The Search for Mr. Hyde

The police investigation and public pursuit of Edward Hyde after the murder of Sir Danvers Carew.

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The Murder Investigation

The Murder Investigation The Crime Scene The maid's testimony gives a clear description of Hyde. The broken cane, the purse, and the envelope point to him. The police are called, and Inspector Newcomen takes charge. The Search of the House Utterson leads the police to Hyde's Soho house. The rooms are ransacked, papers burned, but the half of the cane and the green cheque book are found. The bank confirms Hyde's wealth. The Manhunt Begins A reward is offered, and handbills are distributed. But Hyde has no photograph, and few can describe him consistently. The hunt is hampered by the lack of a clear image.

The Disappearance

The Disappearance No Trace Hyde simply vanishes. The police uncover his past, a history of cruelty and vile associates, but his present whereabouts are unknown. He is blotted out from the face of London. The Public Fury The murder of a Member of Parliament causes public outrage. Thousands of pounds are offered in reward, but no one comes forward. The case becomes a cold one. The End of the Hunt Eventually, the police give up the active search. Utterton believes that Hyde's disappearance is a good thing, and that Jekyll can now recover. But the truth is far more sinister.

The Final Discovery

The Final Discovery The Corpse of Hyde When Utterson and Poole break into the cabinet, they find the body of Edward Hyde, still twitching, with a crushed phial in his hand. He has committed suicide. The police are summoned, but the case is closed. The Unanswered Questions The search for Hyde ends with his death, but the mystery of his connection to Jekyll remains. Utterson must now read the confessions to understand the full story. The End of the Manhunt The police now have a body, but the explanation is beyond their reach. The search for Mr. Hyde is over, but the scandal is only beginning.

October, 18—, immediate aftermath of the murder

weeks after the murder

the last night, when the cabinet is broken into