The Sarratt-born policeman who played a key role in the Dr Crippen murder case has died at the age of 104.

Mr James Pulle, born in the Hertfordshire village in 1870, discovered the chemist’s form which later proved Crippen had purchased poison with which he killed his wife.

During his service – he joined the Metropolitan Police in 1894 and retired 33 years later as a detective inspector – Mr Pulle received more than 60 awards and recommendations.

[From the Watford Observer of October 25, 1974]

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