Ruth Higgins-Newsome is a fictional character portrayed by Siobhan Murphy in the TV series Murdoch Mysteries.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Weekend at Murdoch's (season 10), they were 32 years old.
They appear in 19 episodes out of a total of 287 aired so far and have accumulated 1 positive votes.
Episodes19
Weekend at Murdoch's
episode S10.E8 november 2016Murdoch and Crabtree pretend a murdered witness is still alive in order to catch a killer
A Murdog Mystery
episode S10.E11 january 2017While investigating the death of a championship show dog, Detective Murdoch discovers a hidden affection for canine companions.
Home for the Holidays
episode S11.E0 december 2017Detective Murdoch and Dr. Ogden travel to Vancouver Island to visit Murdoch's brother, RCMP officer Jasper Linney. There, they investigate a murder connected to an archaeologist who has uncovered an ancient Indigenous settlement, leading to encounters with the Songhees and Haida nations. Meanwhile, the Brackenreids are offered an investment opportunity that may not be all it seems, and Crabtree and Higgins plan a ski holiday with their sweethearts Nina Bloom and Ruth Newsome that may be more dangerous than expected.
8 Footsteps
episode S11.E3 october 2017A recording device made by Alexander Graham Bell assists in the investigation of a murder at a dinner honoring Helen Keller.
Brackenreid Boudoir
episode S11.E8 december 2017To investigate an artist's murder, Inspector Brackenreid picks up his paintbrush again and attracts a wealthy patron's very personal attention.
Biffers and Blockers
episode S11.E11 january 2018When a player dies violently on the cricket pitch , Murdoch and Brackenreid encounter some unsportsmanlike behavior.
Mary Wept
episode S11.E12 january 2018A newly built statue of the Holy Mary begins to cry tears of blood, but could this really be a Divine miracle?
Murdoch Mystery Mansion
episode S12.E1 april 2019A horrific murder at the public introduction of the Murdochs' new residence designed by Frank Lloyd Wright puts the couple on the case.
My Big Fat Mimico Wedding
episode S12.E3 april 2019At the wedding of Henry Higgins and Ruth Newsome on the Newsome estate, random murder attempts on Higgens are just the beginning of the machinations happening there.
Pirates of the Great Lakes
episode S12.E10 may 2019Murdoch helps a detective recover a ship loaded with antiques. Brackenreid considers leaving.
Six of the Best
episode S12.E12 may 2019Murdoch's distressing childhood memories are evoked while investigating the death of an orphan under the care of the same Jesuit priest who taught him.
Manual for Murder
episode S12.E16 june 2019After the release of Murdoch and Ogden's book, a series of copycat murders begin to take place.
Murdoch and the Cursed Caves
episode S13.E5 october 2019An adventure in the woods turns scary when Murdoch, Ogden, Higgins and Ruth are stalked by a beast that killed two men.
Fox Hunt
episode S13.E12 january 2020A body is found during a fox hunt - Murdoch and Brackenreid suspect a group opposed to fox hunting maybe responsible.
The Dominion of New South Mimico
episode S14.E8 february 2021Murdoch investigates a murder at the Newsome Estate, which has declared itself a nation.
Everything is Broken: Part One
episode S14.E10 march 2021The brutal murder of a woman from Murdoch's past complicates his life.
Everything is Broken: Part Two
episode S14.E11 march 2021Reeling from a personal revelation, Murdoch seeks to avenge the murder of Anna Fulford.
The Lady Vanishes
episode S15.E9 november 2021While Det. Murdoch deals with the irritating Newsomes caught in a byzantine kidnapping situation, Julia must decide on her response to her former hospital blacklisting her.
The Night Before Christmas
episode S15.E11 november 2021Murdoch and company's Christmas at an idyllic country estate turns deadly.
- Weekend at Murdoch's
- A Murdog Mystery
- Home for the Holidays
- 8 Footsteps
- Brackenreid Boudoir
- Biffers and Blockers
- Mary Wept
- Murdoch Mystery Mansion
- My Big Fat Mimico Wedding
- Pirates of the Great Lakes
- Six of the Best
- Manual for Murder
- Murdoch and the Cursed Caves
- Fox Hunt
- The Dominion of New South Mimico
- Everything is Broken: Part One
- Everything is Broken: Part Two
- The Lady Vanishes
- The Night Before Christmas
Best moments1
- Murdoch investigates a murder at the Newsome Estate, which has declared itself a nation.