This podcast episode delves into a gripping locked-room mystery involving the tragic death of Julia Stoner and the sinister machinations of her stepfather, Dr. Roylott. As Helen Stoner narrates her horrifying tale, the episode unfolds with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigating the locked room where Julia died, unearthing financial motives, unexpected discoveries, and ultimately confronting a deadly scheme involving a trained snake. With an intense climax that reveals the true culprit, this episode emphasizes the themes of deception, familial betrayal, and the brilliance of Holmes’s deductive reasoning.
