Crippen

/ (ˈkrɪpən) /

noun

Hawley Harvey, known as Doctor Crippen. 1862–1910, US doctor living in England: executed for poisoning his wife; the first criminal to be apprehended by the use of radiotelegraphy

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Binney and Crippen were on the outs but not because of Buns.

In the Onyx Lobby |Carolyn Wells
Well, if you've struck off Crippen's name, where do we stand?

In the Onyx Lobby |Carolyn Wells
There's one Crippen, who considered buying out Sir Herbert's business.

In the Onyx Lobby |Carolyn Wells
I talked with a secretary, and I've talked with some of the 'Crippen's Cakes' directors.

In the Onyx Lobby |Carolyn Wells

Yes, and my aunt says he expected to see Crippen the night he was killed.

In the Onyx Lobby |Carolyn Wells

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Crippen

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