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Case 285: Louise Ellis

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  • May 31, 2024
  • 0:23
  • Short

When freelance writer Louise Ellis disappeared after leaving her Ottawa home on April 22 1995, the person leading the search for her was her devoted partner, Brett Morgan. But Brett’s criminal background made investigators suspicious and he found himself feeling more like a suspect than a victim.

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Brief Summary

A man deceives a woman for money using false inheritance claims.

Key points

  • Insurance Payout Expectations. He was expecting a huge insurance payout after his daughter's death.
  • Inheritance from Deceased Aunt. He claimed he was about to inherit a $30,000 property from his aunt.

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