[s15e5] Love - Or Money

While the murder investigation proceeds, Dr. Julia Ogden finds herself at odds with the medical community. She goes behind a colleague's back to treat a woman whose extreme abdominal pain was being dismissed as "simple," leading to professional friction.

Debra McGrath as Zinnia Hobson and Clare McConnell as Effie Newsome

In the Murdoch Mysteries Season 15 episode titled Detective William Murdoch and Constable George Crabtree are pulled into a web of deceit when a notorious con man is found dead in a hotel room. The case takes a personal turn for the Station House No. 4 team as the prime suspect is none other than Crabtree’s own Aunt Zinnia. A Murder at the Brearly Hotel [S15E5] Love or Money

George enlists his sweetheart, Effie Newsome , to handle Zinnia’s legal defense. This case serves as a pivotal moment for Effie, as resuming her law practice helps her recover from the trauma of her recent kidnapping by the Ernst sisters.

Yannick Bisson (William Murdoch), Jonny Harris (George Crabtree), Helene Joy (Julia Ogden), and Thomas Craig (Thomas Brackenreid) While the murder investigation proceeds, Dr

The investigation begins with a frantic phone call to the station from a man claiming his life is in danger. By the time Murdoch and Crabtree arrive at the Brearly Hotel, they find the body of , a gigolo who specialized in swindling wealthy, older women. Standing over the lifeless body is Zinnia Hobson, portrayed by Debra McGrath . Family Ties and Legal Drama

Noelle Girard, Maureen Jennings, and Andrea M. Scott Debra McGrath as Zinnia Hobson and Clare McConnell

Despite Crabtree’s unwavering belief in his aunt's integrity, Zinnia’s story quickly begins to unravel. It is revealed that she was far from a victim; she and De Léon were actually partners in crime, working together as a con artist duo. Key plot developments include: