Crime and Justice

Where it surfaces

• The Genius of Crime

  President Bonnet discusses crime statistics, the difficulty of catching criminals, and the role of the police.

• A Tragic Dawn

  The chapter ends with the discovery of the Marquise de Langrune's murder, setting the stage for a criminal investigation.

• The Hunt for the Man

  The chapter focuses on the initial investigation of a brutal murder, highlighting the magistrate's methods, the collection of evidence, and the search for the perpetrator.

• No! I Am Not Mad!

  The chapter focuses on the investigation of the murder, the arrest of tramps, and the accusation against Charles Rambert.

• Arrest Me!

  The investigation into the Marquise de Langrune's murder drives the chapter, with Juve working undercover to uncover the truth.

• VI: “Fantômas, It Is Death!”

  The chapter revolves around the investigation of the Marquise's murder and the pursuit of justice, with Juve torn between evidence against Charles and the possibility of Fantômas's involvement.

• VII: The Criminal Investigation Department

  Juve's investigation into Lord Beltham's murder highlights the pursuit of justice and the methods of the Criminal Investigation Department.

• A Dreadful Confession

  The discovery of a body and the ongoing investigation into the Beaulieu crime highlight the pursuit of justice.

• XI: Magistrate and Detective

  Juve and Fuselier debate the unresolved nature of the Langrune and Beltham cases, questioning the verdict and the effectiveness of police work.

• A Knockout Blow

  The aftermath of the hotel robbery is discussed, with staff speculating about the investigation and the magistrate's suspicions.

• XIV: Mademoiselle Jeanne

  Charles is accused of robbery and murder; his father believes him guilty, while Charles protests his innocence.

• At the Saint-Anthony's Pig

  The chapter involves a robbery at the Royal Palace, a stabbing of a detective, and Juve's pursuit of criminals, including Gurn's escape.

• XVIII: A Prisoner and a Witness

  The chapter focuses on Juve's investigative methods, including arrest, measurement, and interrogation, as part of the pursuit of justice.

• XIX: Jérôme Fandor

  Juve uses forensic evidence (dynamometer) to prove innocence, while the pursuit of Fantômas remains central to justice.

• Lord Beltham's Murderer

  Gurn is arrested for the murder of Lord Beltham, and the police are shown actively pursuing him.

• The Scrap of Paper

  Juve's investigation into Gurn's crime and the search for evidence to connect Gurn to the murder of the Marquise de Langrune.

• Under Lock and Key

  Gurn's imprisonment and interactions with the prison system highlight the tension between criminal guilt and the humanity of those who guard and judge him.

• An Unexpected Accomplice

  Gurn's manipulation of the prison system and the warder's corruption highlight the theme of justice being subverted by crime.

• A Mysterious Crime

  The discovery of a dead body and the official investigation into a possible murder on the train.

• Three Surprising Incidents

  The chapter focuses on judicial interrogation, the pursuit of evidence, and the linking of multiple crimes through forensic clues.

• The Court of Assize

  The entire chapter revolves around the trial of Gurn for murder, examining courtroom procedure, witness testimony, and the pursuit of justice.

• Verdict and Sentence

  The chapter centers on the trial of Gurn, with Juve attempting to prove his guilt across multiple crimes, highlighting the tension between evidence and judicial procedure.

• XXX: An Assignation

  The Gurn case is discussed in detail, including the murder, arrest, trial, and impending execution, highlighting the public fascination with crime and punishment.

• XXXII: On the Scaffold

  The execution is meant to deliver justice for the murder of Lord Beltham, but the deception undermines the legal process.