Christie was placed under arrest and at first only admitted to the murders of the women in the alcove and his wife during police questioning. When informed about the skeletons buried in the back garden, Christie admitted responsibility for their deaths as well. On 27 April 1953, he confessed to the murder of Beryl Evans, which Timothy Evans had originally been charged with during the police investigation in 1949, although for the most part he denied killing Geraldine. However, on one occasion following his trial, Christie indicated that he may have been responsible for her death as well, having said so to a hospital orderly. It is speculated that Christie would not have wanted to readily admit his guilt in Geraldine's death in order not to alienate the jury from his desire to be found not guilty by reason of insanity and for his own safety from his fellow inmates. On 5 June 1953 Christie confessed to the murders of Muriel Eady and Ruth Fuerst, which helped the police identify their skeletons.