The Timeline of Bessie's Death

Bessie Franz's body was found in the Ohio River on August 27th. Her landlady confirms that Albert France had been paying Bessie's rent at the boarding house. This is not a secret relationship, and he doesn't appear to be ashamed of her. It also shows that Bessie is relying upon Albert for those financial resources after her parents have kicked her out. She's not an independent woman like the parents initially claimed that she wanted to be.