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The Lovecraft Investigations

Ep. 9 – The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

Jan 2, 2019
Cast members Barnaby Kay, Jana Carpenter, Alun Armstrong, and Adam Godley discuss the awful truth behind Lucy Hawthorne's murder and the transformation of Charles Dexter Ward into a monster. They also delve into whiskey, murder, and the mysterious Barbara Sayers, as well as the fabrication of the world and the introduction of 'The Disruptors'.
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Quick takeaways

  • Dr. Jonathan Willitt confesses to Lucy Hawthorne's murder and reveals a sinister connection to Charles Dexter Ward and Joseph Kerwin.
  • Matthew Haywood discovers that George Sheppley and Barbara Sayers are searching for someone with Joseph Kerwin's DNA, leading to a tense confrontation and the revelation of a hidden truth.

Deep dives

Jonathan Willitt's Disturbing Revelation

In this podcast episode, Dr. Mark Lyman shares a recording sent to him by Dr. Jonathan Willitt just before his death. Willitt admits to murdering Lucy Hawthorne and implies his involvement in something sinister. The recording raises questions about Charles Dexter Ward and his connection to a man named Joseph Kerwin. Willitt, a psychiatrist, offers to share more information with Lucy, but she declines. The conversation takes a dark turn, with Willitt becoming increasingly unhinged until a chilling end to the recording.

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