175 - Achille Belanger and the Curse of the Boy King
Summary
In 1925, the body of the ancient "Boy King" Zabilah is stolen from the British Museum, leading to a series of gruesome murders among the archaeologists who discovered him. Quebec detective Aki Belanger investigates the case, uncovering a conspiracy involving greed, cannibalism, and the king's vengeful spirit. As the suspects are eliminated one by one, Belanger confronts the final culprit, Graham Arthur, who has physically merged with Zabilah’s preserved corpse. The episode concludes with Arthur’s fiery death and a final question about whether the supernatural curse was real.
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Introduction to Zabilah, the Eternal Boy King
The 1925 unveiling of Zabilah at the British Museum
The mummy vanishes and Detective Belanger arrives
Belanger interviews the four archaeologists
Discussing motives and the potential curse
Discovery of Sir Woodard's murder at Gravesend
Alibis and suspicions regarding Mr. Branson
Mr. Branson is found murdered
Arthur explains his personal connection to Zabilah
Belanger witnesses the spirit strangling Heorater
Late-night discussion at Arthur's home
Belanger reveals the true nature of the 'mummy'
The confession: Arthur is the mummy
The final confrontation and Arthur's death
Epilogue and credits
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