crime and the in this case of Mme Bessarabo in today’s episode of Murderous Mondays.
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