Hawley Crippen

Hawley Crippen was a British chemist and convicted murderer. He was born on January 3, 1862, in London, England. Crippen was a successful businessman and inventor, but his life took a dark turn when he murdered his wife, Cora, in 1910. He was later tried, convicted, and executed for the crime. Crippen's case drew widespread media attention and remains a famous example of a 'perfect crime' that went wrong.