The late mother of Amadeus Arkham, Elizabeth Arkham shared the family’s vision of saving Gotham from tearing itself apart through greed and corruption, raising her son to pursue their goal.
Her health deteriorated rapidly after the passing of her husband, eventually being diagnosed with an aggressive form of dementia that left her unable to look after herself. Spending the remainder of her years in bed, she was cared for by Amadeus.
On the 4th of June 1920, after witnessing how much pain and suffering she was in, Amadeus euthanised Elizabeth, believing that it would bring her peace. Though he never publicly admitted to killing her, simply remarking that she finally succumbs to the disease.
With her death, the family estate and inheritance went to her son, who used the money to commission a psychiatric hospital on the grounds of the family estate. He dedicated the project to her, christening the facility The Elizabeth Arkham Asylum for The Criminally Insane.
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