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As we welcome the beautiful season of spring, it's time to prepare our gardens for a flourishing year ahead! Here are some essential tips and tricks for your spring garden cleanup and prep: 🍃 Clear Out Winter Debris: Remove any dead leaves, branches, and debris accumulated over winter. Clear out old plant material from last year to make way for new growth. ☀️ Inspect and Prune: Check trees and shrubs for winter damage and prune accordingly. Trim back overgrown branches to promote healthy growth and shape. 💧 Check Irrigation Systems: Test your irrigation system to ensure proper functioning after winter. Clean or replace any clogged or damaged sprinkler heads. 🌸 Prepare Soil and Beds: Loosen and aerate soil in garden beds to improve drainage and root growth. Add compost or organic matter to enrich the soil and provide plant nutrients. 🌱 Start Seedlings Indoors: Begin planting seeds indoors for vegetables and annual flowers. Use seed starting trays or containers with good drainage and adequate light. 🌿 Mulch and Weed Control: Apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature. Stay on top of weed control to prevent them from competing with your plants. 🌻 Plan Your Planting Schedule: Research and plan your garden layout and planting schedule based on your region's climate and frost dates. Consider companion planting to maximize space and encourage natural pest control. Let's get dirty and create stunning, vibrant gardens this spring!  P.S. Let me know if there are topics you would like me to address this planting season!

Many things in business move quickly. Deadlines loom, projects shift, and results are often expected quickly. But there's a valuable lesson to be learned from the world of gardening: sometimes, the most rewarding endeavors require patience and dedication. Planting a garden isn't just about tossing some seeds in the dirt and hoping for the best. It's a commitment that starts long before the first sprout emerges. From meticulously choosing the right plants for your climate to nurturing seedlings with consistent care, a thriving garden requires a long-term vision and the willingness to see things through. Here are some key aspects to consider when embarking on your gardening journey: Planning the Plot: Research is key! ️‍♀️ Understand your local climate, sun exposure levels, and soil composition. Choose plants that will flourish in these conditions. Think strategically. Consider your available space and how you'll use it. Raised beds are great for small areas, while container gardening allows for flexibility. ➡️ 👩‍🌾 Planting and Nurturing: 🌱 Quality matters! Invest in healthy seeds and seedlings from reputable sources. ⌚ Timing is everything! ️ Follow planting guides specific to your region and plant varieties. 🧤 Tender loving care! Water regularly, fertilize appropriately, and promptly address any pest or disease issues. The Rewards of Patience in Planting a Garden While the initial stages require planning & effort, the rewards of a flourishing garden are worth the wait. Here are some benefits to reap: 🥗 Fresh, healthy food: Nothing beats homegrown vegetables and herbs bursting with flavor and free of chemicals. 😌 Stress relief: Gardening is a therapeutic activity that provides a connection to nature and a sense of accomplishment. 🏡 Aesthetics: A well-maintained garden adds beauty and life to your surroundings. 📑 Learning experience: Gardening teaches valuable lessons about nature, patience, and the delicate balance of life. Tips for Success: Start small and scale up. Don't overwhelm yourself – begin with a manageable plot and add to it as you gain experience. Embrace the learning curve. Mistakes are inevitable, but they're also opportunities to learn and improve. Connect with fellow gardeners. Online forums, local gardening clubs, and community gardens offer a wealth of knowledge and support. ️ Let's cultivate some patience and watch our gardens (and our professional endeavors) flourish!

Spring is around the corner when blooms brighten our gardens and smiles, but let's not forget the spring essential garden maintenance that keeps our perennials thriving! 🌷🌿 1. Now is the time to carefully observe your plants' water and sunlight needs. Adjust watering schedules as temperatures rise and be mindful of plants that might need extra shade or more sun. ☀️💧 2. Don't forget to assess spacing! Some plants, like roses, require ample circulation for healthy growth. Prune back any overgrown branches to prevent overcrowding and ensure each plant has room to flourish. Also, don't mulch too close to their base or they won't thrive! 🌹🌱 Which brings me to ... 3. Mulching is key to retaining moisture and suppressing weeds. Choose organic materials like wood chips or shredded leaves for most perennials but avoid mulching too close to the base of plants susceptible to rot, like lavender or lamb's ear. 🪵🍂 4. Check your water hoses! 💦 Sometimes, dirt can clog up the hose and prevent any water from coming out. Inspect each hose or tube to ensure water is coming out of the holes. Also, invest in a volume controller that you can twist to get more or less volume. 5. Check your sprinkler system too. Inspect each head and repair or replace any that are broken or not giving adequate pressure. 6. Start getting weeds early! 🏡 Spray or pull to get weed growth under control. Also, if you have a garden that butts up against grass, invest in a grass barrier that goes down at least 9 inches to prevent the roots from invading the garden. By addressing these key maintenance tasks now, you'll set your garden up for a spectacular summer display! 💪🌻

Today’s post will display some of my plants, what they are, when I planted them, and how well they’ve done and are still doing. Note* These are easy summer perennials, so let's dig right in. #1 is of my clematis - Pink Beauty. I planted this in 2021 and it has thrived, climbing up the trellis attached to my garden box. Clematis like shady roots, and blossom sun, meaning they do best when their flowers get most sun but their roots are shaded by other plants in front of them. They are a perennial. #2 is a purple onion I bought at the store last year and I decided to plant it after it started growing roots in our fridge, haha. It’s now the biggest onion I have ever grown and has done amazing in my garden box - hopefully, it doesn’t compete with my cucumbers!! 🥒  #3 is my snapdragon (mixed) that has been on the east side of my house for years! It comes back every year because it gets protected by the house foundation. They’re perennial for cooler climates. #4 is Lemon Lace Elderberry and is my favorite bush! I planted 3 of them 5 years ago and for the first time, they cross-pollinated and gave me berries!! Their light lime color displays lacy white flowers in the spring and have a very mild sweet aroma. #5, #6, & #7 is my west garden, which has a variety of Clematis on trellises, geraniums that were planted this year (annual), and Paint the Town Fuschia Dianthus that grows each spring and looks stunning. I also have some succulents (desert plants)🌵growing where they get very little water and they love it!  #8 is another Clematis but it’s so gorgeous I had to mention it. This is Ruby Red and blossoms in late spring. It’s been snaking up our trellis for 4 years now and is a beautiful contrast with the cherry wood. #9 are just some of my roses. This one is Downton Abbey’s Edith’s Darling, and I have 6 of these planted in a few gardens. They make the areas pop with small, sweet-smelling blossoms that tickle your senses but aren’t too perfumy.  #10 is a full pic of the Lemon Lace Elderberries. You can’t tell that 3 bushes are in that area, but they are! They love lots of water but can get scorched by the hot sun. Okay, stay tuned for next week, when I display some more of my favorite plants and ones that aren’t doing so well, especially after our very bad windstorm yesterday. ****************************** Like, comment, and share, and don’t forget to hit that notification bell for when I post. If you love gardening and want to know more, or just beginning, join my Gardening Tips and Tricks group. Be sure also to join my newsletter, Musings & Mysteries where I post weekly chapters of the 2nd book in the Summer‘s Mystery series. Need help with job stuff, join my Job Seeker Support, Sucks, & Sucesses. Head over to my blog, where you can learn more about me and my content.  jewelswrites.blogspot.com

Spring is around the corner for us in the Northern Hemisphere and gardening and spending time outdoors are wonderful ways to connect with nature. But it's important to be aware of the potential hazards posed by various pests. While most creatures are harmless, some can cause discomfort or pose a risk to your health.

As the summer heat fades, it's the perfect time to start fall planting prep for a beautiful spring awakening! 🌷 Fall Bulbs for Spring Blooms Now is the time to start planning those spring-flowering bulbs. In northern climates, you can start planting them from the end of September into November. For southern climates, wait until at least mid-November when it’s cooler.  Think tulips, daffodils, hyacinths... imagine those vibrant colors popping up as the snow melts! ❄️➡️🌸 Zones for North America: Most spring-flowering bulbs do well in zones 3-8. Be sure to check specific bulb requirements for your zone. Zones for Europe: Generally, zones 4-9 are suitable for most spring-flowering bulbs. Again, always confirm with the specific bulb. Potted Beauties: Don't forget about your pots and containers! Fall is a great time to plant cool-season annuals like pansies, violas, ornamental peppers, cabbage, and kale. Or, plant a large Mum and let it overflow! They'll add a touch of color throughout the fall and even into winter in milder climates, and best you can add little and big pumpkins, faux corn stalks, and gourds to create a colorful garden. Tips for Fall Planting Prep Success: ✅ Ensure well-draining soil 💧 ✅ Plant bulbs at the correct depth (usually 2-3 times the bulb's height - 6-9 inches deep). For a full display, plant 5-8 per space a few inches apart. ✅ Water thoroughly after planting ✅ Consider fertilizing with a bulb-specific fertilizer at planting time to give them a boost. ✅ Water bulbs occasionally during dry fall periods to help them establish roots. Let's get those gardens ready for a stunning spring show! Happy planting! 🧑‍🌾🌻 P.S. Stay tuned for next week when I post some fall garden decor ideas! Like, comment, share, and hit that 🛎 for when I post. Join my Gardening Tips & Tricks, Job Seeker, Support and Successes, and Social Media Scams & Support groups and my newsletter Musings & Mysteries, where I post chapters of my murder series, Bombs & Begonias: A Patrice Summers Mystery. (the first one, Asters & Arsenic, is available on Amazon.) I also write and post true crime. Check out my blog @   jewelswrites.com  to learn about me and my content. If you or someone you know is looking for a marketing account manager or onboarding/ communications manager, or even a partner marketing manager, please let me know.

Even though it's summer and the temps are high doesn't mean you can't be thinking about perennials for next Spring. In fact, this is the perfect time since fall is the best time to plant them! Here is a list of the ten best perennials that fit most zones. Dianthus - These plants come back every year when planted in fall or spring; bonus, they can even flower twice a year. After their first flush of blooms, shear off the dead flowers, and they will continue to grow new ones! Dianthus like Spring/early summer conditions. Zones 4-9 Coreopsis - I love these plants because they spread every year and fill in areas of the garden that need color and weed prevention. I have Moonbeam yellow in a few areas and StarStruck, a daisy-like flower with variegated fuschia, red, and yellow in the center. They bloom in summer through fall. Zones 4-9 Clematis - I absolutely love these climbing plants! I have 26 different clematis that climb my trellises and are stunners! See pic above. You can get ones that bloom in spring, summer, and fall! Zones 4-8. Lilies - These traditional plants are a favorite, especially daylilies (only bloom for a day but typically have tons of buds) and Asiatic lilies. Canna Lilies are absolutely gorgeous but seem to like more humid conditions so that they can overwinter in zones 8 & 9. All others 3-9. Some can get upwards of 5-6 feet and bloom in summer Peonies - With huge blossoms that need staking, these puff ball blossoms are eye-catching and smell heavenly. I have Elle "Jules" (my nickname) Monsieur, but there are tons to choose from. They only bloom for a few weeks in late spring, but they're worth it! Zones 2-8 Hibiscus - These "dinner plate" blooms can get around 8-9 inches! Plant in fall for the next year's summer blossoms. Colors can be white, pink, red, or yellow. Most can handle zones 4-9, with some 10 -12. Roses - Of course, I can't forget these! There are numerous types of roses, from single petals to triple petaled, and the smells, Ahhhh ... sweetly aromatic. For beginners, Oh-So Easy is perfect, and don't get too tall for small spaces. Zones 3-10 Hostas - You can't pass up hostas if you have shade and want a big, beautiful plant grown for its foliage. They can get huge and will even flower in the summer. They can help prevent weeds (yes, weeds grown in shade too) and look good amongst hydrangeas, geraniums, petunias, echinacea, and much more. Zones 3-8 Lupine - These colorful plants have long, bushy blooms that are akin to foxgloves. Find a sunny space and grow them together, and every year, welcome them back with yellow, pink, red, purple, or multicolor blossoms. Zones 4-9. Plumbago - True blue dainty flowers sit atop sturdy, compact bush-like stems, creating a beautiful hedge for viburnum, euonymus, or other large bushes. They can handle shade and will spread, so ensure you have plenty of space. Zones 5-9. Depending on where you live, you can grow many more perennials. Just ensure when you first plant, they are grown in good soil, are fertilized, and watered well. Happy Gardening!!

Elizabeth Hatches a Plan After taking a bus and being in San Diego for several months, moving between campsites and eating at homeless shelters, Immanuel announces that they need to leave and go somewhere far away, such as New York or Boston. Elizabeth, in desperation, tells them she believes God wants them to move back to Salt Lake City. The trick worked, and they hitched a ride to Salt Lake. Elizabeth Smart Rescued On March 12, 2003, a witness in Sandy, Utah, thought she recognized the man with two women covered in veils walking down a sidewalk. Later, she said that the young girl looked to be Elizabeth Smart and contacted local police. After the discovery, Elizabeth was rescued and finally reunited with her family, who wept with relief while Mitchell and Barzee were arrested. Elizabeth was then taken to the hospital for an examination and testing.  Wanda Barzee was scheduled to stand trial in July 2005 but was deemed unfit for trial–the same as Brian David Mitchell. This put the trial on hold for two years while the two were in the Utah State Hospital.  March 2008: Mitchell and Barzee are Indicted After five years of waiting for justice to be served, Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee are federally indicted on the charges of interstate kidnapping and unlawful transportation of a minor across state lines. However, in October of that year, after a judge denied a request to medicate Mitchell forcibly, the case was turned over to the federal court system. It wouldn’t be until 18 months later that Barzee pleaded guilty for her role in kidnapping and assaulting Elizabeth. She apologized, saying, “I'm so sorry, Elizabeth, for all the pain and suffering I caused you and your family," she said in court. "It is my hope you will be able to find it in your heart to forgive me." March 2010: Wanda Barzee Stands Trial Eight years after her part in the kidnapping and sexual assault of Elizabeth, Barzeel is finally competent to stand trial. On May 21, Barzee was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for kidnapping and sexual assault and one to 15 years at the Utah State Prison for the attempted abduction of Smart's cousin, with the sentences running concurrently. Elizabeth’s mother, in her victim impact statement, said, "What you did to our family and our girl Elizabeth was wrong. It was wrong, and it was evil," Lois tells Barzee. "You hurt our family in ways you'll never know." November 1, 2010: Brian David Mitchell Stands Trial After a long-awaited trial of felony kidnapping, sexual assault, and burglary charges, Mitchell’s trial began. Still, a few days later, a request from the plaintiff to move venues delayed it until the appeals court ruled it would be allowed to stay in Salt Lake City. On November 8 until the 10th, Elizabeth, who at the time was serving an LDS mission.came back to testify and tell the in-depth story of the terrifying experience of being abducted, “married” to Mitchell, the sexual abuse, and the horrible living conditions she endured for nine months. She also told of her near rescue in a library but was too afraid to speak up.  November 18-19, 2010: Barzee Testifies Against Mitchell As part of her plea deal, Barzee agreed to testify against her husband, Mitchell, in which she explained that he had a “revelation” to garner 350 wives and set to abduct Elizabeth, making her his second wife and then abducting her cousin and making her the third wife. She was ordered to set up the camp for Elizabeth’s arrival. Five weeks later, on December 10, 2010, Mitchell was convicted on all charges after the defense argument of an insanity plea was denied. Elizabeth beamed at her mother. After a lengthy trial, Mitchell was sentenced to life in prison on May 25th, 2011, almost nine years after he abducted Elizabeth Smart. Before he was transferred to the state prison, Elizabeth confronted her abductor and said this: "I know that you know what you did was wrong," she said. "You took away nine months of my life that can never be returned, but in this life or next, you will have to be held responsible for those actions, and I hope you are ready for when that time comes." The Aftermath On September 18, 2019, Wanda Barzee was released from prison after only 9 years, but the terms of her release included being registered as a sex offender and getting mental help counseling. Elizabeth reacted to Barzze’s release: "May we all remain vigilant in watching over our families, friends, and community from anyone who would seek to hurt or take advantage. I truly believe life is meant to be happy and beautiful, and no matter what happens that will remain my goal for me and for my family." After the trial and sentencing, Elizabeth created the  Elizabeth Smart Foundation  in 2011 to help combat sexual violence and raise awareness. It's still going strong. She traveled and spoke around the country. In 2012, she married Mathew Gilmour and had three children together. She also published her first memoir of the ordeal,  My Story,  in 2013, followed by a second book in March 2018,  Where There's Hope: Healing, Moving Forward, and Never Giving Up. In 2014, Elizabeth Smart testified for the Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Bill HB 286 in Utah. The TV movie  I Am Elizabeth  was released on the Lifetime Movie Network in 2017. In 2023, Elizabeth Smart executive produced the Lifetime movie  The Kara Robinson Story. Stay tuned to learn the history of Brian David Mitchell and Wanda Barzee and the events that led up to the horrifying kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart.

On a warm day in Salt Lake City, Utah, and just days before she was to graduate from middle school and enjoy summer before starting her high school career, 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart vanished. It was early morning June 12th, 2002, when her sister Mary Katherine was awakened when a bearded man was holding a knife to her sister’s throat and told not to scream or he would kill them. He then took Elizabeth. A few hours later, a frightened Mary Katherine rushed into their parent’s bedroom and told them what happened. Immediately, the Smarts contacted the police, and a massive manhunt was underway. Meanwhile, Elizabeth is forced into a grueling hike up the hills of her Salt Lake City home where they stopped at a camp and her harrowing experience began. This is the story of the harrowing yet miraculous rescue of Elizabeth Smart from my home state, one that rocked the city, state, and country, and caused every parent to guard their children and pray for her safe return.   The Smarts Hire a Worker Before Elizabeth was taken, her and her mother were walking down a Salt Lake City Street when they noticed a man panhandling. Smart’s mother Lois, having compassion for the man, gave him $5 and then said if he needed work that their roof needed repairs and that he could help. The man introduced himself as Immanuel and accepted Lois’ offer. He was to start Nov. 1 of that year, and for the next 7 months, he was a good worker. Because of the snow at times, the workers needed to pace their time working on the roof. Immanuel was allowed to sleep at a small apartment adjacent to their home. Elizabeth often spoke with him, being friendly as her parents had taught her to be.  She would often give the workers drinks or snacks when the weather started to heat up. Elizabeth is Kidnapped On June 12th, as police and volunteers combed the area behind the Smart’s house, looking for any signs of Elizabeth, she was forced into a “marriage” by a bearded man and his accomplice, later to be known as Wanda Barzee. On June 14th, a suspect was arrested because of a parole violation. Richard Ricci, who also worked at the Smart’s home, was a career criminal and the police interrogated him, but not for Elizabeth’s disappearance. Still, they did question him since he had been working there. Several weeks later, the police would learn he stole jewelry and other things from the Smarts and other homeowners in the area. However, he had an alibi that was confirmed for when Elizabeth disappeared. On July 24th, Utah’s Pioneer Day, the police were called to Lois’s sister’s home after a daughter awoke to see a man cutting the screen of her window. She screamed and he quickly fled.  A month later, Ricci, in prison for his crimes, suffered a brain hemorrhage that put him in a coma. Three days later, he was taken off life support and died August 30, 2002. The case went cold. A Startling Revelation In October 2002, Elizabeth’s sister, Mary Katherine was thumbing through a Guinness Book of World Records when she comes upon a page with a muscular woman. Suddenly, she recollects that the person she saw kidnapping her sister was the same homeless man who was hired to work on their roof the year prior, Immanuel. She remembers his voice matched the same voice of the kidnapper who ordered her sister out of her room. On February 3rd, 2003, the family publicizes a sketch of Immanuel after several months of clashing with the local authorities about the issue. Even though the police downplayed the significance of the sketch, on the February 15 episode of  America’s Most Wanted , a woman came forward and said she thought the suspect looked very similar to her brother, Brian David Mitchell, except without the beard. His stepson matched her testimony.  Stay tuned for the next installment when we learn shocking truths that will rock the community and how Elizabeth was finally found.

Taking a small break to post the disappearance of Georgina Ann Moore. This case was a fascinating if not disturbing one, so buckle up and read about her background, murder, investigation, and conclusion. The Moore's In the veiled mist of time, there existed Mr. and Mrs. Moore, souls of humble origin, who had migrated from the depths of Devonshire to the sprawling metropolis of London in the 1870s. They were unassuming and solitary beings, devoid of kin or close companions in this bustling city. Their existence was one of quiet integrity and sobriety; the father, a skilled carpenter, toiled for a firm nestled in the opulent west end of London. Their modest family comprised of but two offspring: the young Georgina and a younger boy. For the past half-year, they had resided at No. 105, Winchester-street, Pimlico, a dwelling amidst a labyrinth of new streets, each adorned with rows of small stuccoed houses, their pretentious pillared porticoes a stark contrast to the humble lives within. The Enigma of Her Vanishing On the fateful morning of Tuesday, December 20th, 1881, Seven-year-old Georgina set forth as was her custom, bound for the girls' school of the United Methodists’ Free Church, situated nearby on Westmoreland-street. Yet, she never graced her home with her return. A fleeting glimpse of her, safe and sound, was caught at midday at No. 7, Westmoreland-street, where her mother chanced to be visiting that day. Here, Georgina shared a meal with her mother and hostess. At 1:30 PM, she left, intending to return to her school. She ventured alone, but no cause for alarm was anticipated as she did this daily. Georgina was a bright and quick-witted child, known for her punctuality and diligence in her studies. The schoolhouse itself was but a stone's throw away from the dwelling where she had dined, adding another layer of mystery to her disappearance. Yet, the child never again appeared at the school. Georgina Moore was tall for her age, her complexion fair and luminous, her hair a cascade of gold framing her face, her eyes a captivating blue. She was last seen clad in a dark blue serge frock, a dark ulster adorned with two rows of black buttons, a white straw hat trimmed with black velvet, dark blue knitted stockings, and button boots. The police, from the outset, spared no effort in their quest to unravel the mystery of Georgina Moore. Mr. C. E. Howard Vincent and Chief Superintendent Williamson delved deep into the case, their relentless pursuit a testament to their dedication. Yet, the "Pimlico Mystery" remained unsolved. The Grim Discovery Imagine the agonizing suspense that gripped Mr. and Mrs. Moore during the week that stretched between that fateful 20th of December and the somber Monday, January 30th, when the lifeless body of their beloved daughter was plucked from the River Medway. Alfred Pinhorn, of the barge Maidstone, recounted to the Coroner's jury at the Yalding Railway Inn on February 1st the chilling tale of his accidental encounter with the corpse. On that fateful Monday afternoon, as he navigated his barge upriver towards Tonbridge, near Hampstead Lock, he plunged his barge-pole, or "beam," into the riverbed. Upon retrieving it, he was met with a sight that would forever haunt his memory: the lifeless body of a young girl impaled on the iron spike. His partner, Swain, assisted in retrieving the body. A piece of wire was tightly wrapped around the waist three times, with a brick attached to the end. The brick was stamped with a crown and the letters TYNEE. The apparent age, the perfect match between the child's clothing and the description on the police flyers offering a £40 reward for information leading to Georgina Moore's discovery, and even a faint resemblance in the facial features to those in the photograph, prompted the police to immediately contact the father. Upon his arrival in Yalding the following Tuesday, he tragically confirmed the remains were those of his daughter. It was undeniable that a brutal murder had taken place. The neck displayed clear, dark marks, indicating the child had been strangled before being disposed of in the river. ESTHER PAY SUSPECTED Mrs. Esther Pay was living at Yaldin in Westmoreland-street at the time of Georgina’s disappearance and near the spot where the body was discovered. She was arrested a week later some twenty doors or so only from the school when it was discovered that she was seen with Georgina the day of her disappearance. However, the Moores never suspected Esther. They had lived at one time, and for as long a period as two years, in the Pay house. It, is alleged that Pay may have been jealous of the Moore's, having no children of her own, but there were also rumors that Mr. Moore and Mrs. Pay had had an affair and murdered the child so Mr. Moore would come to her. The house in which the Pay’s lived was a quiet two-storied house and was used for lodgers, a perfect place to keep a child prisoner. Here, moreover, Mrs. Pay continued to live quietly week after week during investigation; and more than once she called upon Mrs. Moore since Georgina's disappearance, professing sympathy and sorrow for her loss. SHE SKIPS TOWN About two weeks later, Mrs. Pay suddenly disappeared. She took some of the furniture with her, openly, while her husband, who works the night shift at a nearby wheel manufacturer, was away. Rumor has it that although this was done without his knowledge or permission, Mr. Pay didn't seem too bothered about his wife's departure, claiming to be happy to be rid of her. Regardless, it's since been discovered that Mrs. Pay didn't go far; she simply moved to her own place on a nearby street, where it's believed her furniture is still located. However, she seemed to have vanished for several days until she was found a week later on a Tuesday, staying with friends in the same small, unremarkable Kentish village where the child's body had been identified just days earlier. Now, let's fast forward to Wednesday, February 1st. 35-year-old Esther Pay, described as an attractive married woman residing at 51 Westmoreland-street, Pimlico, was brought before Mr. Partridge at Westminster Police Court. She was charged with suspicion of causing the death of Georgina Moore. Inspector Henry Marshall, a proactive and capable officer from the Criminal Investigation Department, testified that he had arrested Mrs. Pay the previous Tuesday in a cottage at Yalding. Inside her bag, he found a copy of the Penny Illustrated Paper, which featured the reprinted portrait of Georgina Moore. He also discovered a piece of paper with what he believed to be bloodstains, along with a rather familiar letter written by Mrs. Pay to Mr. Moore. Stay tuned for Part Two: The Arrest ...