The Lovecraft Investigations

The Case of Charles Dexter Ward: Episode 9

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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ANECDOTE

Willitt’s Confession After Murder

  • On May 31, 2018, Dr. Jonathan Willitt recorded a confession minutes after murdering Lucy Hawthorne.
  • He described destroying Charles Dexter Ward to prevent further horrors linked to ancient sorcery.
INSIGHT

Deception Around George Sheppley

  • The investigation revealed George Sheppley doesn't actually exist; he is a fabricated identity for manipulation.
  • Barbara Sayers was involved deeply, showing the layers of deception in the case against Kennedy.
INSIGHT

Hunting a DNA Vessel

  • The killers sought a vessel sharing DNA with Joseph Kerwin to continue dark rituals.
  • Amelia Fenna, linked to the New Forest coven, was the focus as possible mother of Kerwin's child.
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