After World War II, Jeremy Stanton co-founded Barrington Stanton Industries with Gordon Barrington, who had newly emigrated to Canada with his wife, Katherine. However, Stanton wanted full control of the company. He therefore had his partner murdered—though he took the precaution of making it look as though Barrington had simply had a car accident. His influence in the city ensured that no one suspected the truth. Or, at least, no one except the widow. Stanton was therefore arrested for murder.