American author Mary Roberts Rinehart (1876–1966) wrote a murder tale titled The Case of Jennie Brice that takes place in Allegheny City, Pennsylvania, in 1904. (which since 1907 has been a part of the city of Pittsburgh). It describes the discovery of a blood-stained rope and towel as well as the disappearance of Jenny Brice, two tenants who helped Mrs. Pittman come to the conclusion that a murder had taken place at her boarding home. Police claim there is no case, nevertheless, in the absence of a corpse. Pittman makes an effort to find the murderer by using Jennie's apartment key to conduct an investigation. Jenny Brice's disappearance together with a blood-stained rope, towel, and missing renter all persuade Mrs. Pittman that a murder has been committed at her boarding home. Police claim there is no case, nevertheless, in the absence of a corpse. Pittman makes an effort to find the murderer by using Jennie's apartment key to conduct an investigation.