That's interesting but Alias isn't exactly a show that I would trust with accuracy.

I'm surprised that wasn't the first thing he did. He didn't find anything though and Aderholt seemed convinced so who knows, maybe he'll buy the story of her having an affair and she'll get a reprieve for the time being?

That's exactly what the reason the Soviets gave for doing it that way. It's insane but I agree, although it was awful for the family since apparently, they weren't told until they showed up to visit their family member and were sent to the records office and given a death certificate.

If you are referring to the actual way her execution took place, you should listen to the podcast or read the Entertainment Weekly article with the writers. The manner of execution is pretty much exactly how they went down according to the book written by a Russian spy.

Elizabeth had sweat buckets with her fever throughout the night. I'm sure she washed her face and reapplied.