After Louise leaves the Los Angeles mansion, Jacob's daughter decides to search the house for anything that may help her understand what happened. On September 23rd, 1920, she finds her father's decomposing body buried in the basement.
Louise Peete was put on trial for the murder of Jacob Denton in January 1921. Despite the intense media coverage and scrutiny, Louise's husband remained loyal and supportive throughout the trial and her first two years of her life sentence.
Louise Peete was a notorious serial killer who was described as a charming and beguiling woman. She was convicted for two murders but was suspected to have more victims.