Justine Moritz's Fate

The life and wrongful execution of Justine, a loyal servant framed for the murder of William Frankenstein.

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A Loyal Servant

The Early Life The Adoption Justine enters the Frankenstein household at age twelve. Her mother mistreated her, but Caroline Frankenstein took her in. Justine is grateful and devoted to the family. She becomes a beloved servant, especially close to Caroline and Elizabeth. The Return Home After Caroline's death, Justine's mother dies, and she returns to the Frankensteins. She is gentle, hardworking, and affectionate. She cares for William as if he were her own child. The Accusation When William is murdered, the miniature portrait is found in Justine's pocket. She is arrested and tried. Despite her protests of innocence, the circumstantial evidence is overwhelming. She is condemned to death.

Execution and Martyrdom

An Innocent's Death The False Confession Under pressure from her confessor, Justine falsely confesses to the murder. She later recants, but the confession has already condemned her. She is executed by hanging. The Visit Elizabeth and Victor visit Justine in prison. She maintains her innocence and forgives Elizabeth for doubting her. She faces death with courage, finding solace in her faith. The Aftermath Justine's death haunts Victor. She is an innocent victim of his ambition and the monster's cruelty. Her execution is a gross miscarriage of justice. The family is left in mourning, and Victor's guilt deepens.

Before the murder, in Geneva

A few days after the trial, in Geneva