It was a chilly winter evening in December 1892 when the streets of Pittsburgh’s Allegheny neighborhood were plagued by a brazen burglary. William Eeese, a seasoned thief, broke into the home of W.J. Davis on McClure Avenue, making off with a treasure trove of jewelry. But Eeese’s daring heist took a deadly turn when he set fire to the very house he had just burgled, leaving behind a trail of destruction and chaos. The authorities were hot on his heels, and it wasn’t long before Eeese was caught and brought to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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