It was a crime that shocked Britain. In 1878 a widow was killed in her own home the killer was her own servant. For the young servant did not only kill and dismember her employer ? she stole her clothes her property and her identity.It was a crime that shocked Britain. In 1878 a widow was killed in her own home the killer was her own servant. For the young servant did not only kill and dismember her employer ? she stole her clothes her property and her identity.